Black Rain
Required String Notes:AEADGC
Tune to Custom Tuning (AEADGC)Tune to Custom Tuning (AEADGC)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AEADGC).
Custom Tuning (AEADGC)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
A55
E82
A110
D147
G196
C262
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AEADGC)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Black Rain”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | E2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Black Rain" by Ozzy Osbourne is played in Custom Tuning (AEADGC) (AEADGC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 7 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (AEADGC).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (AEADGC)
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Guitar Tunings
Ozzy Osbourne plays 1 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (AEADGC). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (AEADGC)AEADGC1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (AEADGC)
Strings and tools that make playing "Black Rain" in Custom Tuning (AEADGC) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Black Rain” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Black Rain" by Ozzy Osbourne in?
"Black Rain" is played in Custom Tuning (AEADGC): AEADGC, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Black Rain"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down 5 semitones (D3 → A2). String 3: tune down 5 semitones (G3 → D3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AEADGC)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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