Half step down (Eb): notes and frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | D#2 | 77.78 Hz |
| 5 | G#2 | 103.83 Hz |
| 4 | C#3 | 138.59 Hz |
| 3 | F#3 | 185.00 Hz |
| 2 | A#3 | 233.08 Hz |
| 1 | D#4 | 311.13 Hz |
Half step down (Eb) is D# G# C# F# A# D#, from the lowest string to the highest. Every string drops one half step from standard, so chord shapes stay the same but sound lower and bend more easily.
How to tune
- Press Start tuner and allow the microphone.
- Play one string at a time and let it ring.
- Tune up if the needle sits left of center and down if it sits right. The note turns green within 3 cents.
Other tuners
Tuners for every setup
A clip-on works anywhere. A pedal tuner mutes your signal on stage.
- TC Electronic PolyTune ClipCheck price on Amazon
Tunes all six strings at once. Fast and accurate.
- Boss TU-3Check price on Amazon
The stage-standard pedal tuner, and it can power other pedals too.
- Snark ST-8Check price on Amazon
Cheap, bright and good enough for practice.
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Common questions
What notes are half step down tuning?
Do I need different strings for Eb tuning?
Last updated November 14, 2026.