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Drop D (D A D G B E)
Tune your guitar to Drop D in under a minute.
Open TunerLow E string tuned down one whole step to D. Enables one-finger power chords on the bottom three strings.
String-by-string notes
From thickest (6th string) to thinnest (1st): D A D G B E. Set the tuning preset in the toolkit's tuner and tune each string against the reference tone.
Songs that use this tuning
Everlong — Foo Fighters · Killing in the Name — Rage Against the Machine · Heart-Shaped Box — Nirvana
Tips for this tuning
Dropping string tension affects intonation and string response. If you're on this tuning permanently, a light re-setup (truss rod and intonation) will keep the guitar playing its best. Heavier gauges are recommended for any tuning below standard.
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