String Configuration
1(High E)
D4
293.66 Hz
2(String 2)
A3
220.00 Hz
3(String 3)
F3
174.61 Hz
4(String 4)
C3
130.81 Hz
5(String 5)
G2
98.00 Hz
6(Low E)
C2
65.41 Hz
Why Use This Tuning?
- •Heavier low end
- •One‑finger power chords
Keep in Mind
- •Requires setup
- •New chord shapes on low strings
How to Tune Your Guitar
1
Tune low E to C
E2 → C2 (down 8 semitones)
2
Tune A to G
A2 → G2 (down 2 semitones)
3
Tune D to C
D3 → C3 (down 2 semitones)
4
Tune G to F
G3 → F3 (down 2 semitones)
5
Tune B to A
B3 → A3 (down 2 semitones)
6
Keep high E at D (from full step down)
E4 → D4 (down 2 semitones)
Essential Chord Shapes
C5
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Open low power chord
F5
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Moveable power chord
Famous Artists & Songs
Bring Me The Horizon
- • "Throne"
Practice Exercises
Chug Patterns
intermediateRight‑hand groove
Syncopated chugs on low C string
Steps:
- 1.Palm mute near bridge
- 2.Accent backbeats
- 3.Use metronome
Related Tunings
Full Step Down (D Tuning)
All strings tuned down a whole step (DGCFAD). Heavier tone, lower tension, great for rock and metal.
Drop B Tuning
Very low: BF#BEG#C#. Requires heavier strings and setup. Massive low end for modern metal.
Drop D Tuning
Lower the low E string to D for powerful, heavy sounds. Perfect for rock and metal with easier power chords.
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