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Drop Tuning, Standard Tuning., Does it matter and what's necessary?

The Danchez View Member Profile	Dec 17 2009, 03:48 PM
Dec 17 2009, 03:48 PM	GMC:er Posts: 6 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Jersey City, NJ	Hey guys, First off, I want to apologize to all administrators if this topic is in the wrong section of the Forums. And secondly, I have two questions I'm about to ask this question in a rather strange and kind of childish manner, but I don't know how to go about asking these things, so I'll just try to say it. Getting preliminary information out the way, I'm a rock-head at heart. I love those low tuned riffs that just make your head bop up and down, getting you in the mood. I'm always afraid to experiment (which is BAD!) and I feel that Standard Tuning is too "bright" or "happy" in sound. People tell me not to be fooled, because you can still create those head-bopping riffs even in Standard Tuning, which I'm sure is true. I've also heard some actually say that tuning really doesn't even matter (which surprised me a lot because I didn't really agree with that). I know I'm going a bit all over the place here, but please stay with me here. I want to re-create with my guitar, the sounds that those modern day rock bands create with their instruments. What I'm referring to specifically are those low voiced deep sounds that sound really really "rocky." Just reiterating again, people said that as long as you have the right gear, you can sound as "rocky" as those dropped tuned with the normal tuning. My question is if that is true or not? If it is, what gear can I get that'll make my sounds have a lot of "bite" to them and just "aggressive"? If it isn't true...I want to experiment with a drop tuning. I was thinking Drop Db/C#. I have an affinity towards Db/C#. I just love that key. So what kind of strings (gauge, material, brand) should I get for it? Thanks in advance guys! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Dec 17 2009, 04:01 PM
Dec 17 2009, 04:01 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	Several options here!!! Record in standard tuning and then drop it to whatever you want in your DAW, Heavier strings and dropped tunings, Baritone Guitar or get a 7 string which will give you a B below your bottom E! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Dec 17 2009, 04:03 PM
Dec 17 2009, 04:03 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Some examples of the bands you want to sound like would be really helpfull! for Drop C# I would use 10-52 strings if you solo a lot or 11-54 if you are more of a rythm player and want a tighter sound. Ernie Ball is my favourite brand of strings but that's really up to preferance... How to get the sound you are aiming for can only be answered if we get an example of what sounds you are speaking about!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

CathShadow View Member Profile	Dec 17 2009, 04:05 PM
Dec 17 2009, 04:05 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 383 Joined: 5-August 08 From: South Africa	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Dec 17 2009, 06:03 PM) Some examples of the bands you want to sound like would be really helpfull! for Drop C# I would use 10-52 strings if you solo a lot or 11-54 if you are more of a rythm player and want a tighter sound. Ernie Ball is my favourite brand of strings but that's really up to preferance... How to get the sound you are aiming for can only be answered if we get an example of what sounds you are speaking about!! Yeah Ernie ball ftw!!!!!! and yeah I agree You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

The Danchez View Member Profile	Dec 17 2009, 05:46 PM
Dec 17 2009, 05:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 6 Joined: 16-December 09 From: Jersey City, NJ	The best example off the top of my head of a band that uses that tuning (Drop Db/C#) is this young band called There For Tomorrow. They're pretty poppy-alternative rock. You can check out one of their tracks called "Wish You Away" on this link: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/MZZusN12958/ I really dig the aggressiveness of the intro to that song and I feel that it's even more accentuated by the tuning they're using. Their sound would be pretty darn on point to what I would want to create in terms of mine. Is this a good enough example of what I meant? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by dsanc89: Dec 17 2009, 09:35 PM

Daniel Realpe View Member Profile	Dec 19 2009, 03:28 AM
Dec 19 2009, 03:28 AM	Instructor Posts: 5.655 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Bogota	"and I feel that Standard Tuning is too "bright" or "happy" in sound." One example where standard tuning can sound pretty heavy is this: imo You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my: INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here

Adrian Figallo View Member Profile	Dec 19 2009, 06:41 AM
Dec 19 2009, 06:41 AM	Instructor Posts: 3.466 Joined: 24-October 09 From: lima peru	hey there, well im recording now with my band, and we tune the guitar and bass one step down, on D, i love this tuning, i use and hybrid set of ernie balls, 11 for the 3 heavier strings, and 10 for the thinner ones. i love the open D chord, and i love the open D on the bass too. But specially i love the tension of the strings, that's why we get down there You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check my Instructor Profile Rockers! Got a Blog too!, www.adriantracks.com Follow me on facebook and youtube! -Facebook -Youtube

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Dec 20 2009, 03:55 AM
Dec 20 2009, 03:55 AM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	For dropped Db you can try Daddario EXL116 11-52 set. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

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