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Drop C Guitar Tuner.

Lower again. Plenty of room for a heavier sound.

Tune open strings first. Fit your capo, then switch on “Check with capo on”.

Drop CC G C F A D
REFERENCE TONEA4 = 440 Hz
C2
C · 6th string65.41 Hz

Choose a string below to hear its note.

PLAY A STRINGThickest Thinnest
6 strings · 3 seconds each
Sound & advanced settings

A gentle ping follows a steady note within 5 cents. Its volume follows the sound slider. Microphone audio stays on your device.

Check your intonation.

Compare one open string with the same string pressed at fret 12. Remove your capo and mute the other strings.

  1. 1. Tune and measure the open string
  2. 2. Press at fret 12 and measure again

Press just behind fret 12 with normal pressure. Do not play a harmonic. Repeat the comparison to confirm the result.

Check your six strings.

Press start, then sweep gently across all six open strings, from thickest to thinnest. Let them ring together.

Experimental: overlapping notes can be unclear. Select any result to measure that string alone in this window.

Check a known reference.

Play a steady reference from another device or instrument whose frequency you know. Enter that frequency below.

This compares your input with the reference you supply. It is not a certified calibration. Only numbers are saved, never audio.
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By ear: click a note, match your string, then move to the next. Keyboard: 1–6 to play · Esc to stop

KNOW YOUR TUNING

Drop C: C G C F A D

From standard, lower string 6 by two whole steps and the other five strings by one whole step. Strings will feel looser; a suitable string gauge and setup help if you use this tuning regularly.

The table shows the open-string setup at A4 = 440 Hz. For capo pitches, use the capo controls above.

Drop C notes and frequencies from thickest to thinnest
StringNoteHzFrom standard
6 · thickestC265.41E → C, down two whole steps
5G298.00A → G, down a whole step
4C3130.81D → C, down a whole step
3F3174.61G → F, down a whole step
2A3220.00B → A, down a whole step
1 · thinnestD4293.66E → D, down a whole step

A DIFFERENT STARTING POINT

Find your tuning.

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READY FOR THE FIRST CHORD

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A QUICK REFRESHER

A better start to every session.

01

Start with the thickest string.

Play the reference tone for your thickest string. Pluck the open string on your guitar, without pressing a fret.

02

Listen. Adjust. Repeat.

Turn the tuning peg slowly until the pitches match. Or use your microphone and follow the meter to the centre.

03

Work your way across.

Follow the notes in your chosen tuning, from thickest to thinnest. Check every string again when you finish, then you’re ready to play.

GOOD TO KNOW

A little tuning know-how.

Why do my strings feel loose in Drop C?

Lowering the pitch reduces tension. If the strings buzz or feel hard to control, an appropriate string gauge and a guitar setup can help. The tuner cannot assess your instrument’s setup.

What are the notes in standard guitar tuning?

From the thickest string to the thinnest, standard tuning is E2, A2, D3, G3, B3 and E4. Their frequencies are approximately 82.41, 110, 146.83, 196, 246.94 and 329.63 Hz, using A4 = 440 Hz.

Can I tune without a microphone?

Yes. Choose “Tune by ear”, play a string tone and match the sound with your guitar. Each tone repeats until you stop it. Turn off Repeat to hear a single pluck.

Does this work with an electric guitar?

Yes. The reference notes are the same for a six-string electric, acoustic or classical guitar in standard tuning. For microphone mode, use a clean amp sound at a comfortable volume, or place your device close enough to hear the unplugged string.

Why isn’t the microphone picking up my guitar?

Allow microphone access in your browser, move closer and reduce background noise. Pluck one open string at a time and let it ring. If access is blocked, check your browser’s site settings or use the reference tones instead. Microphone tuning requires a secure HTTPS connection.

Is my audio recorded or sent anywhere?

No. The tuner analyses microphone audio locally in your browser. It does not record, save or upload your playing. Press “Stop listening” to release the microphone.

Privacy & cookies

Your guitar audio is processed entirely on your device. We do not record it, store it or upload it.

Saved guitars, setlists and your ping preference are stored in this browser on this device. You can delete each guitar in “My guitars”. Clearing site data removes these settings and the offline cache. The offline cache contains the tuner’s pages and the code that generates reference tones, never microphone recordings.

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Last updated 13 September 2026.

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Your own tuning.

Enter 4 to 12 notes in physical string order, from the thickest side. Include the octave, for example E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4. Use notes suitable for your strings and instrument.

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Your setlists.

A setlist keeps songs in playing order, with the tuning and capo for each one. Open a song’s setup in the tuner when you are ready to play.

Create your first setlist

Give your practice session a name, then add songs.

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