Silver Rocket
Required String Notes:ACCGG#C
Tune to Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C)Tune to Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (ACCGG#C).
Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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A55
C65
C65
G98
G#104
C131
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Silver Rocket”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | C2 | Tune down 9 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C2 | Tune down 14 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G#2 | Tune down 15 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C3 | Tune down 16 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
"Silver Rocket" by Sonic Youth is played in Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C) (ACCGG#C). 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 C, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to G, string 2 down to G#, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 16 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C).
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Sonic Youth’s Guitar Tunings
Sonic Youth plays 1 of 18 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EGDGBE)EGDGBE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C)
Strings and tools that make playing "Silver Rocket" in Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C) 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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“Silver Rocket” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Silver Rocket" by Sonic Youth in?
"Silver Rocket" is played in Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C): ACCGG#C, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Silver Rocket"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 9 semitones (A2 → C2). String 4: tune down 14 semitones (D3 → C2). String 3: tune down 12 semitones (G3 → G2). String 2: tune down 15 semitones (B3 → G#2). String 1: tune down 16 semitones (E4 → C3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (ACCGG#C)?
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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