6-stringD A D G A D
DADGAD Tuning: Chords, Scales & Drone Voicings
Tune to DADGAD (DADGAD), master Celtic and fingerstyle open chords, map major and Dorian scales, and explore modal drone voicings.
Learn the fretboard in a new tuning
See how each tuning changes your chord shapes, scale patterns, and string setup.
Changing tuning? Find a calculated string-gauge starting point Calculations and review rules are documented in the site methodology.
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6 guides6-string alternate & drop tunings
Learn common alternate and drop tunings for a six-string guitar.
6-stringC G C F A D
Drop C Tuning: Notes, Chords & Scale Map
Tune to Drop C (CGCFAD), play one-finger power chords, map C minor and Phrygian scales, and check string tension.
6-stringD A D G B E
Drop D Tuning: Chords, Scales & Fretboard
Tune to Drop D (DADGBE), adapt open chords, play one-finger power chords, and map common scales across the fretboard.
Extended-range tunings
Find note maps and setup guidance for seven- and eight-string guitars.
7-stringA E A D G B E
7-String Drop A Tuning: Notes, Chords & Scales
Tune a 7-string guitar to Drop A (AEADGBE), play low-A power chords, map scales, and check string tension.
Fretboard fundamentals
Learn theory and fretboard patterns you can use in alternate tunings.
Minor Guitar Scales Across Alternate Tunings
Learn the natural minor, harmonic minor, and minor pentatonic scales mapped across Standard E, Drop D, 7-String B Standard, and 7-String Drop A tunings.
Gear & setup
Compare pedals, plugins, and signal-chain choices for alternate tunings.
PedalsPlugins
Digital Down-Tuning Guide: Pedals & Plugins
Compare the DigiTech Drop, Whammy DT, BOSS XS-1, Solar CHUG Capo, and computer pitch-shifting options.