String Configuration
1(High E)
D4
293.66 Hz
2(String 2)
B3
246.94 Hz
3(String 3)
G3
196.00 Hz
4(String 4)
D3
146.83 Hz
5(String 5)
A2
110.00 Hz
6(Low E)
D2
73.42 Hz
Why Use This Tuning?
- •Easy drones
- •Simple modal voicings
Keep in Mind
- •Limited chord vocabulary
How to Tune Your Guitar
1
Tune high E to D
E4 → D4 (down 2 semitones)
2
Tune low E to D
E2 → D2 (down 2 semitones)
Essential Chord Shapes
Dsus4 Drone
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Open drone voicing
Famous Artists & Songs
Neil Young
- • "Cinnamon Girl"
Practice Exercises
Drone Picking
beginnerRight‑hand consistency
Arpeggios over open D strings
Steps:
- 1.Keep D strings ringing
- 2.Use alternating picking
Related Tunings
DADGAD Tuning
A modal tuning that creates rich, droning sounds perfect for Celtic, folk, and ambient music. Neither major nor minor.
Open D Tuning
Creates a D major chord when strummed open. Perfect for slide guitar, blues, and folk music with a bright, ringing tone.
Standard Tuning
The most common guitar tuning, used in the vast majority of songs. Perfect for beginners and foundational for all other tunings.
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