D Standard (Whole Step Down) tuningD G C F A D
D standard lowers every string a whole step: D G C F A D. It keeps standard chord shapes but sounds darker and heavier.
Also called · Whole step down · DGCFAD
String chart
Tuning your guitar to D Standard (Whole Step Down)
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Pluck one string at a time and let it ring. The tuner detects which string you're playing.
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If the needle is left of centre the string is flat, so tighten it. If it's right of centre the string is sharp, so loosen it.
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Turn the peg slowly until the note turns green and the needle sits in the middle. Then move on to the next string.
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Go round once more: tuning one string slightly changes the tension on the others.
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Questions & troubleshooting
- What are the notes of D Standard (Whole Step Down) tuning?
- D Standard (Whole Step Down) tuning on guitar is D G C F A D, from the lowest string to the highest.
- How do I tune to D Standard (Whole Step Down) from standard tuning?
- Starting from standard (E A D G B E): string 6 down a whole step, string 5 down a whole step, string 4 down a whole step, string 3 down a whole step, string 2 down a whole step, string 1 down a whole step. Every other string stays the same. Use the tuner above to check each string.
- Is D Standard (Whole Step Down) tuning bad for my guitar?
- No. Changing tuning is completely safe. Just tune gradually, and when raising pitch go slowly so you don't over-tighten a string. After a big change, the neck can take a day to settle, so check your tuning again.