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Songs in Drop D Tuning

Tuning:
D2A2D3G3B3E4

Discover 27 popular songs that use Drop D tuning. Filter by difficulty, genre, or search for specific songs and artists.

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AdvancedProgressive Metal1996

Ænema

Tool

Complex Drop D riffing with odd time signatures. Adam Jones' signature heavy tone.

Perfect for drop d practice
BeginnerGrunge1993

All Apologies

Nirvana

From In Utero. Simple Drop D chords with a hypnotic strumming pattern and cello-like drone.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateGrunge1991

Black

Pearl Jam

Beautiful ballad showcasing Drop D's harmonic possibilities.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateAlternative Rock1993

Cherub Rock

The Smashing Pumpkins

Layered Drop D guitars with a soaring chorus. Great for learning dynamic control.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateEmo/Alternative2012

Colossal

Title Fight

Heavy Drop D riffing with emo sensibilities and dynamic shifts.

Perfect for drop d practice
AdvancedShoegaze/Grunge2013

Crawl

Superheaven

Complex Drop D arrangement with intricate layering and effects.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateGrunge1992

Down in a Hole

Alice in Chains

Haunting Drop D ballad with beautiful chord progressions.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateAlternative Rock1997

Everlong

Foo Fighters

Features the iconic Drop D power chord riff. Great for learning palm muting.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateGrunge1994

Fell on Black Days

Soundgarden

Another Soundgarden classic demonstrating Drop D versatility.

Perfect for drop d practice
AdvancedProgressive Metal1996

Forty Six & 2

Tool

One of Tool's most popular songs. Intricate Drop D riff with bass-heavy groove sections.

Perfect for drop d practice
BeginnerGrunge1993

Heart-Shaped Box

Nirvana

Classic grunge song with straightforward Drop D power chords.

Perfect for drop d practice
AdvancedAlternative Metal2000

Judith

A Perfect Circle

Complex Drop D arrangement with intricate picking patterns.

Perfect for drop d practice
AdvancedNu Metal1992

Killing in the Name

Rage Against the Machine

Aggressive Drop D riffing with complex rhythm patterns.

Perfect for drop d practice
BeginnerPost-Grunge2000

Loser

3 Doors Down

Simple Drop D progression great for beginners to practice.

Perfect for drop d practice
BeginnerIndie Rock2014

Moaning Lisa Smile

Wolf Alice

Simple but effective Drop D progression, perfect for beginners.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateAlternative Rock1998

My Hero

Foo Fighters

Energetic Drop D anthem with memorable riff work.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateGrunge1992

Plush

Stone Temple Pilots

Classic '90s grunge hit in Drop D, highly searched for guitar tutorials.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateIndie Rock2017

Sarah

Alex G

Dreamy Drop D indie song with intricate fingerpicking patterns.

Perfect for drop d practice
AdvancedProgressive Metal2001

Schism

Tool

Complex time signatures and rhythmic patterns in Drop D. A technical challenge for any guitarist.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateHard Rock2004

Slither

Velvet Revolver

Slash's return to Drop D with a catchy, groove-driven riff and bluesy lead work.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateGrunge1994

Spoonman

Soundgarden

Showcases Drop D's power for heavy, rhythmic playing.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateIndie Folk2005

The Engine Driver

The Decemberists

The low D bass note drives this melancholic folk song. Great for fingerpicking in Drop D.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateAlternative Rock2007

The Pretender

Foo Fighters

Driving Drop D riff with dynamic verse-chorus structure.

Perfect for drop d practice
BeginnerAlternative Rock2002

Times Like These

Foo Fighters

Popular Drop D song perfect for beginners learning power chords.

Perfect for drop d practice
AdvancedProgressive Metal2006

Vicarious

Tool

Complex polyrhythmic Drop D arrangement with layered guitar textures and dynamic shifts.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateShoegaze/Grunge2015

Youngest Daughter

Superheaven

Heavy Drop D with crushing dynamics and wall-of-sound production.

Perfect for drop d practice
IntermediateAlternative Rock1995

Zero

The Smashing Pumpkins

Aggressive Drop D riff with Billy Corgan's signature fuzz tone and rapid palm muting.

Perfect for drop d practice

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