Drop C tuning is technically an alternative guitar tuning where at least one string has been lowered to a C, but most commonly refers to CGCFAD, which can be described as D tuning with a 6th string dropped to C, or drop D tuning transposed down a whole step. Because of its heavier tone, it is most commonly used in rock and heavy metal music.
Variations
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- CGDGBE â€" Dropping the low E string to a C, and the A string to a G, to make a fifth chord. The rest of the strings remain the same.
- CADGBE â€" This is achieved by taking standard tuning (EADGBE), and dropping the low E to a C. All other strings remain in standard tuning.
Artists that have used CGCFAD
Artists that have used CADGBE
- Bob Dylan â€" predominantly in the period 1965-1966.
- John Mayer â€" on the song "Neon".
- Muse â€" on the songs "Map Of The Problematique" & "Dead Inside"
- Nickelback
- Brad Richter â€" on the piece "Flirtation"
Artists that have used CGDGBE
- Keola Beamer
- Melvins â€" on the song "Evil New War God"
- Richard Thompson
- Soundgarden
- pt:Retrofoguetes - Julio Moreno (Album Enigmascope Volume 1)
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