Drop B tuning is an incredibly popular tuning for guitarists who want a low, heavy, or aggressive tone.
If you have played in Drop D Tuning before (check out my Drop D resource guide here), Drop B will feel the same to play, only with a lower sound.
Drop B is also a handy tuning for guitarists who want to play some songs originally meant for 7 string guitars.
How to tune your guitar in Drop B
Great songs in Drop B tuning with Guitar TAB
Easy chord shapes you can play in Drop B Tuning
Check out my Guide to Alternate Tunings for more drop tunings you might want to try out.
Check out Drop C Tuning for a very similar tuning as well as some great songs to learn.
Drop B tuning changes the tuning of all six strings and tunes them all down quite low.
To tune your guitar in Drop B, you need to tune all six strings down one-and-a-half steps in pitch, then tune the low string another whole step down to B.
You tune the low E string initially down to C#, the A string down to F#, D down to B, G down to E, B down to G#, then high E down to C#.
Now to change to Drop B, you lower the low C# string down to B.
You will end up with your guitar strings tuned to B F# B E G# C#.
Here is a diagram showing what each string is tuned to in Drop B tuning:
It’s useful to think about Drop B tuning as tuning down to C# Standard Tuning, then dropping the low string down to B.
Think about this in the same way you can change between Standard Tuning and Drop D Tuning.
I recommend learning more about Drop D Tuning in this guide so you can see how similar it is to Drop B Tuning.
The main difference is that Drop B Tuning is quite lower in pitch.
But chord shapes and scale patterns feel the same on both tunings.
What Strings to Use for Drop B Tuning
What Strings to Use for Drop B Tuning
Drop B Tuning tunes all six strings down quite far compared to Standard Tuning.
If you tune a guitar in Standard down to Drop B, you might notice your strings become loose and sloppy to play.
Trying to play a fast or aggressive song with low string tension can make it awkward and sound terrible.
If you want to tune down to Drop B Tuning, you might want to switch to a heavier set of strings.
There is no best string gauge to use in Drop B Tuning as every guitarist has different preferences.
You will likely want to use at least 10-gauge strings to prevent the strings from becoming too slack.
The string gauge that feels best for you also depends on your guitar’s scale length as explained in this guide.
Learn all about string tension and string gauges in this guide.
Chords in Drop B Tuning use the same shapes as chords in Drop D Tuning.
This means if you know a few chords from Drop D Tuning, all you need to do to play those chords in Drop B Tuning is learn how the chord names change.
Open Chords in Drop B Tuning
Open Chords in Drop B Tuning
You might recognize these chord shapes as C, Am, A, D from Standard Tuning.
If you play these chord shapes in Drop B Tuning, the only thing that changes is the name of each chord.
Once you get used to this change in pitch, you’ll find it easy to play most of the open and barre chords you already know from Standard Tuning or Drop D.
Notice that the chord for ‘B’ includes the low B string.
You might recognize this chord as D in Standard Tuning.
One advantage of playing in a Drop tuning is that you can slightly change some chords and make great use of the lower three strings.
The best example of this in Drop B Tuning is with the chords B, Bm or any other variation with B as a root.
Power Chords in Drop B Tuning
Power Chords in Drop B Tuning
Power chords are simple to play in Drop B Tuning and you will find a lot of songs use them.
If you know how to play power chords in Drop D Tuning, this will feel easy.
All you need to do is get used to the notes on the low B string and you can easily figure out the position of any power chord.
Simply flatten a finger across the lower three strings to play a power chord in Drop B Tuning.
Both are fine to use as power chords.
Study the fretboard diagram below to get used to the note positions and find any power chord you want.
Drop B Tuning Scales and Fretboard
Drop B Tuning Scales and Fretboard
The below diagram shows the notes on the fretboard in Drop B Tuning.
I recommend reading this guide to learn how to memorize the fretboard and use the method to memorize the notes in Drop B Tuning.
While you can play in Drop B Tuning without knowing the note positions, you can achieve far more when you have a comfortable grasp of the notes on the fretboard.
Memorize the open strings first so you can easily tune any guitar in Drop B
Memorize the notes on the low B string first, so you can easily find power chord positions and barre chord positions
The note ‘B’ has been highlighted across the fretboard because a lot of songs in Drop B Tuning focus heavily on B.
