What does drop-d tuning sound like on a guitar?
Many guitar players change tuning to create a fuller sound, such as tuning all six strings to an open chord when played without fretting (known as an open tuning). One tuning method that simulates an open-chord sound is drop-D tuning.What Does Drop-D Tuning Sound Like?This tuning creates a droning effect that is characteristic of any open chord. The sound is a full, ringing tone with a sustained low note, especially popular power chords in “metal” music.What is Drop-D Tuning?Drop-D tuning affects only the low E string, but creates an open tuning sound. This is a simple way to alter a guitar sound without changing all of the string settings, because only the low E string is changed.How is Drop-D Tuning Accomplished?The low E string is simply re-tuned to a low D. This can be done using a guitar tuner, or can be done by ear by plucking the open D string and lowering the E string until its harmonic ring matches the open D string.How is Drop-D Tuning Used?The low D tone can be used to expan
