🎸Drop tuning for beginners

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[@itssteveufool]

Drop Tuning kept me from quitting guitar in my first few months. I was instantly able to transfer my guitar hero skills (joking but true) to the real thing.

[@The_JustJoshing]

Yeah, it’s way easier than playing in standard lol

[@jeromieb038]

Same here there's something about drop tuning

[@emielhasselt2518]

I feel this! It developed the hand sync I already had build from GH without me worrying about hand placement too much

[@plkpg]

When I first started, I remember playing System of a Down tunes in standard E tuning. I realized it sounded a bit off but I just kept going until one day when I looked it up on the internet.

[@mr.rage_baiter]

bruh thats what i just did lmao

[@ellocodelbajo2060]

As a tuning maniac, I loved this video. As much as I love drop C and drop A tunings, I'm a low-budget musician, so I stick to the good ol' drop D tuning for my own songs :D

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Can't beat it!

[@hexaldecima6839]

Hell yeah! I play drop C tuning on drop D via audacity's pitch shift.

[@danyukhin]

I play in drop A on my 200 EUR Harley Benton Les Paul clone, amazing quality for the price and massive versatility they offer 7 strings and baritones too

[@JSession]

I was just talking about this to a friend. I almost always play standard but when there’s a drop (whatever) riff I like. I just play it on drop D lol SUE ME

[@roxievazz9570]

I love that ESP you're playing. It's a beautiful thing.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yessir!

[@saltpepper7123]

For me drop tuning is just so relaxing to play in. Just one finger power chords instead of two. But preferably for metal I prefer simply Downtuning to a lower standard tuning. Im a brutal death metal type of guy, so I like to stay in the more traditional c# sharp standard. It’s not high but not too low. Perfect tuning for that type of metal. I like the challenge of playing fast two finger power chords. But drop tuning is just so fun.

[@Zeagods-CyberShadow]

Im a Nu metal guy so for me its Drop B and A

[@Kanalminister]

Hey Rob, I'm glad KZbin recommended your channel to me. Let me tell you how we met in 2003, because I still remember that :D You were on the Roadrage Tour in 2003 with Chimaira, together with Ill Nino and Spineshank. When you played the Markthalle in Hamburg (Germany), my friend got us passes to interview the bands, because she worked at a small, local radio station. We talked to Laz from Ill Nino, Mikey from Spineshank and to you from Chimaira. I was like 17, super nervous and my english already sucked back then. You explained to me how to play pinch harmonics, because I asked you how you play those "high notes" in some songs. You took out a pick and explained it, simple as that. Thanks again, man. I also took pictures with you, Laz and Mike. I still have those :D Too bad I missed half of your set, because the morons running the place took like forever to let all the people in. Anyway, it was nice to meet you back then and it is good so see that you are still making music. Greetings from Germany, Chris

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha that's awesome Chris! That was a super fun tour for us, and I totally remember Hamburg! I always loved playing in Germany, and hope for the opportunity to do so again one day! Cheers brother, and I'm glad you've found my channel as well!🤘

[@ryanriffs_1349]

1:40 the perfect iron man intro 👌 🔥

[@LowFrequencyOxidizer]

Agreed. I played in drop tuning and never looked back. Same way with Baritone Guitars. Love the way they play and sound and never went back 🤘

[@619dar]

I remember learning all of this with my friend Richie. I spent 16 to 18 months learning all of the tunings. And how easy it was just to tune the 6th string. Made my playing a lot better. For the bell tolls, Am I evil and smoke on the water. I learned to play them in Standard E.

[@mcoon1987]

When I was 14 just starting out once I learned power chords I realized I could do it one finger if I dropped the low string. I started doing it and I thought I came up with it 😂. Yea, I was pretty ignorant. I was bummed when I learned that was already a thing lol.

[@AlexSenichek]

"Fight fire..." was tight!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🔥🤘🔥

[@evilempire1808]

A couple of years ago I started experimenting with Drop C. But since my band wanted to play at Standard E I settle for Drop D from time to time. Now I think how interesting it would be one of the guitars in that tone and the other without dropping... Regards !

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

I've loved drop tuning and thick strings since before it was a common thing-- well, lower than drop d and c, anyway.

[@manuelharlander8604]

nice video rob :) what i do with one of my guitars is to tune in drop E (standard E) like you do but i go with the rest of the strings a whole step up ;) so i can play standard tuning in drop :p

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Crazy!

[@lukeknutson3191]

I like both tunings. I love drop tunings for the ability to be a little bit more loose in my playing.

[@DessDess623]

Hello can I ask you? Will the chords diagram will change if I drop tuning on my guitar? Im using d# standard tuning

[@papaemeritus4544]

6:25 - Robs face be like "loooooookin fo dat mobo"

[@hilltroneye]

One more time Thanks Rob Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cheers to Poland bro! I hope to make it back there again one day! 🍻

[@gtandirtbikes--]

Love the bellzzzzz

[@KorpseGrinda00]

Chimaira, wow... You're one of the bands that got me into metalcore. Some of your songs that blew me away were Six, Secrets of the Dead, Eyes of a Criminal, Down Again, Everything You Love... Sure there's more. Thanks very much for all the hard work, still amazing music to listen to. Great to see you're still active on the instrument & online.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cheers for that dude! 👊 I appreciate you tuning in!