Memorize these positions and you start to notice them focused on in a lot of songs
B minor Scale in Drop B Tuning
B minor Scale in Drop B Tuning
One of the most common scales you’ll see used in Drop B songs is the B minor scale.
If you already know a few songs in Drop B, compare the notes and chords from those songs to the above diagram.
Even if the song doesn’t perfectly match these notes, you’re likely to find that a lot of songs do closely follow this scale.
Learn more about the B minor scale in this guide on the D Major scale (both scales use the same notes).
B Major Scale in Drop B Tuning
B Major Scale in Drop B Tuning
While bands that use Drop B Tuning tend to use the B minor scale more, it’s worth learning the B Major scale as well.
If you compare the bottom three strings in the above two diagrams, you’ll notice that the power chord positions change for both scales.
For example, the B minor scale plays power chords on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th frets.
The B Major scale plays power chords on the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th frets.
If you’re writing a power-chord or riff-based song and feel a bit stuck using the B minor scale, try writing your parts using the notes in the B Major scale instead.
Many guitarists mistakenly think that minor scales are for heavy music and Major scales are only for upbeat music.
Learn more about the B Major scale in this guide.
Drop B Tuning Songs
Drop B Tuning Songs
There are a lot of bands that make great use of Drop B Tuning.
A lot of heavy and aggressive styles of music use Drop B Tuning, but the tuning can be used in other styles of music.
Here are some popular examples of songs in Drop B Tuning you might want to try out.
Most of Slipknot’s songs are in Drop B Tuning.
There are a few songs in other tuning such as Drop A, but the majority use Drop B.
The below Guitar TAB shows both guitarists’ parts in the intro riff of Nero Forte.
Try learning both parts and play each one along with the song to hear how changing a few of the notes to the upper B string changes the feel of the riff.
The song is played at 129 bpm, so work up to tempo using a metronome if you have trouble playing the palm-muted notes with a tight rhythm.
Here are some other Slipknot songs in Drop B worth checking out:
Duality – power chord riffs and fast alternate picking in the verses
Drop B Tuning plays a big role in helping the simple riffs in Carrion achieve a massive sound.
The song opens with a lightly drive tone before cranking up the gain for the below riff.
Try playing this riff in Drop D, then play it in Drop B to hear how the lower tuning completely changes the feel of the riff.
At around 224 bpm (the song changes tempo throughout), this Drop B song will give you plenty of practice for your picking accuracy and stamina.
There are some fun arpeggios later on in the song, so once you get through the rhythm parts, check it out for something a bit different.
I wanted to include this song to show that Drop B can be used in styles of music other than the styles covered above.
While Drop B doesn’t guarantee that a song will sound heavy, the low tuning definitely helps.
This song’s slow and heavy riff wouldn’t sound the same in a higher tuning such as Standard or Drop D.
This part is played at 72 bpm, so focus on making each note sound as heavy as possible.
For more songs in lower tunings you might want to try out, check out this guide to Drop C Tuning.
If you want to explore different types of tunings, check out this guide to Alternate Tunings for plenty of options.
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You may have already heard about Drop B tuning, especially if you’re into metal or hard rock music from iconic bands such as Slipknot, Machine Head, Lamb of God, and many others.
Playing your guitar in Drop B tuning is an excellent way of drastically dropping the overall range of your guitar.
In this article, we are going to take a closer look at Drop B tuning and take you through a step-by-step guide on how to tune your guitar to Drop B, some easy-to-play chords, as well as 23 awesome songs in Drop B tuning that you can learn right away.
What Is Drop B Tuning?
Drop B tuning involves you having to ‘drop’ the tuning of your 6th string from the low E, as it is in standard tuning, all the way to B which is a drop of two and a half steps.
One in which only the tuning of your 6th string, with the rest of the strings still in standard tuning.
However, in this article, we will focus on the 2nd and the more common variation in which all 6 strings are tuned down.
To refresh your memory, the following are the respective notes that each of the 6 strings is tuned to in a standard E tuning:
However, once you tune your instrument from standard E to a Drop B tuning, the individual notes for each of the strings will look like the following:
Who Uses Drop B Tuning?
