How to tune to Drop D
Drop D tuning is D A D G B E (low to high). Drop the low E a whole step to D for heavier riffs and easy power chords.Use the free TunersBook tuner below ā it's already set to Drop D.
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The notes, string by string
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (lowest) | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| 2 | A2 | 110 Hz |
| 3 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| 4 | G3 | 196 Hz |
| 5 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| 6 (highest) | E4 | 329.63 Hz |