[@TylerGibsonMusic]

All I play in, is Drop tunings. Mainly Drop B because it has that low end, but clarity also.

[@gtandirtbikes--]

Metalica is my favorite too❤️‍🔥

[@666percentfishing]

When i think of drop C, i think of "NEVER BACK DOWN NEVER BACK DOWN - DESTROYING EVERYTHING!!!"

[@666percentfishing]

Ps: glad to see you are well, looking healthy and bringing lessons to the masses. Keep being busy rulin', from Perth Western Australia.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤘

[@Samuraijake93]

Keep em coming rob! Awesome video I wish I had this when I was learning guitar

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Jake!

[@hilltroneye]

Wow that was super clear and enjoyable to watch. Thanks for your work here

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey happy to hear it and thanks for tuning in!🎸

[@creepymcpeepers]

I like the esp with one pickup it’s kool

[@vajraloka1]

Great video ,you don't skip over things .

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🙏

[@user-ys7or4yc3r]

HI ROB Thank you for the excellent video I'm glad you upload tutorials for us beginners too This helps us a lot to progress on the guitar Your CD is excellent and I hope you will soon release another CD!!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks dude! And thanks for tuning in!

[@YesYouCANPlayGuitar]

Awesome video as always Rob!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks brother!

[@KevOppelt]

Thanks for the video. Always good to have a reference to revisit. This kinda stuff gets me pumped after not playing for weeks. Especially because Chimaira is still my fav band. I play it loud and proud at the restaurant kitchen 🏠

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Serve it up! 🥩🤘

[@dinh71]

As a beginner, this video was so informative, and that you did a great job at conveying the info! Thank you!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey happy to hear that man, and I really appreciate it! 🎸

[@arielcandoleta5347]

Thanks for taking the time to explain the concept of drop tuning I appreciate it.

[@anythingnothing1874]

🤘🏻👊🏼👊🏼🤘🏻good video man

[@megatodd707]

Great video. Holy smokes…. Wish I had this video years ago when I started playing. You are doing the guitar/metal community a great service. 👍

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Todd! Hopefully it can help others!

[@sebastianbustios2461]

I passed by here and I stayed watching this video only and exclusively for the guitar. What a beautiful guitar for God's sake.

[@blackdiamondcleaningservices]

Look forward to two nights of Drop C in May! 🤘😎🤘

[@blackdiamondcleaningservices]

Booked my flights. Awful times available from California, but it'll be worth it.

[@6MasterWilly6]

At 7:30: Rob: my band Chimaira… Me: Hey, I love a band named Chimaira *30 seconds later, pulls out a guitar with the Chimaira logo* Me: OH SHIT!!!! I freaking love Chimaira! Pass out of existence is one of my favorite albums of all time, and one of the best metal albums EVER! Every song is brutal and punishing but still catchy and memorable!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Welcome aboard bro!

[@Daddy53751]

Weirdly enough, I was never really overly interested in studying up on drop tunings, even though I seriously love listening to it, but I’m a lazy player in my old age. (I spend the lions share of my time building and modding nowadays) But cupids arrow struck, and I’ve fallen in love with alternative tunings over the last few years, but it wasn’t metal that turned me onto them but Queens of the Stone Age! I’m not sure why, but C standard and D standard lately are just stuck in my craw.

[@creepymcpeepers]

Happy holidays rob arnold

[@jedsteelwell2354]

If only my guitar teacher would have started me out like this 20 years ago I probably would have progressed faster in the beginning.

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Awesome video

[@Bleedingimages]

I think your greatest lesson was the Xmas Cincinnati show!🤘

[@xxxxx7876]

Hey Rob, what about string gauges and drop tunings? What string gauges do people normally use with dropped tunings ?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I like 10's for E and drop D. I like 11's for drop C and drop B. I like 11's + an additional 60 gauge for drop A on a 7 string. 🤘

[@LowFrequencyOxidizer]

I use 13s and tune to drop F#

[@lukeknutson3191]

@@RobArnoldWorld my preferences too!

[@darthdurkelthewise320]

Love that old school ESP w/a single humbucker and the location of that volume knob 🤘🏻

[@usynthesis4749]

That guitar is awesome! 😄 Looks like putting on an old pair of your most comfortable sneakers. 😆 I bought a pretty sweet ESP Mirage once, and I sold it like a dummy. It couldn't replace my number one, but still. Wish I would have kept it. 😅

[@chriskennedy7262]

good video rob i have my 7 tuned in b standard and i love it :)

[@MatthiasBuesing]

Still didn't get what's behind that Drop tuning stuff...I tuned down do C standard. Tuning down just the lowest string will make chords easier for sure but all scales for leads are fucked up. And chords on E/A string are different than on A/D string... But I have to do it so all good 😂

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That's EXACTLY how I feel about playing 7 string guitars. All of my go-to sweet spots are gone!

