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DADGAD Tuning

Notes:
D2A2D3G3A3D4

This tuner is preset to DADGAD tuning. The instrument type and tuning are locked for this page.

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Popular Songs in DADGAD

Practice these carefully selected songs to get familiar with DADGAD tuning. Each song showcases different techniques and chord progressions possible with this tuning.

View all 12 songs in DADGAD
AdvancedRock1975

Kashmir

Led Zeppelin

Epic DADGAD masterpiece with complex fingering and exotic scales.

Great for practicing dadgad techniques
BeginnerFolk

The Water is Wide

Traditional

Beautiful traditional ballad perfect for learning DADGAD fingerpicking.

Great for practicing dadgad techniques
AdvancedAcoustic2001

Drifting

Andy McKee

Modern acoustic guitar masterpiece showcasing DADGAD's capabilities.

Great for practicing dadgad techniques
IntermediateRock Ballad1993

Two Steps Behind

Def Leppard

Shows how DADGAD works in rock ballads.

Great for practicing dadgad techniques
IntermediateFolk Rock1971

Going to California

Led Zeppelin

Another Zeppelin classic demonstrating DADGAD's folk potential.

Great for practicing dadgad techniques
AdvancedFolk Rock1969

Black Mountainside

Led Zeppelin

Intricate DADGAD fingerpicking piece inspired by Bert Jansch.

Great for practicing dadgad techniques

Why These Songs Work Well in DADGAD

These songs were specifically chosen because they take advantage of DADGAD tuning's unique characteristics. Whether it's the open chord voicings, easier fingering patterns, or the distinctive sound that this tuning provides, each song demonstrates why many guitarists choose DADGAD for their music. Practice these songs to develop your ear for this tuning and discover new playing techniques.

💡 Practice Tips for DADGAD

  • • Start with the beginner-level songs to get comfortable with the tuning
  • • Focus on how chord shapes differ from standard tuning
  • • Listen to the original recordings to understand the intended sound
  • • Practice transitioning between DADGAD and standard tuning
  • • Experiment with the open strings to discover new chord voicings

How to Tune Your Guitar

Follow these simple steps to get your guitar perfectly tuned using our online tuner.

1Getting Started

  1. Click the settings button to choose your instrument and tuning
  2. Press the microphone button to start listening
  3. Allow microphone access when prompted

2Tuning Process

  1. Play one string at a time clearly
  2. Watch the needle - center and green means in tune
  3. Adjust your tuning pegs as needed

3Auto-Detection

  • Auto-detect automatically selects the string you're playing
  • Turn it off to manually select strings
  • Great for beginners and experienced players

💡Pro Tips

  • Play strings clearly and let them ring out
  • Needle left = tighten, needle right = loosen
  • Tune in a quiet environment for best results