How to Tune to Drop Db / Drop C#
Drop D tuning lowered by one half-step.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Start with the 6th string. Tune it to Db2 (69.3 Hz).
- Start with the 5th string. Tune it to Ab2 (103.8 Hz).
- Start with the 4th string. Tune it to Db3 (138.6 Hz).
- Start with the 3th string. Tune it to Gb3 (185.0 Hz).
- Start with the 2th string. Tune it to Bb3 (233.1 Hz).
- Start with the 1th string. Tune it to Eb4 (311.1 Hz).
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:.010 to .052 strings.
Frequency Table
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | Db2 | 69.30 Hz |
| String 5 | Ab2 | 103.83 Hz |
| String 4 | Db3 | 138.59 Hz |
| String 3 | Gb3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | Bb3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 1 | Eb4 | 311.13 Hz |
Chords & Playing Tips
Db Power Chord: 0-0-0-x-x-x
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses this?
Very common in 90s grunge and modern metalcore.
How to tune to drop c# on guitar?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
Drop db tuning notes?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
Deftones drop c# tuner?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.