B♭ standard tuning is B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭ F B♭, from the lowest (6th) string to the highest (1st). Compared with standard tuning, 6 strings change.
Very low, mostly for baritone guitars and heavy music. A semitone below B standard.
42 tunings with step-by-step changes from standard, a mic tuner, reference tones, and a custom tuning builder.
B♭ standard tuning is B♭ E♭ A♭ D♭ F B♭, from the lowest (6th) string to the highest (1st). Compared with standard tuning, 6 strings change.
Very low, mostly for baritone guitars and heavy music. A semitone below B standard.
| String | Note | Frequency (A = 440 Hz) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (highest) | B♭3 | 233.08 Hz | -6 from E |
| 2nd | F3 | 174.61 Hz | -6 from B |
| 3rd | D♭3 | 138.59 Hz | -6 from G |
| 4th | A♭2 | 103.83 Hz | -6 from D |
| 5th | E♭2 | 77.78 Hz | -6 from A |
| 6th (lowest) | B♭1 | 58.27 Hz | -6 from E |
Every string is 6 semitones lower than standard, so every chord, scale and riff you know works with the same fingers and sounds 6 semitones lower. An E shape sounds as B♭, A as E♭, D as A♭, G as D♭.
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 6 semitones to Bb; 5th string down 6 semitones to Eb; 4th string down 6 semitones to Ab; 3rd string down 6 semitones to Db; 2nd string down 6 semitones to F; 1st string down 6 semitones to Bb. Use the tuner at the top of this page for each changed string.
From the lowest string to the highest: Bb1, Eb2, Ab2, Db3, F3, Bb3 (Bb Eb Ab Db F Bb).
Reverse the changes: 6th string up 6 semitones to E; 5th string up 6 semitones to A; 4th string up 6 semitones to D; 3rd string up 6 semitones to G; 2nd string up 6 semitones to B; 1st string up 6 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.