How to Tune to TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)
A deep, modal seven-string tuning (A#-F-A#-D#-F-A#-D#) used across TesseracT's landmark Concealing Fate suite. Like their AEADEAD shape but lower, it stacks fourths and fifths from a subterranean Bb, giving the low strings a tight djent chug while the upper strings ring in open, suspended harmony for the band's signature ambient heaviness.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | A#1 | 58.27 Hz |
| String 5 | F2 | 87.31 Hz |
| String 4 | A#2 | 116.54 Hz |
| String 3 | D#3 | 155.56 Hz |
| String 2 | F3 | 174.61 Hz |
| String 1 | A#3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 0 | D#4 | 311.13 Hz |
Fun Fact
TesseracT's "Concealing Fate" is a six-part, twenty-minute conceptual suite that helped define the ambient side of djent. Low modal tunings like this let the band shift between brutal, palm-muted rhythmic sections and vast, atmospheric clean passages using the same open-string framework.
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:A heavy 7-string set (.011-.068) on an extended or multiscale guitar keeps the low Bb tight. The modal upper strings sit at moderate tension, ideal for sustained, reverb-drenched chords.
TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)Intermediate
A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#No Capo
TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)Intermediate
A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#No Capo
TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)Intermediate
A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#No Capo
Frequently Asked Questions
What tuning is Concealing Fate in?
Much of TesseracT's "Concealing Fate" suite uses this low modal seven-string tuning, A#-F-A#-D#-F-A#-D#. It combines a deep Bb chug with open, suspended upper strings for their heavy-yet-ambient sound.
How do I tune to A#FA#D#FA#D#?
Set the seven strings low to high to A#-F-A#-D#-F-A#-D# (Bb-F-Bb-Eb-F-Bb-Eb). It stacks fourths and fifths like a lowered DADGAD. Use heavy strings and match each note with the tuner above.
How is this different from AEADEAD?
It is the same modal, stacked-interval idea but pitched lower and with a slightly different interval arrangement, giving an even heavier low end while keeping the open, ringing character in the upper strings.
What are the frequencies for A#FA#D#FA#D#?
A#1 = 58.27 Hz, F2 = 87.31 Hz, A#2 = 116.54 Hz, D#3 = 155.56 Hz, F3 = 174.61 Hz, A#3 = 233.08 Hz, D#4 = 311.13 Hz.