Since Drop B lowers your instrument’s overall range by a whopping two and a half steps, it lends a dark and heavy sound to your guitar playing – making it ideal for metal and hard rock genres.
It also lets you chug on the Drop B string for a sludge metal effect.
Drop B tuning is pretty easy for guitarists across skill levels to master.
Another great advantage Drop B provides is the ability to play power chords with just a single finger barring.
This tuning has a gritty, low-end sound that lends a nice rumble to your tone.
How Do I Tune My Guitar to Drop B Tuning?
How Do I Tune My Guitar to Drop B Tuning?
How Do I Tune My Guitar to Drop B Tuning?
If you’re starting out from a standard E tuning, then Drop B tuning requires you to lower your 6th string down by two and a half steps, and lower the rest of the 5 strings by one and a half steps.
6th (E) string: Turn your 6th string’s tuning peg down slowly from E all the way till it reaches the B note.
Keep plucking the string to ensure that it accurately matches the B note in your guitar tuner.
5th (A) string: Pluck your 5th string, and tune it down from an A by one and a half steps – till you reach the note G♭.
4th (D) string: Similarly, tune down the 4th string from the D note by one and a half steps – till it reaches the B note.
3rd (G) string: Do the same for the 3rd string – slowly tuning it down from G all the way to reach the E note.
2nd (B) string: Tune down your 2nd string from B till you reach A♭- one and a half steps down.
1st (E) string: Finally, tune down your 1st string from an E by one and a half steps to a D♭.
What To Keep In Mind When Tuning To Drop B
Here are a couple of things you should keep in mind while tuning your guitar to a Drop B:
Use A Tuner: While some alternate tunings require relatively minor tweaking from standard tuning and often only a few strings, Drop B will have you changing the tuning of all 6 of your guitar strings.
To ensure that all 6 strings are perfectly in tune with their correct notes, using a physical or an online guitar tuner app can be of great help.
Tune Slow: When changing the tuning drastically, as is the case with Drop B, always turn the tuning pegs slowly – this will alter the tension of your strings slowly and not suddenly – preventing any damage to your guitar or strings.
Also, make sure you’re turning the tuning peg in the direction that reduces the string tension, and NOT increase it.
Increasing your string tension all of a sudden could damage your string or guitar.
Thicker Strings: Tuning your guitar strings down by two and a half steps can drastically lower the action of your strings and cause annoying fret buzz.
This is why you should consider switching to thicker strings that will be easier to play in such low tunings, and also consider getting your guitar set up by a luthier to have a proper setup for Drop B tuning and for the thinker string should you choose.
Here Are The 23 Best Songs In Drop B Tuning
Tabs: See Duality Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Who better to kickstart the list than one of the bands that popularized this tuning in the metal genre!
“Duality” by heavy metal giants Slipknot is just one of the many epic songs that the band has played in drop B.
The track opens with frontman Corey Taylor’s surprisingly soft vocals and a melodic piano.
Close on the heels of the mind-blowing intro is fast and adrenaline-pumping guitar work by Thomson and Jim Root.
This 2004 release ended up becoming the band’s biggest hit on the charts and is crowned as their greatest work by the fans.
If you want to play the edgy, down-tuned riffs like the ones in “Duality,” don’t forget to tune to drop B.
Tabs: See Whispers In The Dark Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Released in 2006 by the Christian Rock band Skillet, “Whispers in the Dark” is a drop B song that earned itself quite a bit of popularity on Christian radio, having being played 4,505 times in 2008.
Heavy riffs and an insane solo drive “Whispers in the Dark.” It’s played on guitars tuned to drop B with a capo on the 2nd fret.
The track has some awesome guitar playing going on, paired with incredible, raspy vocals by John Cooper, who also happens to have written this song.
As the solo in this song can be somewhat challenging for new learners, we suggest you start off with the main riff and go from there.
Tabs: See Don’t Need You Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Iconic heavy metal band, Bullet for My Valentine usually goes with drop C tuning.
Part of their sixth album, Gravity, “Don’t Need You,” is a dark and incredibly fast-paced composition that showcases the band’s quintessential style.
Matthew Tuck’s pained, angry screams are backed by heavy down-tuned riffs and hooks that keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!