[@user-qh4ii1su2g]

Man awesome tutorial 2 in one for beginners it just piece of gold! However can you please show ur AMP settings too? Cuz am soo confused with my Amp lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thanks man! Here you go! www.robarnoldworld.com/robsamp

[@restlessyouthproductions]

Subscribed. thanks for the video without all the unnecessary theory showoff stuff.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey I appreciate that and welcome aboard bro!🎸

[@nottocloseplease]

I just liked the old video because Rob has a nice smile in thumbnail

[@RobArnoldWorld]

👊🙂

[@billyandbobandbillybob]

he plays all the songs i play and he play the power chords exactly like me... i sub

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤘

[@mrpotai333]

Dammmm...the sound😍.what sd pick up that you use on that maple guitar rob?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

It's a JB! I think I talk more about it in this video if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXXUiIKdZqljeqs

[@mrpotai333]

@@RobArnoldWorld alright rob.thanks for the info☺️👍.anyway great sound rob i love it🤘😍🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@mrpotai333 🤘

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

What a fantastic channel had to subscribe, just starting out in metal guitar, what amp software are you using to get that sound please? Awesome channel

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hey thanks dude and welcome aboard! Here's a recent video I made about my all time favorite amp sim, which is the one I used to create this drop tuning vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXUZKOhoNaqkKs

[@dewim1976]

Great video. i just got the "the drop" pedal by digitec, to easily switch to lower tunings.

[@randallbryant9456]

"Rob", Thank You...But "Drop C" is tuning each of the 6 strings down to "D" ?. And then the "E" string further lower to "C" ?. I might be alittle confused with My Tuner. I'll try that later.🤙

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That's correct! Drop C is CGCFAD low to high.

[@marcus2239]

I think Rob Arnold and Dave Davidson from Revocation be BADASS guitar Collaboration

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Dave's the man!

[@marcus2239]

@@RobArnoldWorld you also. I think your groove and tremelos would compliment each other. Also dude Check out Abated Mass of Flesh ( good slam groove) Alien Carcass ( amazing wtf black Metal) Wounded Funeral ( brutal fast black Metal ) and Cranial Contamination ( good fast slam with groove) Also I think You and Whitechapel be good too . I think there are riffs from bands that I go yeah they listened to Rob growing up. Shred on dude.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@marcus2239 Cool! Have you ever heard the Chimaira song, Born In Blood? Check it out if not- it's got a sick guest appearance from Whitechapels Phil Bozeman!

[@marcus2239]

@@RobArnoldWorld yep. That was a highlight on that album as well as The build up in Samsara .And your work on Undead is under rated imo

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@marcus2239 Thank you sir! I'm incredibly proud of Undead!🤘

[@santiagoferrer5299]

I'm new playing guitar and listening to rock and metal music would you mind giving me the name of the first song?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Sure man! Assuming you're talking about the song I'm playing at the very beginning of the video, it's one of the greatest and most famous metal songs ever! It's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" by Metallica. Definitely check it out! 🎸

[@santiagoferrer5299]

@@RobArnoldWorld thank you so much, I listened to your album and really liked it, actually it was the first whole metal album that I’ve listened to and my favorite song was the summit

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome! Glad you checked it out! Please check out my main band, Chimaira, next! I'll suggest starting here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Orn6OZZsiKbpIsi=ZzA3h5aOSqGvwSPV@@santiagoferrer5299

[@whodat7269]

How tf u grow ur hair that fast from last video

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha I wish it were growing faster!

[@JeremiahDaniel1995]

8:16 do you have actives or hum buckers single coils, on your guitar?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

At that particular time stamp, I'm playing my ESP RA-2, which has one active EMG 81 humbucker. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGqnfZd7l7pmqKs

[@NintenDub]

Can you telle.what a pick does in the next video? 🤣 I'm kidding. Good info for those egginer brats not in the know. Have a good day yall,rob stay shredding bro

[@ReginaldAnteel]

Holy shit I didn’t realise you had a custom 7 string with the Chimaira logo. Jealous.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yeah man! Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/baeqmXdorr2WhKc

[@ByrneNoticeTX]

just curious if you take a song tuned in a standard how would you play it on a drop a tuned guitar

[@RobArnoldWorld]

You would just play everything that includes the 6th string, two frets up!

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaabbbb]

Hey, could u give me tabs on 12:30 please? I love the dissonant sound but am too beginner to recreate it

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Try this! www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/machine-head-davidian-tab-s42293

[@stevenmurphy9225]

With so much distortion i can hardly hear any difference

[@user-nx3ko1ep8m]

ЧЬИМИИИИИИИРРРРРААААА!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!