Unusual tuning

[NickBEADG]

Sorry if this is the wrong spot please move.

So I'm joining this band, they said they play in A sharp standard on their 7 strings. So what would my strings be on 5 string? And how can I achieve that on a tuner that only does standard tuning?

 

[Rev J]

Essentially they want you to tune down a half step. Even though I don't do this it is a common practice Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb. When you tune up using your tuner fret at the first fret and tune that B, E, A, D, G.

C/S,
Rev J

 

[NickBEADG]

Thank you. They said my B string would be A sharp, and my E string would be D sharp and so on.

 

[J Posega]

Yes, that would be one half step down from standard.

With a tuner like yours, you want to find the button that adds a flat to your screen. That will show your B as being sharp, until you tune down to Bb (A#).

 

[NickBEADG]

Alright yeah, hit the flat button one, then down tube until it shows standard on my tuner?

 

[So Low Bass]

You write “their seven string guitars” and your “5 string bass”. And then they want you to tune a half step LOWER???

What is this band’s opening number called”? Mudslide???
Is that followed by a cover of "Dark Chocolate Tsuami"?

 

[NickBEADG]

You write “their seven string guitars” and your “5 string bass”. And then they want you to tune a half step LOWER???

What is this band’s opening number called”? Mudslide???
Is that followed by a cover of "Dark Chocolate Tsuami"?

The hell you talking about? This is an established metal band that I'm joining.

 

[seanm]

The are playing in B flat (not sure why they are calling it A#). Nice key, I approve Flat keys tend to sound better than "straight" keys IMHO.

 

[NickBEADG]

That's something I have yet to try, I'm use to playing in C. When I get over my bronchitis or whatever I have I'll mess with my tuner and figure it out.

 

[kirkdickinson]

Bb is the key you are tuning to... the Key of A# is only theoretical and would have TEN sharps. UGG-LY.

 

[NickBEADG]

Alright, so using my flat button on my korg ga1 do I hit the flat button one or twice?

I appreciate the help guys, I feel stupid for having to ask lol.

 

[J Posega]

Once.

 

[NickBEADG]

Oh ok. I thought that would be a quarter step Lmao

 

[So Low Bass]

I'd keep my low string tuned to Cb.

 

[BassChuck]

I'd keep my low string tuned to Cb.

Did you used to play Harp?

 

[Clef_de_fa]

I'd keep my low string tuned to Cb.

Good one

 

[FunkHead]

Nothing strange really. You'll actually enjoy the lower tension when tuning down 1/2 step IME. are you playing cover tunes mostly? If so, I have a tip for successful practising at home.

 

[NickBEADG]

No, it's an all original band. I got about 12 songs to learn as a start. Haven't done much because I have bad bronchitis lol.

 

[FunkHead]

No, it's an all original band. I got about 12 songs to learn as a start. Haven't done much because I have bad bronchitis lol.

Okay, Cool. Feel better and best of luck on the new Band.

 

[remainthesame]

these guys already told you the notes. but if i were you id round up about 30 bucks and get a chromatic tuner. theres not really any limitations like what tuning you play in and whether its a bass or guitar. it simply displays the closest note and how far you are from that note. korg makes a great chromatic tuner.