| E♭ tuning: E♭-A♭-D♭-G♭-B♭-E♭' This tuning is achieved when all the strings are flattened by a half step. This can be combined with other tuning techniques such as dropped D tuning and makes no difference to fingering. Often the key will be considered by the players as if played in standard tuning. This tuning can be used for a number of reasons: to make larger strings bend more easily, to make the tone heavier, to better suit the vocalist's range, to play with saxophone family more easily, or to play in E♭ pentatonic minor formed by the black keys of a keyboard. The tuning was made famous by Jimi Hendrix who used it extensively during his career and on all songs after "Are You Experienced." Guns N' Roses also favoured E flat tunning because it allowed Axl Rose's voice to be accentuated on the high notes. It is also used by Metallica to compliment James Hetfield's voice. |
| How to do Eb tuning Eb Tuning - Rock1Guitar Rise Against - "Swing Life Away" (tuning Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb) |
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