A standard (baritone) tuning is A D G C E A, from the lowest (6th) string to the highest (1st). Compared with standard tuning, 6 strings change.
A fifth below standard, one of the common baritone guitar tunings. Same shapes, much deeper sound.
42 tunings with step-by-step changes from standard, a mic tuner, reference tones, and a custom tuning builder.
A standard (baritone) tuning is A D G C E A, from the lowest (6th) string to the highest (1st). Compared with standard tuning, 6 strings change.
A fifth below standard, one of the common baritone guitar tunings. Same shapes, much deeper sound.
| String | Note | Frequency (A = 440 Hz) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (highest) | A3 | 220.00 Hz | -7 from E |
| 2nd | E3 | 164.81 Hz | -7 from B |
| 3rd | C3 | 130.81 Hz | -7 from G |
| 4th | G2 | 98.00 Hz | -7 from D |
| 5th | D2 | 73.42 Hz | -7 from A |
| 6th (lowest) | A1 | 55.00 Hz | -7 from E |
Every string is 7 semitones lower than standard, so every chord, scale and riff you know works with the same fingers and sounds 7 semitones lower. An E shape sounds as A, A as D, D as G, G as C.
Singers often find a song easier a little lower, and the looser strings make bends and vibrato easier. Very low tunings also give a heavier, darker sound.
Starting from standard tuning: 6th string down 7 semitones to A; 5th string down 7 semitones to D; 4th string down 7 semitones to G; 3rd string down 7 semitones to C; 2nd string down 7 semitones to E; 1st string down 7 semitones to A. Use the tuner at the top of this page for each changed string.
From the lowest string to the highest: A1, D2, G2, C3, E3, A3 (A D G C E A).
Reverse the changes: 6th string up 7 semitones to E; 5th string up 7 semitones to A; 4th string up 7 semitones to D; 3rd string up 7 semitones to G; 2nd string up 7 semitones to B; 1st string up 7 semitones to E.
Tuning down a lot makes strings slack, which can buzz. If it does, use a heavier string set or play a little lighter.