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Drop F# Tuning
Drop F# tuning notes:
F#1C#2F#2B2D#3G#3
This Drop F# guitar tuner is preset for 6-string F#C#F#BD#G# tuning. Tune F#1-C#2-F#2-B2-D#3-G#3 from low F# (F sharp) to high G# for ultra-low metal riffs.
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Learn Drop F# After You Tune
Use this page as a short practice route: tune to F#1-C#2-F#2-B2-D#3-G#3, hear how the open strings behave, then move into songs, related tunings, and chord shapes that make Drop F# useful.
Difficulty
Advanced
Best approached as a advanced guitar tuning.
Songs
0
Start with chord shapes and related tunings while the song list grows.
Best for
Drop F# tuning 6 string, F sharp guitar tuner, F#-C#-F#-B-D#-G# notes, baritone 6-string metal setup
First practice targets
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All drop tuningsCompare 6-string Drop F# with Drop G, Drop G#, Drop E, and other extreme low tunings.Metal and rock tuningsSee where Drop F sharp fits among modern metal, djent, and baritone-style guitar tunings.Tuning stability tipsKeep the low F# string tight, stable, and intonated after heavy picking.
About Drop F# Guitar Tuning (F#C#F#BD#G#)
Drop F# tuning, also written Drop F sharp tuning, is F#-C#-F#-B-D#-G# for 6-string guitar. It is an extremely low setup for modern metal, djent, progressive metal, and heavy rhythm guitar, with the lowest three strings forming an F#5 power chord.
Use this Drop F# guitar tuner as an F#C#F#BD#G# note check: 6th string F#1, 5th string C#2, 4th string F#2, 3rd string B2, 2nd string D#3, and 1st string G#3.
Drop F# sits one half step below Drop G and one whole step below Drop G#. It reaches into baritone and extended-range territory on a normal 6-string guitar, with the low F# landing just above the low E range of a bass guitar.
Because F#1 is so low, this tuning is setup-sensitive. Heavy strings, accurate intonation, and a stable nut/bridge setup matter more here than in Drop B, Drop A, or Drop G. Many players prefer a baritone-scale guitar for tighter attack and clearer pitch.
Drop F# Tuning Notes (F#C#F#BD#G#)
From lowest to highest: F#1-C#2-F#2-B2-D#3-G#3
6th string
46.25 Hz
Low F#, the root of the open power chord and the main chugging string.
5th string
69.30 Hz
C#, the fifth above the low F# and part of the open F#5 shape.
4th string
92.50 Hz
F#, one octave above the lowest string.
3rd string
123.47 Hz
B, keeping the upper-string layout in familiar standard-style intervals.
2nd string
155.56 Hz
D#, the major-third interval used in standard-tuning chord shapes.
1st string
207.65 Hz
G#, the highest string in Drop F# tuning.
Recommended String Gauges for Drop F# Guitar Tuning
.013-.068 or .014-.070
Drop F# usually needs a very heavy low string. A .068 or .070 low string is a practical starting point on a 25.5-inch scale guitar, while baritone guitars often handle the tuning with better tension and intonation.
Common Power Chords in Drop F# Tuning
F#5 Power Chord
Strum the bottom three strings open for the core Drop F# sound.
One-Finger Power Chords
Bar the lowest two or three strings at any fret for movable power chords.
G#5 at 2nd Fret
Bar the lowest strings at the 2nd fret for a tight G#5 shape.
B5 at 5th Fret
Bar the lowest strings at the 5th fret for a heavy low-register metal position.
How to Tune a Guitar to Drop F# (F#1-C#2-F#2-B2-D#3-G#3)
1
Start from Drop G and lower every string by one semitone, or start from Drop G# and lower every string by one whole step.
2
Tune the 6th string down to F#1. This is extremely low, so tune gradually and let the string settle before fine-tuning.
3
Tune the 5th string down to C#2.
4
Tune the 4th string down to F#2, one octave above the lowest string.
5
Tune the 3rd string to B2, the 2nd string to D#3, and the 1st string to G#3.
6
Strum the lowest three strings open and listen for an F#5 power chord: F#-C#-F#.
7
Retune after a few minutes of playing. At this pitch, the low string can drift as the neck and string tension settle.
Drop F# Tuning FAQ
Quick answers for choosing strings, learning songs, and practicing this tuning.
What notes are in Drop F# tuning?
Drop F# tuning is F#-C#-F#-B-D#-G# from lowest to highest string. The lowest three strings form an F#5 power chord: F#-C#-F#.
Is Drop F# a 6-string guitar tuning?
Yes. This Drop F# tuner is set up for 6-string guitar: F#1-C#2-F#2-B2-D#3-G#3. Because the low F# is very low, many players use heavy strings, a baritone guitar, or a multiscale setup.
Is Drop F# the same as Drop F sharp tuning?
Yes. F# means F sharp, so Drop F# and Drop F sharp refer to the same tuning. Do not confuse it with F# standard tuning, which keeps standard-tuning intervals instead of drop-tuning power chords.
Is Drop F# the same as F#C#F#BD#G# tuning?
Yes. F#C#F#BD#G# is a compact way to write the same Drop F# notes from the 6th string to the 1st string.
Is Drop F# higher or lower than Drop G?
Drop F# is one semitone lower than Drop G and one whole step lower than Drop G#. It is an extremely low tuning for a regular 6-string guitar.
Is Drop F# the same as F# standard tuning?
No. Drop F# is F#-C#-F#-B-D#-G# and keeps one-finger drop-tuning power chords. F# standard would keep standard tuning intervals instead of the dropped 6th-string relationship.
What string gauge works best for Drop F#?
Many players start around .013-.068 or .014-.070 for Drop F#. A baritone-scale guitar usually makes the low F# tighter and easier to intonate than a short-scale guitar.
What is Drop F# tuning best for?
Drop F# is especially useful for Drop F# tuning 6 string, F sharp guitar tuner, F#-C#-F#-B-D#-G# notes. It changes the way open strings and chord shapes feel, so spend a few minutes listening to the open strings before learning full songs.
Is Drop F# tuning good for beginners?
Drop F# is an advanced tuning. Beginners can use it, but it helps to learn the target notes first and start with slower songs before trying fast chord changes.
What songs use Drop F# tuning?
Drop F# is used for a range of alternate-tuning arrangements. Start by practicing simple chord shapes and related tunings before moving to full songs.