String frequencies
This table shows this page’s tuning. A4 and note names follow settings. Press ▶ to hear a target; if you change the tool tuning, follow the targets in the card.
| Note | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | 61.74 Hz | |
| F♯2 | 92.50 Hz | |
| B2 | 123.47 Hz | |
| E3 | 164.81 Hz | |
| G♯3 | 207.65 Hz | |
| C♯4 | 277.18 Hz |
How to get there from Standard
- string 6 E2 ↓ B1 · 5 semitones
- string 5 A2 ↓ F♯2 · 3 semitones
- string 4 D3 ↓ B2 · 3 semitones
- string 3 G3 ↓ E3 · 3 semitones
- string 2 B3 ↓ G♯3 · 3 semitones
- string 1 E4 ↓ C♯4 · 3 semitones
Styles & songs
Metal · Alternative metal
Drop B lowers all six strings. Its lowest target is B1, not B2; mute the other strings and let each note settle before adjusting.
- Locust — Machine Head
- Unsainted — Slipknot
FAQ
How far below Drop D is Drop B?
Every string is three semitones lower than Drop D. From Standard, string 6 drops five semitones and the others drop three.
Is this B Standard?
No. B Standard keeps Standard intervals. Drop B lowers the sixth string an extra two semitones relative to the other five.
What if the lowest note is hard to detect?
Check B1 against the reference tone, play gently and mute the other strings. Low tension and a weak microphone signal can make readings uncertain; do not tighten by an octave to force a reading.
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