The ONLY Way to Tune 7 String Guitars!

[@claudiasolomon1123]

I use Drop A tuning, then use the Downtune button on my Whammy Pedal. A truly lazy person's low tuning solution.

[@claudiasolomon1123]

@apothecide.2 I felt mildly self conscious when writing this fact about me.

[@Smittz]

Kinda. I have the drop pedal which is the same thing without the whammy pedal, but you lose pretty much all articulation after like 3 semitones

[@thetrendisdead1]

Not really lazy. Weird. But you still have tension and don't have to set your guitar up for a whole new tuning and/or string gauge. I only find it weird if I can still hear the strings that aren't tuned down.

[@HeyItsHypno]

I do the same

[@cyntdestroyer69xd]

THE most useful pedal. Second only to tuner if youre a touring musician

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

I usually tune the G string a half step down from whatever i tune my 7 string too, which allows me to not only have the typical range of a 6 string from the low to high B strings, but it also helps with allowing you to use a single finger to barre the G, B, And E strings when playing chords on the treble strings.

[@TranzparentMethods]

Yeah tuning that G to an F# really does make a surreal sound. A song I wrote used DADF#AD tuning.

[@connorpayne2671]

I did that to learn a Five Finger Death Punch song once

[@NordicMeatShield]

I like the F# standard tuning, sounds so brutal

[@Citradell]

That was really informative, thank you *drops low string* 👀

[@vokovevaku8199]

I should buy second 7 string then, the first one stays dropped.

[@nedim_guitar]

I messed around with A# standard on a six string guitar, but the high strings felt too lose, and since I didn't want to mess around with setup, I spontaneously bought a seven string guitar this Saturday. I tuned it down a half step and then... Well, this is the tuning: A#-D#-G#-C#-C#-A#-C. The lowest four strings are normally tuned, the third string is in unison with the fourth string (C#), the second string is untouched (A#) and the first string is in C, just one whole note higher. It messes up a lot of stuff, but there are some cool riffs I can play on it. The tuning is A#m11/Bbm11, or so a chord analysis tool on the internet says.

[@MotorcyclesMetalandMayhem]

I keep my one acoustic tuned to weird stuff like this. I’ve written some pretty cool pieces like that. It makes it easier to be creative, I took a screenshot of your message so I can try that tuning when I get home.

[@mishapashchenko6518]

On my 7 strings I use B standard (BEADGBE) and A standard (ADGCFAD). Although I am thinking of switching to drop A (AEADGBE).

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

B & A Standard are a step apart.

[@mishapashchenko6518]

@@RockStarOscarStern634 I know

[@TommyGunzzz]

Visualizing the fretboard is so great on a 7. On a 6, the outside strings mirror the same frets (both E strings) and on a 7 both outside strings mirror (both B & Es)

[@sirnatanielson]

This just made it click. Wow, thanks!

[@TommyGunzzz]

@@sirnatanielson yeah man. Play a Dorian scale across the strings starting on the low B and you'll see it better. Great reference point

[@sirnatanielson]

@@TommyGunzzz will do. Still looking at buying my first 7. So indecisive on the few I'm looking at. I'm excited to start learning that extra piece to the puzzle.

[@gouldonlinestudios]

@@sirnatanielsonjust bought a Jackson Rhoades V 7 string. Love it!

[@sirnatanielson]

@@gouldonlinestudios I just recently bought a Jackson JS32-7 dka, the nice pretty white one. Plays great and is lots of fun learning to play!

[@minecarter1216]

I tune to drop a, and sometimes use pitch shifter to go to drop f#. I chose drop a, because i started with 6 string guitars and if i am in drop a i still hyve e standard from the 6 string included. So the arpeggios are the same. Only on the low a i have to do it differently. But i like having an a string because b is a strange note and because of the powercord possibility. Also riffing is easier for me that way

[@Jimijam22]

Yo, the way you explain things makes it easy to understand. Do you have any lessons or plan on do any?

[@francobuzzetti9424]

IMO guitar should have always been 7 strings that B is REALLY key so are the notes in between, the low E is really limiting when writing forcing you to go really high for certain parts

[@scolapastajoeilpittore2974]

I have started with standard A, because of Korn, they have easy riff so they were useful to learn playing. Then I moved to standard A flat (also to learn Dying Fetus riffs, that are I standard C#) and now I mostly use drop F#

[@coryhughes334]

I clicked on this expecting you to be wrong(with no basis to this claim as I've never seen a video of yours), but you nailed it. I was recently gifted my first ever 7 string last week and, currently playing in D standard on 6, I tuned the 7 ADGCFAD. Bravo.

