DADGAD Tuning
An open, suspended tuning popular in Celtic and fingerstyle guitar. From the thickest to the thinnest string the notes are D A D G A D.
| String | Note | Standard | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th (low) | D (D2) | E | changed |
| 5th | A (A2) | A | – |
| 4th | D (D3) | D | – |
| 3rd | G (G3) | G | – |
| 2nd | A (A3) | B | changed |
| 1st (high) | D (D4) | E | changed |
Tune to DADGAD Tuning step by step
- Lower the 6th string from E to D.
- Leave the 5th string (A), 4th string (D) and 3rd string (G) as they are.
- Lower the 2nd string from B to A.
- Lower the 1st string from E to D.
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What is it used for?
Fingerstyle, folk, Celtic music and modal riffs. The open strings form a Dsus4 chord.
Led Zeppelin's Kashmir is the best-known rock example.
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FAQ
What are the notes of DADGAD Tuning?
From the 6th (thickest) string to the 1st (thinnest): D, A, D, G, A, D.
What is DADGAD Tuning used for?
Fingerstyle, folk, Celtic music and modal riffs. The open strings form a Dsus4 chord.
How do I tune my guitar to this tuning?
Lower the 6th string from E to D. Leave the 5th string (A), 4th string (D) and 3rd string (G) as they are. Lower the 2nd string from B to A. Lower the 1st string from E to D.
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