🤘Low-tuned guitars are becoming increasingly popular in heavy music genres.
🎸Many bands use 7, 8, or even 9-string guitars to achieve lower tunings.
🎶Tuning down to lower pitches adds depth and heaviness to the music.
🔊Popular bands like After the Burial and Black Tongue are known for their use of low tunings.
🚀Doom Eternal's soundtrack showcases the power and intensity of low-tuned guitars.
Why do bands use low tunings?
—Low tunings add weight, depth, and heaviness to the music, creating a more powerful and intense sound.
What are some famous bands that use low tunings?
—After the Burial, Black Tongue, and Spirit Box are just a few examples of bands known for their use of low tunings.
How do bands achieve low tunings?
—Bands achieve low tunings by using 7, 8, or 9-string guitars, or by detuning their strings to achieve lower pitches.
Is low tuning only used in heavy genres?
—While low tuning is most commonly associated with heavy genres like metal and deathcore, it can be used in various genres to add depth and heaviness to the music.
What impact does low tuning have on guitar playing?
—Low tuning requires adjustments in technique and string tension, but it allows for heavier riffs, extended range, and unique sonic possibilities.
00:00Introduction to the world of low tunings
03:45Exploring the F sharp tuning and bands that use it
07:40Going down to F tuning and its popularity among certain bands
11:10Diving into E tuning and its usage in different genres
12:48Discussing D tuning and its impact on heavy music
13:24Exploring C sharp tuning and its uncommon usage
13:58Discovering the dark depths of C tuning
14:48Conclusion and the power of low-tuned guitars
