Drop C tuning

Drop C tuning (CGCFAD)

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.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Variations

• CGDGBE – 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.^[6]
• CADGBE – This is achieved by taking standard tuning (EADGBE), and dropping the low E to a C. All other strings remain in standard tuning.^[7]

Artists that have used CGCFAD

Artists that have used CADGBE

• Bob Dylan – predominantly in the period 1965-1966.^[23]
• John Mayer – on the song "Neon".^[24][25]
• Muse – on the songs "Map Of The Problematique"^[25][26] & "Dead Inside"
• Nickelback^[19]
• Brad Richter – on the piece "Flirtation"^[27]

Artists that have used CGDGBE

• Keola Beamer^[28]
• Melvins – on the song "Evil New War God"
• Richard Thompson^[29][30]
• Soundgarden^[31]
• pt:Retrofoguetes - Julio Moreno (Album Enigmascope Volume 1)

References