Drop C tuning

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Drop C tuning is technically an alternative guitar tuning where at least one string has been lowered to a C, but most commonly refers to CGCFAD, which can be described as D tuning with a 6th string dropped to C, or drop D tuning transposed down a whole step. Because of its heavier tone, it is most commonly used in rock and heavy metal music.

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Variations

• CGDGBE - Dropping the low E string to a C, and the A string to a G, to make a fifth chord. The rest of the strings remain the same.
• CADGBE - This is achieved by taking standard tuning (EADGBE), and dropping the low E to a C. All other strings remain in standard tuning.

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Artists that have used CGCFAD

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Artists that have used CADGBE

• Bob Dylan - predominantly in the period 1965-1966.
• John Mayer - on the song "Neon".
• Muse - on the songs "Map Of The Problematique" & "Dead Inside"
• Nickelback
• Brad Richter - on the piece "Flirtation"

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Artists that have used CGDGBE

• Keola Beamer
• Melvins - on the song "Evil New War God"
• Richard Thompson
• Soundgarden
• pt:Retrofoguetes - Julio Moreno (Album Enigmascope Volume 1)

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References

Source of the article : Wikipedia