What are the notes of Drop D tuning?

From the lowest string: D2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4.

How do I tune to Drop D from standard?

String 6 (E2): tune down a whole step to D2.

Drop D Tuning

Drop D tuning (D2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4, low to high). Only the low E is lowered to D — one-finger power chords and a deeper low end. 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 Drop D.

Open the fretboard in Drop D ▸

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

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 Drop D tuning?: From the lowest string: D2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4.
How do I tune to Drop D from standard?: String 6 (E2): tune down a whole step to D2.