Drop B Tuning

Very low and heavy — a djent/metalcore staple (Spiritbox, Periphery, Bad Omens). Low to high: B F# B E G# C#.

How to tune to Drop B

1. Tune to D standard (every string down a whole step) then continue, or use a tuner.
2. Aim for, low to high: B F# B E G# C#.
3. Heavier strings (.011–.056+) help keep tension playable this low.

Famous songs in Drop B

• Scarlet — Periphery · get the tone →
• Just Pretend — Bad Omens · get the tone →

More tunings: see all 12 tunings · standard tuning chart