What are the notes of DADGAD tuning?

From the lowest string: D2 A2 D3 G3 A3 D4.

How do I tune to DADGAD from standard?

String 6 (E2): tune down a whole step to D2; String 2 (B3): tune down a whole step to A3; String 1 (E4): tune down a whole step to D4.

DADGAD Tuning

DADGAD tuning (D2 A2 D3 G3 A3 D4, low to high). Open, modal tuning popular in Celtic, folk and fingerstyle music. Below is every note on the fretboard in this tuning and how to get there from standard tuning. In the interactive fretboard you can show scales, 3NPS patterns, chord shapes and triads directly in DADGAD.

Open the fretboard in DADGAD ▸

Notes on the fretboard (frets 0–12)

Pink = open strings, blue = natural notes, purple = sharps/flats.

How to tune from standard

String 6 (E2): tune down a whole step to D2
String 2 (B3): tune down a whole step to A3
String 1 (E4): tune down a whole step to D4

Other guitar tunings

Standard
E♭ Standard
D Standard
Drop D
Drop C
Drop B
DADGAD
Open G
Open D
Open E
Open C
All fourths
7 strun / 7-string
8 strun / 8-string

FAQ

What are the notes of DADGAD tuning?: From the lowest string: D2 A2 D3 G3 A3 D4.
How do I tune to DADGAD from standard?: String 6 (E2): tune down a whole step to D2; String 2 (B3): tune down a whole step to A3; String 1 (E4): tune down a whole step to D4.