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How to tune your guitar to Drop D
Drop D tuning is D A D G B E – standard tuning with only the 6th string lowered a whole step, from E to D. Use the free tuner below.
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Drop D tuning: D A D G B E
Only the 6th string changes. The other five strings stay in standard tuning.
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 6th string | D (lowered from E) |
| 5th string | A |
| 4th string | D |
| 3rd string | G |
| 2nd string | B |
| 1st string | E |
- Start from standard tuning (E A D G B E).
- Pluck the 6th string and slowly loosen its tuning peg.
- Stop when the tuner shows D with the needle in the centre.
- Check the other five strings; they should not need changing.
FAQ
FAQ
What is Drop D tuning used for?
Power chords with one finger and a thicker bass for fingerstyle pieces.
How do I go back to standard tuning?
Raise the 6th string from D to E with the tuner. Raise it slowly and check every string afterwards, because the tension changes.
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