Double Drop D Tuner (D A D G B D)
Both the 1st and 6th outer strings are dropped one whole step to D, creating a symmetrical D-A-D-G-B-D tuning.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Double Drop D String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Double Drop D 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 | B | B3 | 246.94 Hz | |
| #1 | D | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
How to Tune to Double Drop D
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Double Drop D.
Lower the 6th string one whole step from E down 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).
Keep 2nd string at B3 (246.94 Hz).
Lower the 1st string one whole step from E down to D4 (293.66 Hz).
More Guitar Tunings
The universal concert tuning used across rock, pop, acoustic, blues, and classical guitar.
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Every string lowered by one full whole step (D G C F A D) for dark, heavy chords.
Modal D suspended tuning renowned for open, ringing acoustic harmonies in Celtic and fingerstyle folk.
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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.
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.
Double Drop D Frequently Asked Questions
What is Double Drop D tuning best for?โผ
Double Drop D provides rich open bass and treble drone strings while keeping the middle four strings (A, D, G, B) identical to standard tuning, so standard chord fingerings stay familiar.
Who famously plays in Double Drop D?โผ
Neil Young ("Cinnamon Girl", "The Loner") and Led Zeppelin ("Going to California") famously rely on Double Drop D.