Whole lotta rosie

byAcdc

Required String Notes:EBGDAE

Tune to Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EBGDAE).

Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)

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Target: 82.4 Hz

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E82

B123

G196

D294

A440

E659

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Whole lotta rosie”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	E2	Leave as is
String 5	A2	B2	Tune up a whole step
String 4	D3	G3	Tune up 5 semitones
String 3	G3	D4	Tune up 7 semitones
String 2	B3	A4	Tune up 10 semitones
String 1	E4	E5	Tune up 12 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Whole lotta rosie" by Acdc is played in Custom Tuning (EBGDAE) (EBGDAE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 5 up to B, string 4 up to G, string 3 up to D, string 2 up to A, string 1 up to E. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EBGDAE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)

Already tuned to EBGDAE? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (DAFCGD)11 songs

DAFCGDSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.

Custom Tuning (EBGDAD)4 songs

EBGDADOnly string 1 differs: D instead of E.

Custom Tuning (D#A#F#C#G#D#)1 song

D#A#F#C#G#D#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Acdc’s Guitar Tunings

Acdc plays 1 of 13 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EBGDAE). Most-used tunings:

Half-Step Down / Eb StandardEb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb4 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E1 song
Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)EBGDAE1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)

Strings and tools that make playing "Whole lotta rosie" in Custom Tuning (EBGDAE) easier.

Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)

Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.

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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.

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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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“Whole lotta rosie” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Whole lotta rosie" by Acdc in?

"Whole lotta rosie" is played in Custom Tuning (EBGDAE): EBGDAE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Whole lotta rosie"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune up a whole step (A2 → B2). String 4: tune up 5 semitones (D3 → G3). String 3: tune up 7 semitones (G3 → D4). String 2: tune up 10 semitones (B3 → A4). String 1: tune up 12 semitones (E4 → E5). Leave the other strings as they are.