String frequencies
This table shows this page’s tuning. A4 and note names follow settings. Press ▶ to hear a target; if you change the tool tuning, follow the targets in the card.
| Note | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| E♭2 | 77.78 Hz | |
| A♭2 | 103.83 Hz | |
| D♭3 | 138.59 Hz | |
| G♭3 | 185.00 Hz | |
| B♭3 | 233.08 Hz | |
| E♭4 | 311.13 Hz |
How to get there from Standard
- string 6 E2 ↓ E♭2 · 1 semitone
- string 5 A2 ↓ A♭2 · 1 semitone
- string 4 D3 ↓ D♭3 · 1 semitone
- string 3 G3 ↓ G♭3 · 1 semitone
- string 2 B3 ↓ B♭3 · 1 semitone
- string 1 E4 ↓ E♭4 · 1 semitone
Styles & songs
Blues · Rock
Half-step down moves every string down one semitone while preserving the intervals of Standard. D♯ and E♭ name the same pitch in this equal-tempered tuner.
- Pride and Joy — Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
- Sweet Child o' Mine — Guns N' Roses
- Welcome to the Jungle — Guns N' Roses
FAQ
Can I keep my usual chord shapes?
Yes. The intervals stay the same, but every shape sounds one semitone lower than in Standard.
Why are the notes written with flats?
Eb Standard is named after its lowest note, E♭2, so this tuning uses flat names: E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭. They are the same pitches as D♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯.
Should I lower A4 instead?
Use this preset with the reference pitch required by your ensemble. Changing A4 shifts every target frequency; it is a separate setting from choosing a half-step-down tuning.
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