Drop F# Guitar Tuning
Drop F# sets the six strings from low to high to F# C# F# B D# G#. Its ultra-low and mechanical voice works especially well for long-scale rhythmic metal and bass-like guitar parts.
Do this first
No theory test. No perfect technique required. Follow these three steps and start making music.
Tap each string to hear it
What changes in Drop F#
The top five strings form G-sharp standard while the sixth string is dropped to F-sharp.
Make the tuning sound intentional
Play a syncopated F-sharp pedal pattern and place higher dyads only on the backbeat.
Shape tip: Use strong noise control, limited chord density and clear rhythmic gaps.
Retune to F# C# F# B D# G# safely
This needs a baritone or extended-scale instrument and custom string gauges.
Change one string at a time, approach the target pitch gradually and recheck every string after the neck settles. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge lifts or the instrument reacts unpredictably.
Turn the open strings into music
Quick answers before you play
What are the notes in Drop F# Guitar Tuning?
From the sixth string to the first string, tune to F# C# F# B D# G#. Use the six playable reference notes above and recheck them after the neck settles.
Is Drop F# Guitar Tuning safe for my guitar?
This needs a baritone or extended-scale instrument and custom string gauges. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge moves or the guitar becomes difficult to intonate.
Can I use normal chord shapes in Drop F# Guitar Tuning?
Some shapes may still work, but a drop tuning changes at least part of the fretboard. Start with the open strings, simple drones and the shape guidance on this page.
Why do the strings go out of tune again after retuning?
Changing one string changes the total tension on the neck. Tune all six strings, wait briefly and repeat the process until every reference pitch remains stable.