About 7-String Drop A tuning
Drop A is to a 7-string what Drop D is to a 6-string: lower the extra string a whole step and one-finger power chords appear on the bottom. It's arguably the definitive modern metal 7-string tuning, from Slipknot to Periphery.
Only the seventh string changes from 7-string standard — tune it down from B1 to A1. Everything above stays in familiar E standard territory, so melodies and chords keep their usual shapes.
7-String Drop A tuning notes & frequencies (A4 = 440 Hz)
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | A1 | 55.00 Hz |
| 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Songs & artists in 7-String Drop A
- Psychosocial — Slipknot
Periphery, Trivium (several eras) and much of modern metalcore.
String gauge advice
A .062–.065 seventh string keeps the low A tight on 25.5"–26.5" scales.
FAQ
What are the notes of 7-String Drop A tuning on guitar?
7-String Drop A tuning is A1, E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4 from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune my guitar to 7-String Drop A?
Use the tuner above: pluck each string and adjust until the needle centers on the target note shown for that string.
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