To arrive at the tuning used in this song from the standard one, you’ll have to tune down the low E string two and a half steps to B and all remaining strings down one and a half steps.
This is one of the more popular drop B tuning songs on this list!
Tabs: See Overcome Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
“Overcome” by the famous rock band Creed is an excellent song in drop B to add to your guitar repertoire.
Powered by ripping guitars, not to mention a spectacular solo by the supremely talented Mark Tremonti and Scott Stapp’s dramatic, signature vocals, this track is old-school Creed all the way.
The single debuted at number 8 but managed to breezily climb its way up to number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart.
Tabs: See I Worship Chaos Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Most of the ninth album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom features drop B tuning, so explore it to get more familiar with how this unusual tuning is used in metal songs.
Released in 2015, “I Worship Chaos” became the band’s first album after the departure of their guitarist Roope Latvala.
The group played as a four-piece band, with the frontman Alexi Laiho doubling up as both a vocalist as well as guitarist in Latvala’s absence.
All tracks are pretty good, but the one we are going to talk about is the album opener.
Being heavier than what the band usually plays, “I Worship Chaos” truly stands out.
It’s intense, teeming with super speedy guitar and brilliant keyboard riffs.
The strong guitar action and prominent keyboard are backed by explosive vocals by Laiho.
Tabs: See Don’t Stay Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Phenomenally successful rock band Linkin Park’s second album Meteora was a massive hit!
“Don’t Stay” was one of the very few songs by the band that was not tuned to their favorite drop D; instead, they played it in drop B.
We loved the energetic and catchy opening riff that’ll have you reaching for your guitar before you know it!
Just remember to tune your guitar to B-F#-B-E-G#-C# before you get started.
Tabs: See Straight For The Sun Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Powerful, slow, and sludgy best describes the opening track from heavy metal band Lamb of God’s sixth album, Resolution.
“Straight For The Sun” is perhaps the doomiest sounding track by the revered metal band.
Sludgy, heavy guitar riffs and aggressive drum work dominate “Straight for The Sun” along with Blythe’s insanely awesome growls.
The frenzied guitar riffs and muted power chords that show up in verse are all played on guitars down-tuned to Drop B.
Tabs: See Warriors Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Fans of the nu-metal genre will love this track!
“Warriors” by popular American band Papa Roach is an upbeat composition with mind-blowing riffs a hefty dose of hip hop thrown into the mix.
The single was included in their eighth studio album F.E.A.R. that managed to extend the band’s reach in several countries where it charted for the very first time.
In most of F.E.A.R, Papa Roach can be heard experimenting with electronica, but there are some tracks that take you back to the band’s rap-rock roots like “Warrior.”
The cameo adds snazziness to the single, given rise to a hard-hitting combination of heavy riffs and catchy hip hop.
Played in the alternate tuning of drop B, “Warriors” is a great song for those who are just getting familiar with the tuning.
Tabs: See Before I Forget Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Incidentally, the track that fetched them their only Grammy win is a drop B marvel.
The third single from their 2004 album Vol.3: (The Subliminal Verses), “Before I Forget,” is a raw and powerful gem that is often touted as one of their best creations to date.
The intro riff has some genius-level guitar playing in the unusually low tuning of drop B.
Interestingly, the guitar riffs were reworked from an old track out of an unreleased demo of theirs.
In “Before I Forget,” Slipknot manages to strike a perfect balance between aggressive and melodic quotient, giving it a wider reach than their other singles.
This is one of my favorite drop B tuning songs.
Tabs: See Imperium Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
In Machine Head’s 2003 album Through the Ashes of Empires, you’ll hear them going back to their groove and thrash metal roots.
Most of the band’s guitar work, as well as this album, features alternate tuning.
But let’s talk about the brilliant album opener “Imperium” which is six minutes of pure riff-fest in drop B tuning.
The track is heavy, brimming with thrash riffs, fiery vocals, and ample ideas to keep the listeners thoroughly engaged.
Tabs: See Side Of A Bullet Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
“Side of A Bullet” is an emotionally intense tribute by rock band Nickelback to the legendary heavy metal guitarist Dimebag Darell.
