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Drop C tuning

Guitar tuning

Drop C tuning
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Guitar tuning

Drop C tuning (CGCFAD)
Drop C tuning (CGCFAD) (listen)

Drop C tuning is 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.

Examples

CGCFAD tuning

  • Alter Bridge – on the song "Isolation"
  • Arch/Matheos – on the song "Sympathetic Resonance"
  • Chimaira – on most songs after their first album
  • Metallica – on the majority of songs in the St. Anger album
  • Nickelback – on most songs in their 2003 album The Long Road
  • Skillet – on the song "Monster"
  • System of a Down – on the song "Sugar"

CADGBE tuning

  • Bob Dylan – predominantly in the period 1965–1966
  • John Mayer – on the song "Neon"
  • Muse – on the song "Map Of The Problematique"
  • Brad Richter – on the piece "Flirtation"
  • The Tallest Man on Earth – on the song "The Sparrow and the Medicine"

CGDGBE tuning

  • Richard Thompson – on the song "Hope You Like The New Me"
  • Soundgarden – on the song "Limo Wreck"

References

References

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  3. Emil, Werstler. (7 August 2008). "Emil from Daath Talks Guitars". [[Roadrunner Records]].
  4. [http://www.guitarrepairbench.com/electric-guitar-repairs/altered_tuning_setup.html Guitar Setup for Drop C Tuning] article explains drop tunings for rock guitars and metal bands on the [http://www.guitarrepairbench.com Guitar Repair Bench Luthier Website]
  5. Freed, Nick. (20 December 2010). "Album Review: Alter Bridge – AB III". [[Consequence of Sound]].
  6. Michael Kizer. (21 October 2011). "Jim comments briefly on the tunings used on Sympathetic Resonance".
  7. "Rob Arnold of Chimaira – Guitar Rig and Gear Setup – 2009". GuitarGeek.
  8. (2021-05-06). "Metallica Guitar Tunings Over The Years: The Complete, In-Depth Guide!".
  9. "Rig Rundown - Nickelback's Chad Kroeger & Ryan Peake". Premier Guitar.
  10. "Nickelback Equipment".
  11. "Skillet - Monster (Tab)".
  12. "Sugar Tab by System of a Down {{!}} Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm".
  13. "Open/Alternate Tunings".
  14. "CADGBE Guitar Tuner". gtdb.org.
  15. (16 September 2011). "The Uses of Drop D and Drop C Tunings Today".
  16. Delany, Ross. (31 July 2006). "Muse - Black Holes and Revelations".
  17. Richter, Brad. (3 October 2005). "Brad Richter, Solo Guitar Collection". [[Mel Bay Publications#Mel Bay Publications.
  18. The Tallest Man On Earth - Topic. (2014-11-30). "The Sparrow and the Medicine".
  19. "The Tallest Man On Earth - Sparrow And The Medicine (Guitar Pro)".
  20. "Q&A re: Gear and Tunings". richardthompson-music.com.
  21. Little, Guy. (29 December 2013). "Richard Thompson". [[Acoustic (magazine).
  22. Rotondi, James. (June 1994). "Alone in the Superunknown". [[Guitar Player]].
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