D#G#D#G#CF Guitar Tuner
D#G#D#G#CF | E♭A♭E♭A♭CF Double Drop D# + Drop G# (Requires 30" Baritone) - Guitar tuning, chords & scales
Prepare for a sonic journey into the depths with this exceptionally low and powerful tuning. Named "Double Drop D# + Drop G#," this tuning transforms your instrument into a beast, ideal for genres demanding a heavy, resonant foundation. It is explicitly designed for a 30-inch Baritone Guitar, which is crucial given the extreme downward tuning of every string.
Technical Analysis
This unique tuning deviates significantly from standard guitar tuning (E A D G B E). The note configuration is D# G# D# G# C F. Let's break down the intervals between the open strings:
- String 6 (D2#) to String 5 (G2#): Perfect Fourth (5 semitones)
- String 5 (G2#) to String 4 (D3#):Perfect Fifth (7 semitones)
- String 4 (D3#) to String 3 (G3#): Perfect Fourth (5 semitones)
- String 3 (G3#) to String 2 (C3): Major Third (4 semitones)
- String 2 (C3) to String 1 (F3): Perfect Fourth (5 semitones)
The repeating D#-G#-D#-G# pattern on the lower four strings creates a highly consistent and resonant foundation. The 6th and 4th strings are an octave apart (D#2 and D#3), as are the 5th and 3rd strings (G#2 and G#3). This structure is ideal for massive power chords and low-end riffing. The top two strings (C3 and F3) introduce a perfect fourth, maintaining some harmonic flexibility while remaining deep in register.
Chords and Playability
With the open D# G# D# G# C F tuning, the possibilities for heavy music are immediately apparent:
- Open Power Chords: Barring the lower four strings will instantly yield a massive D#5 power chord (D# G# D# G#). Moving this shape up the neck allows for easy access to a full range of power chords.
- Octave Riffing: The D# octaves (6th and 4th strings) and G# octaves (5th and 3rd strings) make it incredibly easy to create thick, layered octave riffs that sound huge.
- Unique Voicings: The C and F on the higher strings, combined with the low D# and G#, can lead to dark, dissonant, or unexpectedly rich chord voicings, such as variations of D#add9 or more complex extended chords depending on context.
- Bass-like Lines: The extremely low register allows for bass-like melodic lines and rhythmic anchoring, especially on the D2# and G2# strings.
How to Tune
This tuning involves significant downward movement for all strings, necessitating a baritone guitar (30" scale length recommended) and appropriately heavy gauge strings to maintain tension and intonation. Tuning down by more than 4 semitones generally requires a heavier gauge string set than standard to prevent flopiness and ensure good tone. All movements here exceed this recommendation, emphasizing the need for suitable string gauges.
- String 6: Tune down 13 semitones to reach D2#.
- String 5:Tune down 13 semitones to reach G2#.
- String 4: Tune down 11 semitones to reach D3#.
- String 3: Tune down 11 semitones to reach G3#.
- String 2: Tune down 11 semitones to reach C3.
- String 1: Tune down 11 semitones to reach F3.
String 6: D2# - The lowest string, tuned to D sharp in the second octave.
String 5: G2# - The fifth string, tuned to G sharp in the second octave.
String 4: D3# - The fourth string, tuned to D sharp in the third octave.
String 3: G3# - The third string, tuned to G sharp in the third octave.
String 2: C3 - The second string, tuned to C in the third octave.
String 1: F3 - The highest string, tuned to F in the third octave.
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Capos for D#G#D#G#CF
| Capo | Tuning | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | D#G#D#G#CF | Double Drop D# + Drop G# (Requires 30" Baritone) |
| 6 | ADADF#B | A D A D F# B (6 String Drop A + Drop D) |
| 8 | BEBEG#C# | E6 |
| 9 | CFCFAD | Open F6/C (CFCFAD) |
| 10 | C#F#C#F#A#D# | PreCapo Drop DG |
| 11 | DGDGBE | G6. Drop DG |
| 12 | D#G#D#G#CF | D#G#D#G#CF |
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Tuning Map
- Fret
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- S5
- S4
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- S1
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