What frequency is the 6th string in Drop D tuning?

In Drop D tuning, the 6th string is tuned to D2 at exactly 73.42 Hz, which is a whole step (200 cents) below standard E2 (82.41 Hz).

Do I need thicker strings for Drop D?

No. Standard light gauge strings (such as 10-46 or 9-42) easily accommodate Drop D without excessive fret buzz or loose tension because only a single string is lowered by two semitones.

Can I play standard chords in Drop D?

You can play standard chords on strings 1 through 5 unchanged. However, any chord requiring the 6th string (such as G or E) must be adjusted by fretting two frets higher on that string.

PickBeat

Accordatore per chitarra Drop D online (DADGBE)

Suona una corda: accorda finché la lancetta entra nella zona verde

Tocca una corda per bloccare l’obiettivo; di default riconosce la più vicina

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Guitar Accordatura alternativaNote: D - A - D - G - B - E

Informazioni sull'accordatura Drop D

Drop D is the most popular alternate guitar tuning. By lowering only the 6th string one full whole step from E to D (73.42 Hz), you gain deep bass resonance and the ability to play powerful one-finger barre power chords.

Tabella frequenze target Drop D

Riferimento A4 = 440 Hz

Corda	Nota target	Frequenza (Hz)	Differenza da accordatura standard
Corda 6	D2	73.42 Hz	Tuned DOWN 1 whole step (from E2 82.41 Hz)
Corda 5	A2	110.00 Hz	Standard
Corda 4	D3	146.83 Hz	Standard
Corda 3	G3	196.00 Hz	Standard
Corda 2	B3	246.94 Hz	Standard
Corda 1	E4	329.63 Hz	Standard

Come accordare in Drop D passo dopo passo

Play your 6th string while watching the PickBeat pitch meter.

Slowly turn the 6th string tuning peg toward you (counter-clockwise) to loosen the string and lower the pitch.

Keep turning until the indicator locks onto D2 (73.42 Hz).

The remaining five strings (A, D, G, B, E) remain in standard tuning.

Vantaggi timbrici ed esecutivi

One-Finger Power Chords: Barre the lowest three strings (6th, 5th, and 4th) with a single finger for lightning-fast chord changes.
Deeper, Heavier Low-End: Extends the guitar range down to low D (73.42 Hz) without requiring heavy string gauges.
Open D Drone: Allows strumming open D chords with resonant, roaring low bass notes.

Brani celebri e chitarristi

Nirvana ("Heart-Shaped Box", "All Apologies")
Foo Fighters ("Everlong")
Soundgarden ("Outshined")
Led Zeppelin ("Moby Dick")
Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, and modern hard rock bands

Esplora altre accordature e strumenti

Drop C Tuner Half-Step Down Tuner DADGAD Tuner Standard Tuner Accordatore per chitarra standard Metronomo