Part of their fifth album, All the Right Reasons, the single was only released to U.S. rock stations, peaking at number seven on Billboard US Mainstream Rock.
One of the heavier songs by the band, “Side Of A Bullet,” features aggressive riffs in drop B tuning and frontman Chad Kroeger’s heartwrenching, roaring vocals.
For the solo, Nickelback was lucky enough to source an unreleased riff by Dimebag, which they gladly pieced together and used in the song.
American rock supergroup Audioslave’s debut album was also their most successful album release to date that charted at number seven US Billboard 200 and sold more than three million copies.
To play the third track “Gasoline,” Audioslave tuned their guitars unusually low all the way to drop B.
The guitar work is also pretty incredible, featuring Led Zeppelin-style down-tuned riffs, energetic chorus, and an infectious rhythm.
If you haven’t heard the track, check it out, for it will make a great pick to add to your drop B repertoire.
Tabs: See Vitamin R Leading Us Along Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
This well-liked alt-rock band of three brothers loves low tunings as many of their songs feature drop B tuning.
This chart-topping track from the band’s third studio album, This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In), embodies quintessential Chevelle style.
Angry lyrics, desperate and passionate grunge-like vocals by Pete Loeffler backed by exciting guitar licks all amp up the tense quotient of the song.
Overall the song manages to strike the right balance between melody, rhythm, and heavy, distorted riffs.
In “Vitamin R,” you’ll hear infectious distorted palm-muted riffs and a chorus that’s driven by power chords as well as some cool licks.
You can play this song by tuning your guitar from low to high: B-F#-B-E-G#-C#.
Tabs: See Blunt Force Trauma Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Joining the likes of drop-B-favoring bands like Machine Head and Slipknot is ace metal guitarist Dimebag Darell’s former group Damageplan.
Released in 2004, “Blunt Force Trauma” features a memorable and blazing riff by Dime.
It’s pretty different from what he used to play during his Pantera days.
Most of the songs in the album are in drop B tuning.
We recommend checking the album out as it will give you a glimpse of all Damageplan could have conquered if Dimebag Darell was still around and the band had a chance to grow.
Tabs: See Halo Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
The only track of the album that was jointly written by all four members of Machine Head, “Halo,” centers around organized religion and its repercussions.
The final result was nine minutes of blistering masterpiece featuring epic guitar playing by Robert Flynn and Phil Demmel.
With dueling guitars, intricate dynamics, and melodic chorus, it’s no surprise that “Halo” has become a fan favorite.
Played entirely in drop B, the track features a host of challenging guitar techniques that makes it more suited for intermediate-level players than beginners.
Tabs: See The Death Of Me Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Galloping guitars and explosive screams propel this hit single by British rock band Asking Alexandria.
The lyrics are profound and seem quite personal to the band.
Guitar riffs are solid, and the chorus is pretty melodic with clean vocals.
Two of them feature in Asking Alexandria’s third studio album, From Death to Destiny.
There’s the classic metal screamed-out heavy version, and then there’s the bonus track that’s a rock mix.
In 2014, the band also released an acoustic version of the single via YouTube.
Be sure to check out all three and pick the version you want to learn, and use drop B tuning while you’re at it.
It’s interesting to note that the band went with a rock and roll version to shoot their music video as well as their stage acts.
Tabs: See The Vengeful One Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
After a hiatus of four years from 2011-15, heavy metal band Disturbed thrilled their fans by releasing a fiery single, “The Vengeful One.” The track became an instant hit, peaking at number one on Billboard US Mainstream Rock and coming in on 8th on Loudwire’s 20 Best Rock Songs of 2015.
Even as one of the slower ones on the album, the song keeps the heaviness quotient intact.
Heavy active pickup riffs in low-tuned guitars, pounding drum work, and David Draiman’s intense vocals made “The Vengeful One” well worth the 4-year wait.
Lyrically, the song is about the End of Days where the world has become a destructive mess.
This track seems to be the only one played by Disturbed in drop B tuning and, therefore, a great addition to your repertoire.
Tabs: See Pray For Plagues Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
British alt-rock band Bring Me The Horizon does not shy away from experimenting with eclectic musical styles.
While their earlier work was drenched in deathcore, they gradually started transitioning to more mainstream styles like metalcore and alternative rock.
