It’s also known as a drop tuning. Hey presto, you get the name ‘drop D tuning’. Simple! “That makes sense. Why bother though? What’s the use?” First, drop D enables you to play a couple of handy chord ...

Guitar skills: Hard rock and metal bands will often use drop D tuning (drop C# and drop C too). The sus2 chord is a basic powerchord with a ... Total Guitar is Europe's best-selling guitar magazine.