Drop B Tuning

Very low: BF#BEG#C#. Requires heavier strings and setup. Massive low end for modern metal.

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String Configuration

1(High E)
C#4
277.18 Hz
2(String 2)
G#3
207.65 Hz
3(String 3)
E3
164.81 Hz
4(String 4)
B2
123.47 Hz
5(String 5)
F#2
92.50 Hz
6(Low E)
B1
61.74 Hz

Why Use This Tuning?

  • •Extreme low range
  • •One‑finger power chords

Keep in Mind

  • •Requires heavy strings
  • •Neck/intonation setup needed

How to Tune Your Guitar

1

Tune low E to B

E2 → B1 (down 10 semitones)

2

Tune A to F#

A2 → F#2 (down 3 semitones)

3

Tune D to B

D3 → B2 (down 5 semitones)

4

Keep G at E (down 3)

G3 → E3 (down 3 semitones)

5

Tune B to G#

B3 → G#3 (down 4 semitones)

6

Tune high E to C#

E4 → C#4 (down 4 semitones)

Essential Chord Shapes

B5

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Open drop power chord

Famous Artists & Songs

Slipknot

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Practice Exercises

Syncopated Riffs

advancedTight rhythm

16th‑note chugs with accents

Steps:

  1. 1.Use metronome 90–120
  2. 2.Alternate pick
  3. 3.Focus on muting

Related Tunings

Drop C Tuning

Lower and heavy: CGCFAD. Favorite for modern rock/metal with single‑finger power chords on low strings.

Full Step Down (D Tuning)

All strings tuned down a whole step (DGCFAD). Heavier tone, lower tension, great for rock and metal.

Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)

Standard tuning lowered by one semitone. Slightly easier bending, warmer tone, and used by many famous guitarists.

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