High school
Required String Notes:BEADBC#
Tune to Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)Tune to Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BEADBC#).
Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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B62
E82
A110
D147
B247
C#277
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “High school”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 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 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | C#4 | Tune down 3 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
"High school" by Wilbur Soot is played in Custom Tuning (BEADBC#) (BEADBC#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to D, string 1 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BEADBC#).
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Wilbur Soot’s Guitar Tunings
Wilbur Soot plays 1 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BEADBC#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)BEADBC#1 song
- Custom Tuning (ADGBE)ADGBE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)
Strings and tools that make playing "High school" in Custom Tuning (BEADBC#) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“High school” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "High school" by Wilbur Soot in?
"High school" is played in Custom Tuning (BEADBC#): BEADBC#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "High school"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). 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 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BEADBC#)?
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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