Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV
byArt Brux
Required String Notes:C#AC#F#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#AC#F#BE).
Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)
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C#
Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
A110
C#139
F#185
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV" by Art Brux is played in Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE) (C#AC#F#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. Art Brux uses this same tuning on 9 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)
Already tuned to C#AC#F#BE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Art Brux’s Guitar Tunings
Art Brux plays 10 of 10 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)C#AC#F#BE10 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV" in Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE) 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.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV" by Art Brux in?
"Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV" is played in Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE): C#AC#F#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Emulating Lennon-Rhapsody XV"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Art Brux songs use this tuning?
"Emulating Beethoven - Symph.Harm.XXII", "Emulating Beethoven-Symph.Harm. XII", "Emulating Beethoven-Symph.Harm.VII", "Emulating McCartney-Rhapsody II", "Equus III", "Kozmyk Minuet" and 3 more — all in C#AC#F#BE, so you can play them without retuning.
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