Drop G Tuning

One of the lowest common drop tunings — a full fifth below Drop D. Crushing, chuggy territory for deathcore and modern djent, usually on heavy strings or extended-scale guitars. Low to high: G D G C E A.

G6th (low)
D5th
G4th
C3rd
E2nd
A1st (high)
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How to tune to Drop G

  1. This is an extreme low tuning — use very heavy strings (.013–.065+) or a baritone/extended-scale guitar to keep tension playable.
  2. Take Drop A (A E A D F# B) and lower every string a further whole step, or tune directly to, low to high: G D G C E A.
  3. The 6th and 4th strings are both G an octave apart, so you get one-finger power chords like Drop D — just far heavier.
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Drop G tuning — FAQ

What are the string notes for Drop G tuning?

Drop G tuning is, from the low (6th) string to the high (1st) string, G D G C E A.

How do I tune my guitar to Drop G?

This is an extreme low tuning — use very heavy strings (.013–.065+) or a baritone/extended-scale guitar to keep tension playable. Take Drop A (A E A D F# B) and lower every string a further whole step, or tune directly to, low to high: G D G C E A. The 6th and 4th strings are both G an octave apart, so you get one-finger power chords like Drop D — just far heavier.

What is Drop G tuning good for?

One of the lowest common drop tunings — a full fifth below Drop D. Crushing, chuggy territory for deathcore and modern djent, usually on heavy strings or extended-scale guitars.

More tunings: see all 17 tunings · standard tuning chart

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