About 7-String Drop G tuning
Drop G takes the whole 7-string down a step from Drop A: G D G C F A D. This is deathcore's native language — a tuning where riffs are as much rhythm-section as guitar, and where note clarity depends on serious strings and a disciplined right hand.
The low G1 fundamental sits at 49 Hz. Pluck cleanly and let the tuner's needle settle for a beat; on strings this heavy, the initial pick attack often reads sharp before the pitch stabilizes — that's the string, not the tuner.
7-String Drop G tuning notes & frequencies (A4 = 440 Hz)
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | G1 | 49.00 Hz |
| 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| 5 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
| 4 | C3 | 130.81 Hz |
| 3 | F3 | 174.61 Hz |
| 2 | A3 | 220.00 Hz |
| 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
Songs & artists in 7-String Drop G
Whitechapel, Emmure and much of deathcore and downtempo.
String gauge advice
.070+ on the seventh string; a 26.5"–27" scale helps enormously.
FAQ
What are the notes of 7-String Drop G tuning on guitar?
7-String Drop G tuning is G1, D2, G2, C3, F3, A3, D4 from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune my guitar to 7-String Drop G?
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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