[@wheresridgeville1]

I've never had a 7 string but I am considering it just to tune the 6th string to drop D and leave the 7th in standard E. I think it would be a wonderful noise

[@ninefingerjack]

The 7th string is a B standard. The 6th would be the E that you drop down to D in this case.

[@wheresridgeville1]

@ninefinger Jack I'm wanting to try it different. Standard tuning just drop the the sixth string to D

[@matthewharris2838]

​@@wheresridgeville1so tosin abasi's bdadgbe

[@matthewharris2838]

You should go adadgbe instead it sounds cooler

[@wmc128]

Crossfade used BDADGBE,BbDbAbDbGbBbEb

[@RogerSanderson]

I learned first on a standard tuning, then went to drop A. Now I drop the B to F & the rest is in drop C to match my drop C 6 string guitars. (To carry less guitars with me when I gig. It didn’t take me long to learn all my drop C riffs on the 7 string & I got the F for extra if I want to add it to songs later.

[@errtrainer]

I use my 6 strings down to D standard, the 7 is a D standard plus an A bellow. My 8 string the same with the 8th in E. Pretty much like a bass but is a very different tone and even having 1" thick necks (0.9 in the 8), the string tension is sooo smooth. Works for me bc i'm not a heavy hitter and don't use a pick. 0.10s works fine.

[@AlwayzTired]

Cool - Thanks! I learned on drop tunings and it's REALLY hard for me to play in standard for any length of time. All of my sixes and sevens are dropped. I learned off of tabs and drop D in the early 2000s by playing TOOL songs and various nu-metal from that era. Now I like prog, djent, and all kinds of metal and I can tell learning in drop tuning and with tabs has contributed to my plateau. I'd like to get better, but change is hard.

[@purp812]

Have played guitar for 20 years Simply keep playing guitar, and learn songs that play differently than what you're used to playing, and this will always evolve your and diversify your skillset. I know it sounds simple but I promise it is effective.

[@kdoody5712]

I only drop tune for a lot of playing. The slapping hammer on/off you get from power chords is fire. I prefer standard for 8 though, just dropped a bit.

[@eliteleaf5305]

The tuning I’ve been playing in recently is G# with everything else dropped half a step because I’m learning Icarus lives.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The only additional String on the 7 String Guitar is another B String (2 Octaves below the 2nd String) so that's quite an easy one. It even allows me to transpose a song to a key that's easy for me to sing in.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Ryan-DXP The Tuning I use on one of my 7 string Guitars is a Minor Third higher because it's a Rare 7 string Terz Guitar.

[@LogicalQ]

BEADGCF with hipshot extenders on B C & F strings. Drop the B to A for chugs. Drop the C to B and F to E for standard tuning. Otherwise it’s just open 4ths

[@DrMurdercock]

New to owning a 7 banger, getting a Schecter Silver Mountain in Green, multiscale. Almost was going to have the guy set it up for drop tuning until I watched this. Great timing

[@IvanCaprioli]

that's why i have two 7 strings guitars: Ibanez Universe for standard tuning, ESP Horizon 7 for drop G

[@alyxgonzales]

I've owned like 6 different 7-string guitars and never tuned one to standard, I can't even think of a single song that uses that tuning

[@crespyACE]

I’m glad i got something right my first time 7 string tuned to A STANDARD/ drop top string to G for Drop G 🤘🏻

[@Seven7Pain1]

tune is BEADF#BE and you can use your standard chords just like on you 6 string but of course my tuning is drop A have AEADGBE i dont half step G like i do in my standard tuning

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

Beat me to it 😅 i've been tuning that way for years myself and after playing in that tuning for a while it really opens up the 7 string in ways that i could never have imagined, while simultaneously giving me a means to approach the instrument differently. I've been wanting to get an 8 string as well so i could see how this tuning works while being able to implement the low F#, allowing me to have two entire octaves for F#, B, and E.

[@Seven7Pain1]

@@Stretchwreckedem469 I got tuning from old This is why you suck at Guitar , UNCLE BEN ELLER Watch his channel for years and id like to try some open tunings on seven string like I use on acoustic.

[@VeasnaVerera]

I love standard tuning since there is a lot to explore with many interesting patterns. Work even better with 8 string standard.

[@KarstRats]

I use a pack of 8 string guitar strings and a pack of 7 strings. I buy the 8 pack for the low string. I go to drop g so that bass string really holds and hits the note without an uncontrollable string flop.

