Drop C♯ tuning: C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯
Drop D shifted down a semitone: the whole guitar is tuned a half step down, then the 6th string drops a further whole step. Common in heavy rock for a lower, thicker sound.
Drop C♯ notes and frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency | Change from standard | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | C♯2Down three semitones | 69.30 Hz | Down three semitones | |
| 5 | G♯2Down a half step | 103.83 Hz | Down a half step | |
| 4 | C♯3Down a half step | 138.59 Hz | Down a half step | |
| 3 | F♯3Down a half step | 185.00 Hz | Down a half step | |
| 2 | A♯3Down a half step | 233.08 Hz | Down a half step | |
| 1 | D♯4Down a half step | 311.13 Hz | Down a half step |
String 6 is the lowest (thickest) string. Frequencies use A4 = 440 Hz.
How to tune to Drop C♯ from standard
- String 6: E → C♯ (down three semitones).
- String 5: A → G♯ (down a half step).
- String 4: D → C♯ (down a half step).
- String 3: G → F♯ (down a half step).
- String 2: B → A♯ (down a half step).
- String 1: E → D♯ (down a half step).
Tune down past the note and come back up to it: the string settles and holds pitch better. After a big change, check every string again because the neck tension shifts.
Questions
What are the notes in Drop C♯ tuning?
From the lowest (thickest) string to the highest: C♯ G♯ C♯ F♯ A♯ D♯.
How do I tune to Drop C♯?
Open the Fartguitar tuner with Drop C♯ selected, allow the microphone and play one string at a time until the needle sits in the middle. You can also play each reference note on this page and match it by ear.