About 8-String Drop E tuning
Drop E lowers the 8th string a whole step to E1 — the same pitch as a bass guitar's low E, giving one-finger power chords across the bottom of an 8-string. Bands like After the Burial made it a modern metal standard.
Only the eighth string moves from 8-string standard: F#1 down to E1 (41.2 Hz). At this depth, tune slowly and pluck gently; heavy attack bends the pitch sharp for the first half-second.
8-String Drop E tuning notes & frequencies (A4 = 440 Hz)
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | E1 | 41.20 Hz |
| 7 | B1 | 61.74 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 8-String Drop E
After the Burial and much of modern progressive metalcore.
String gauge advice
.084+ eighth string; multiscale strongly recommended.
FAQ
What are the notes of 8-String Drop E tuning on guitar?
8-String Drop E tuning is E1, B1, E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4 from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune my guitar to 8-String Drop E?
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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