Sweet Child O' Mine
Required String Notes:Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb
Tune to Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Tuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Sweet Child O' Mine”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | Eb2 | 77.78 Hz |
| String 5 | Ab2 | 103.83 Hz |
| String 4 | Db3 | 138.59 Hz |
| String 3 | Gb3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | Bb3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 1 | Eb4 | 311.13 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Slash played virtually all Guns N' Roses tracks tuned down a half step (Eb). This reduces string tension for easier string bending and provides a thicker rock tone.
Key Chord Voicings:
D (x-0-0-2-3-2)C (x-3-2-0-1-0)G (3-2-0-0-3-3)
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More Songs by Guns N' Roses
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Guns N' Roses:
Half-Step Down / Eb StandardIntermediate
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Other Songs in Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)
Once tuned to Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, try playing these tracks next:
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Beginner
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Advanced
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo