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 Aug 26 2008, 01:34 PM
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Is the low E string the only one you adjust from standard tuning to get to Drop D? I heard that you tune it down to match the tone of the standard tuned D string. Is that it?! Sounds pretty simple!
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Aug 26 2008, 01:35 PM
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QUOTE (Praetorian @ Aug 26 2008, 01:34 PM)  Is the low E string the only one you adjust from standard tuning to get to Drop D? I heard that you tune it down to match the tone of the standard tuned D string. Is that it?! Sounds pretty simple! yeah just drop the e to d and thats it... --------------------  |
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Aug 26 2008, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE (Outlaw2112 @ Aug 26 2008, 08:35 AM) yeah just drop the e to d and thats it... Wow...pretty cool, I'll give that a shot! Standard D tuned to 440 correct? -------------------- Ben
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Aug 26 2008, 01:44 PM
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QUOTE (Praetorian @ Aug 26 2008, 08:37 AM) Wow...pretty cool, I'll give that a shot! Standard D tuned to 440 correct? Yes but be careful if you have a floating bridge. With a floater, when you drop the E, it will de-tune the rest of the strings. -------------------- |
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Aug 26 2008, 01:45 PM
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Drop D - D A D G B E
Double Drop D - D A D G B D D Standard - D G C F A D |
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Aug 26 2008, 01:46 PM
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QUOTE (skennington @ Aug 26 2008, 08:44 AM) Yes but be careful if you have a floating bridge. With a floater, when you drop the E, it will de-tune the rest of the strings. I am actually glad you mentioned that. I was trying to think about that, because there is less tension on the bridge. Ahh...I am not good enough to notice the small detune I don't think!  -------------------- Ben
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Aug 26 2008, 01:46 PM
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Pinched harmonics work the best on the 6th (dropped D string). Give it a try
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Aug 26 2008, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE (Emir Hot @ Aug 26 2008, 08:46 AM) Pinched harmonics work the best on the 6th (dropped D string). Give it a try Oh cool! I am glad to hear that because I still cannot do a pinch harmonic well yet! -------------------- Ben
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Aug 26 2008, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE (steve25 @ Aug 26 2008, 02:45 PM) Drop D - D A D G B E Double Drop D - D A D G B D D Standard - D G C F A D excellent explanation, there are also Drop C: C G C F A D and Drop B, double drop B, etc. and lot of Open tunings !!! -------------------- |
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Aug 26 2008, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE (Praetorian @ Aug 26 2008, 02:34 PM) Is the low E string the only one you adjust from standard tuning to get to Drop D? I heard that you tune it down to match the tone of the standard tuned D string. Is that it?! Sounds pretty simple! You have to intonate if you do that. 1:it's not really that cool. 2: intonation is boring. -------------------- Eatsleepjam:
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Aug 26 2008, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE (Juan M. Valero @ Aug 26 2008, 02:04 PM) excellent explanation, there are also Drop C: C G C F A D and Drop B, double drop B, etc. and lot of Open tunings !!! Cheers bud! |
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