DADGAD (Celtic Tuning) Tuner (D A D G A D)
Modal D suspended tuning renowned for open, ringing acoustic harmonies in Celtic and fingerstyle folk.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
DADGAD (Celtic Tuning) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in DADGAD (Celtic Tuning) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | D | D2 | 73.42 Hz | |
| #5 | A | A2 | 110.00 Hz | |
| #4 | D | D3 | 146.83 Hz | |
| #3 | G | G3 | 196.00 Hz | |
| #2 | A | A3 | 220.00 Hz | |
| #1 | D | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
How to Tune to DADGAD (Celtic Tuning)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into DADGAD (Celtic Tuning).
Lower 6th string from E to D2 (73.42 Hz).
Keep 5th string at A2 (110.00 Hz).
Keep 4th string at D3 (146.83 Hz).
Keep 3rd string at G3 (196.00 Hz).
Lower 2nd string from B down to A3 (220.00 Hz).
Lower 1st string from E down to D4 (293.66 Hz).
More Guitar Tunings
The universal concert tuning used across rock, pop, acoustic, blues, and classical guitar.
The 6th string is dropped one whole step from E down to D, enabling fast one-finger power chords.
All strings tuned one full step down, with the 6th string dropped an additional whole step to C.
Every string tuned down one semitone (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) for warmer acoustic timbre and easier bends.
Every string lowered by one full whole step (D G C F A D) for dark, heavy chords.
Strumming all open strings produces a pure G major triad. The definitive sound of the Rolling Stones.
An open strum rings out a full D major chord (D A D F# A D). Standard for blues slide guitar.
Open strum produces an E major chord. Duane Allman / Derek Trucks slide signature.
An expansive open tuning sounding a deep C major triad (CGCGCE), favored for lush acoustic fingerstyle and drone acoustic.
Both the 1st and 6th outer strings are dropped one whole step to D, creating a symmetrical D-A-D-G-B-D tuning.
An evocative modal minor tuning (C G C Eb G Bb) creating an open C minor 11 chord with haunting, cinematic overtones.
Standard seven-string guitar tuning (BEADGBE) adding a heavy low B fifth below standard low E.
Standard twelve-string acoustic/electric concert tuning with octave pairings on the lower 4 courses and unisons on the top 2 courses.
DADGAD (Celtic Tuning) Frequently Asked Questions
Why is DADGAD called a modal tuning?โผ
Because it lacks a third (neither major nor minor), allowing players to move freely between major and minor tonalities with open drone strings.