[@kirchhasel]

sorry i just got my ibanez 7 string and would like to know what exactly you mean by standard tuning? EADGBE? whats the 7th then? can anyone help please? or should the first string simply stay on B - so : beadgbe? thanks mates and rock on

[@nubuki1489]

I wonder if tuning a 7 string baritone guitar to e standard (BEADGBe), a good idea ? 🤔

[@QuantumDivergence]

I play my 7 string standard tuning but the 7th string tuned to A for bar chord/ drop A style tuning. I honestly thought that was correct this whole time.

[@synonyx]

Interesting... Just got my first 7 string the other day and I told them standard tuning for the setup. I bet they thought I was crazy to not drop C it.

[@FishingEasternCapeSA]

Howzit bud. Please can you tell me what string gauge you use on your Jackson HT7 for standard tuning half step down? I also have an HT7 and ive been testing different string gauges? I currently have a 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 54, 64. I am just wondering if its not a bit heavy for a 26.5 scale length guitar. Thanks in advance.

[@smbmxdirt3427]

There was a brand new 7 string Jackson at my local shop for 250 bucks and I regret not purchasing it. Great video!

[@cdsmetalhead99]

That’s really cheap for a 7 string and probably poor quality

[@danyfire12]

i own multiples guitars from 6.7 , 8 and 9 string. In all this i have 4 7 string, one standard scale 7 string in normal b standard, and i also have a nasty 30 inch scale baritone 7 string tuned to B standard but every string an octave lower, does it count lol

[@OfficialNickMarquez]

You are doing amazing work with this channel and I know your channel is going to continue to grow. I would have loved to have had this content when I was first learning. I hope you can look back at this comment on the future when you’re much bigger and give me a reply that I was right! Haha

[@sephiroth7818]

0:59 start at standard and the drop each string one step down. Not just the B string. Korn tuning.

[@TheSlash3R-420]

Gb standard on a 7string all the way

[@thisguy2973]

When you’re playing the scales in this video, is the audio off in tracking your hand?

[@1-eye-willy]

as son as i brought my first 7 string home i snaped the high e trying to tune it

[@greggblankley6222]

when he said keep it in standard i legit lol'ed

[@BasicMacik]

How wrong am I that on my 6 string i’m lazy for power chords I tune down where I can use one finger per fret for 2 strings for power chords and now want the same for my 7 string? (I only play by ear and dont know shit about tuning I just caveman mönkee brain match sound good)

[@blahblah9260]

I didn't know Dave grohl could play a 7 string

[@trecemundos]

Drop F# is the new standar :P

[@_Orothin]

Nice!

[@metaldemonseanknels]

A standard for my K7

[@Gods_Word_Jesus]

I use drop G but thinking about drop F

[@coryjackson8409]

Thank you for saying what’s always needed to be said. I tune all of my guitars standard. My 7s as well. Due to scale work and chord structures and I recommend this to all of my students. 6 or 7 string players. Especially learning scales and chord voicings. It helps to visualize the intervals while playing. Nice work man

[@Blixer7]

I am cool with that. Thanks for sharing such knowledge. 🙏🏽

[@bowser8817]

If the pattern does not work, it is only because you have forgotten what you tuned the guitar to begin with.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

I use my 7 string in B standard and my 6 string for drop tunings.

[@diegolatorre6793]

d tuna, you're screwed.

[@dumpsterdom89]

I got me the Jackson slat 7 soloist The purple flame top. Super sexy

[@jazzed2b]

Unless you want to play jazz and comp a walking bass line or play chord melody, then ok to drop to an A!

[@shawngraves3297]

My 7 string guitar in drop A is in E standard so ligma.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

All fourths on a 7 string is the way to go imo. BEADGCF

[@PoloRevived]

I tune to drop a flat cuz periphery

[@will96317]

Im so happy your channel hasn't taken off 😂 your videos get under my skin

[@gregbrooks2841]

Tune it how ever you want make more sense.

[@hardkornofficial]

The best is A in the 7 string.

[@PK22-b7v]

Ummm … so what’s the actual tuning 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ryan-dxp]

Any form of standard intervals is my typical go-to. So, keeping those BEADGBE intervals and down tuning together from there. Sure, I have drop tuned ones as well, but I love the standard tuning to easily extend scales to the full 3 octaves and such!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The 7th string is another B

[@Lebronjame91021]

White Justin Whang

[@zAvAvAz]

😊

[@Alfredo78666]

Reinch

[@zubareus]

Is this clownery necessary?

[@MichaelDespairs]

that's some ugly rosewood looks like dirty sock composite fretboard

[@BimBims]

7 string are useless, not like me, its you

[@james737er]

what💀