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How to Use Drop D Tuning on Guitar

C Major Scale

Drop D Tuning Overview

Drop D Tuning by String

  • Six String: D
  • Fifth String: A
  • Fourth String: D
  • Third String: G
  • Second String: B
  • First String: E

Best Genres with Drop D Tuning

  • Hard Rock
  • Metal
  • Grunge
  • Progressive Rock
  • Post-Grunge

Famous Drop D Tuning Songs

  • "Everlong" - Foo Fighters
  • "Schism" - Tool
  • "Black Hole Sun" - Soundgarden
  • "Moby Dick" - Led Zeppelin
  • "Killing in the Name" - Rage Against the Machine

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