“Pray For Plagues” from their 2006 debut album Count Your Blessings is a fiery track in drop B that’s also one of their heaviest compositions.
Full of fast guitar riffs, fantastic breakdowns, and vocalist Sykes’ growling vocals, this track showcases the band’s epic versatility.
Many of Bring Me The Horizon’s songs are in alternate tunings.
Tabs: See Romance Is Dead Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
Australia’s biggest metalcore band Parkway Drive’s hit single “Romance is Dead” is a mosh fest that catapulted the band’s popularity the instant it dropped.
This timeless track is also touted by many Australians as the song that pulled them into the heavy metal scene.
Featuring distorted palm-muted riffs, adrenaline-pumping breakdowns, and one of the most phenomenal mosh calls ever, it’s no surprise that this track has become a live staple for Parkway Drive.
Every time they play the song, it whips up the crowd into a frenzy!
The track was released in 2005 as a part of their debut album Killing with a Smile.
Like most of their compositions, “Romance is Dead” is played in the band’s favorite drop B tuning.
If you are looking for a band that almost always plays in this tuning, be sure to check out Parkway Drive’s repertoire.
Tabs: See The Truth Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
While scrolling down this list, you may have already noticed that metal bands favor drop B for its heavier, darker sound.
But there are exceptions where some mainstream bands have picked this unusually low tuning to experiment with their sound.
Prominent American rap rock band Limp Bizkit is one such group.
Their 2005 EP The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) has the band in a heavier and more innovative avatar and features an impressive track in drop B tuning.
Their second track from the album is an interesting blend of banging riffs, epic basslines, and industrial sonics.
This album also marks the return of the band’s guitarist Wes Borland who can be heard using extreme distortion throughout on a guitar that’s tuned to B-F#-B-E-G-C#.
The song that fetched metalcore band August Burns Red, their second Grammy nomination, is an intense, dark composition that’s fueled by chugging riffs, dynamic drum work, and ferociously harsh vocals.
From ABR’s eighth studio album Phantom Anthem, “Invisible Enemy” is a brilliant song in drop B tuning.
The entire album is an eleven-track classic metalcore fest.
In this Grammy-nominated track, you’ll experience a culmination of all the elements that make August burns Red such a revered band in the metal scene.
Tabs: See Denial Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
American alt-metal band Sevendust’s most recognizable song is an absolute gem in drop B tuning!
Part of the band’s second album, Home, “Denial,” is an excellent4 mix of powerful vocals, hard-hitting riffs, pounding drums, and great basslines.
The track showcases Lajon Witherspoon’s vocal prowess that’s an attention-grabbing mix of aggressive screams and a soulful chorus.
In terms of guitar playing, both the lead John Connolly and rhythm guitarist Clint Lowery knock it right out of the park!
The crunchy riffing and the stellar bridge is a masterclass in drop B tuning.
Tabs: See Nomadic Tabs on Ultimate Guitar here.
We’ve dug out a great track in drop B tuning from Slipknot’s 2015 album.5: The Gray Chapter.
Otherwise a classic fast and heavy Slipknot fare, what really stands out in “Nomadic” is the awesome solo.
The band is not really known for their guitar solos, but when they play one, it is quite something, and this track has not one but two ripping solos!
The one played by Mick shows up first with a sweep pick arpeggio pattern that might need a certain level of proficiency to learn.
Tune your guitar to B F# B E G# C# to play “Nomadic” in the same tuning as Slipknot.
Drop B Tuning Chords
Drop B Tuning Chords
Drop B Tuning Chords
Now that you know how to tune your guitar to Drop B, here is an easy and handy chord chart to help you play several different chords in this tuning – the numbers in each cell denote the fret you have to press, while ‘X’ refers to skipping/muting that string.
As you will see, Drop B lets you play plenty of power chords with just a single-finger barring.
Playing with alternate tunings is a fabulous way to expand your guitar playing abilities and source of inspiration as well.
We hope this article gives you everything you need to enjoy the heavy gritty awesomeness of the Drop B tuning!
Want to try out awesome alternate guitar tunings?
Check out our end-to-end tuning article guides and resources on Open E, Open G, Open C, Drop C, Open D, and DADGAD tunings!
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