Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Beating Around The Bush" by Acdc is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. Acdc uses this same tuning on 6 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Strings and tools that make playing "Beating Around The Bush" in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“Beating Around The Bush” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Beating Around The Bush" by Acdc in?

"Beating Around The Bush" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN): EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Acdc songs use this tuning?

"Girls Got Rhythm", "Highway To Hell", "If You Want Blood Youve Got It", "Shot Down In Flames", "Touch Too Much", "Walk All Over You" — all in EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by Acdc

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Acdc:

View all 13 songs
Half-Step Down / Eb StandardIntermediate
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)Intermediate
EADGBE_HALF_DOWNNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)Intermediate
EADGBE_HALF_DOWNNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)Intermediate
EADGBE_HALF_DOWNNo Capo

Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Once tuned to EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (EEEEEE)Intermediate
EEEEEENo Capo
Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)Intermediate
BF#BEABNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EEBBBB)Intermediate
EEBBBBNo Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#FG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#FG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (CGDGAC)Intermediate
CGDGACNo Capo
Custom Tuning (FACFCF)Intermediate
FACFCFNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EGDGBE)Intermediate
EGDGBENo Capo