xTuning we shouldn't get into since it's just one string here and I am not an expert but try standard or what ever gives you your desired sound. I haven't even been playing for year but I am 98% sure this is it >_< We need more Ayreon tabs! This is the riff that starts at 0:16 and goes onto about 2:04(try not to get confused the later riff similar to it). |||Slightly Palm mute for each note||| |||Mute the srings with your fingers for every x you see||| e|------------------------------------------------------| B|------------------------------------------------------| G|------------------------------------------------------| D|------------------------------------------------------|(Repeat when needed) A|---3/5--55--5\3--333--xx--3/6--66--6\5--555--xx-------| E|------------------------------------------------------| Tablature Legend ---------------- / or \ - slide into or out of (from/to "nowhere") x - on rhythm slash represents muted slash