Half Step Down Tuning
This tuner is preset to Half Step Down tuning. The instrument type and tuning are locked for this page.
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Popular Songs in Half Step Down
Practice these carefully selected songs to get familiar with Half Step Down tuning. Each song showcases different techniques and chord progressions possible with this tuning.
View all 16 songs in Half Step DownPurple Haze
Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix's signature sound with half-step down tuning.
Pride and Joy
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Masterful blues playing in Eb tuning.
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
Simple but iconic grunge progression in half-step down.
Come As You Are
Nirvana
Memorable half-step down riff using chromatic movement.
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix's wah-wah masterpiece in half-step down tuning.
Machine Gun
Jimi Hendrix
Experimental half-step down piece with innovative techniques.
Why These Songs Work Well in Half Step Down
These songs were specifically chosen because they take advantage of Half Step Down tuning's unique characteristics. Whether it's the open chord voicings, easier fingering patterns, or the distinctive sound that this tuning provides, each song demonstrates why many guitarists choose Half Step Down for their music. Practice these songs to develop your ear for this tuning and discover new playing techniques.
💡 Practice Tips for Half Step Down
- • Start with the beginner-level songs to get comfortable with the tuning
- • Focus on how chord shapes differ from standard tuning
- • Listen to the original recordings to understand the intended sound
- • Practice transitioning between Half Step Down and standard tuning
- • Experiment with the open strings to discover new chord voicings
How to Tune Your Guitar
Follow these simple steps to get your guitar perfectly tuned using our online tuner.
1Getting Started
- Click the settings button to choose your instrument and tuning
- Press the microphone button to start listening
- Allow microphone access when prompted
2Tuning Process
- Play one string at a time clearly
- Watch the needle - center and green means in tune
- Adjust your tuning pegs as needed
3Auto-Detection
- Auto-detect automatically selects the string you're playing
- Turn it off to manually select strings
- Great for beginners and experienced players
💡Pro Tips
- Play strings clearly and let them ring out
- Needle left = tighten, needle right = loosen
- Tune in a quiet environment for best results