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Drop C tuning

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Drop C tuning

Drop C tuning is technically an alternative guitar tuning where at least one string has been lowered to a C, but most commonly refers to CGCFAD, which can be described as D tuning with a 6th string dropped to C, or drop D tuning transposed down a whole step. Because of its heavier tone, it is most commonly used in rock and heavy metal music.

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Variations

  • CGDGBE – Dropping the low E string to a C, and the A string to a G, to make a fifth chord. The rest of the strings remain the same.
  • CADGBE – This is achieved by taking standard tuning (EADGBE), and dropping the low E to a C. All other strings remain in standard tuning.

    • Artists that have used CADGBE

  • Bob Dylan – predominantly in the period 1965-1966.
  • John Mayer – on the song "Neon".
  • Muse – on the songs "Map Of The Problematique" & "Dead Inside"
  • Nickelback
  • Brad Richter – on the piece "Flirtation"

    • Artists that have used CGDGBE

  • Keola Beamer
  • Melvins – on the song "Evil New War God"
  • Richard Thompson
  • Soundgarden
  • pt:Retrofoguetes - Julio Moreno (Album Enigmascope Volume 1)

    • References

    Drop C tuning Wikipedia
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