The "Deep G Drone" tuning is a remarkably low and resonant open G variant for the Guitar. As the original description playfully suggests, "Drop them drawers she said and he said good day", this tuning is certainly unique and aims for a powerful, almost primal sound. It's built around a multi-octave G note, creating a rich, thick foundation that lends itself beautifully to blues, slide, and heavy-hitting rock or drone music. This is not your typical Open G tuning; it's significantly deeper and fuller, providing an immersive harmonic bed.

Technical Analysis:

This tuning transforms your guitar into a formidable G major-based instrument. The open strings are tuned to G1, G2, G2, D3, G3, D4. This arrangement provides a powerful G major sonority across four octaves. Specifically, you have:

• Three G notes (G1, G2, G2, G3) across the low strings, creating an incredibly thick and resonant root.
• Two D notes (D3, D4) providing the perfect fifth, grounding the tuning firmly in the G major chord.

The repetition of G notes, particularly the unison G2 on strings 5 and 4, results in an immense, sustained drone perfect for rhythmic accompaniment or evocative soloing. The strong presence of both the root (G) and the perfect fifth (D) across multiple octaves effectively creates a G5 power chord voicing, which can easily lean into either G major or G minor feels. This structure is ideal for baritone-like textures or for those seeking a massive low-end presence.

Chordal Opportunities:

Due to its open chord structure, the Deep G Drone tuning offers intuitive chord shapes:

• Open Chord: The open strings themselves form a rich G major chord (G-G-G-D-G-D), perfect for an immediate, powerful G drone.
• Barre Chords: By simply barring across any fret, you instantly create a major chord (or a powerful G5-like voicing, depending on how you perceive the lack of a major third). For example, a barre at the 2nd fret yields an A major/A5 sound, and at the 7th fret, a D major/D5 sound. This makes it incredibly easy to play a vast range of songs with simple movements.
• Slide Guitar: This tuning is exceptionally well-suited for slide guitar. The open G chord provides an excellent starting point, and moving a slide across the frets will produce perfect major chords up and down the neck.
• Two-Finger Chords: Experiment with simple two-finger shapes on the upper strings (e.g., strings 3, 2, 1) to find different inversions or suspended chords around the G and D.

This tuning encourages a creative approach to harmony, emphasizing powerful open voicings and easy transposition.

Open String Notes:

Here are the notes for each open string, from thickest to thinnest:

• String 6 (Low E): G1
  
• String 5 (A): G2
  
• String 4 (D): G2
  
• String 3 (G): D3
  
• String 2 (B): G3
  
• String 1 (High E): D4
  

How to Tune:

To achieve the Deep G Drone tuning from standard E Standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-e), follow these specific string adjustments. Please be mindful of the significant string tension changes and consider a heavier gauge string set for optimal performance and safety, especially for the strings with large downward movements.

• String 6 (Low E): Tune down 9 semitones from E2 to G1. Caution: This is a substantial drop (-9 semitones). Using a heavier gauge string for the low E is strongly advised to maintain playability and tone.
• String 5 (A): Tune down 2 semitones from A2 to G2.
• String 4 (D): Tune down 7 semitones from D3 to G2. Caution: This is a significant drop (-7 semitones). A heavier gauge string is strongly advised for optimal performance.
• String 3 (G): Tune down 5 semitones from G3 to D3. Caution: This is a significant drop (-5 semitones). A heavier gauge string is advised for optimal performance.
• String 2 (B): Tune down 4 semitones from B3 to G3. Caution: This is a notable drop (-4 semitones). Consider a heavier gauge string or exercise care.
• String 1 (High E): Tune down 2 semitones from E4 to D4.

General Recommendation: When tuning strings down by more than 4 semitones, or up by more than 4 semitones, it is generally recommended to use a different gauge string set to ensure proper tension, intonation, and string longevity. For this tuning, especially strings 6, 4, 3, and 2 will benefit from a heavier gauge.