TOP 10 DROP D SONGS OF ALL TIME

[@RickBeato]

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[@FighterPilot1945]

Cheers rich ☺️ great info tutorial guitarists..

[@barrysoetoro8452]

I know that you know you can drop the first string to D also This tuning works well on 6 &12 string acoustics Thank you for your video enjoy life

[@dsublette1]

It doesn't look like you need any more money.

[@barrysoetoro8452]

@@dsublette1 who are you talking to?

[@johnchristopher6100]

Love your stuff. What kind of tuning does Kim Thayil use in the song "4th of July"?

[@gtoger]

Rick releases a Drop D video and I'm all "Hello! I've waited here for you everlong."

[@bobstar2683]

Excited "ok oooh" from me.

[@titanmonke4146]

Trueee

[@powdermnky007]

You Foo.

[@jasonkieger9249]

Thats the first song i thought aswell

[@nevets0910]

Haha love this comment

[@SerjBassist]

Fun fact: Tom Morello came up with the Killing In The Name verse riff while teaching a student about Drop D tuning.

[@presmasterflash7555]

Wish he had been my guitar teacher.

[@daviddarko2665]

That's dope!

[@nielswil]

@@daviddarko2665 No, drop D. LOL

[@profandrehansel-psicanalis3885]

Fuck yeah 🤘🏻

[@icantstandsbmm8880]

@@johntomasik1555 He definitely gets the recognition. People all over the world praise him. You tools love to say people are “underrated.” Lol

[@thatdonkey7215]

I’m a simple man, I see TOOL, I watch video

[@Dadnoobian]

Yup!

[@normancounts2924]

Nailed it

[@kdrguru]

Goat

[@100thebob]

You could put every Tool song on this list... But come on, 7empest, Lateralus, The Pot, let’s go

[@Emiljon]

No way anything by Soundgarden beats TOOL on a drop D list. Spoonman sounds like Smoke on the Water by comparison.

[@mrfaz4444]

Adam Jones is no joke! No screaming solos just technical artistry!

[@seminole17910]

The guitar tone on the Aenima album is my favorite. That solo near the end of "Third Eye" and the tone on "Pushit" is just incredible. I can't even describe it.

[@colmivers]

@@seminole17910 jesus yes! The tone in pushit on that lstverse that's not on the live version was out of this world!

[@idn]

@@colmivers The live version of Pushit that starts out mellow with the alternate "bridge" is insane!

[@legniak1]

I can’t stand guitar wankery. I’ll take Adams style every time

[@ilay829]

@@seminole17910third eye is a whole journey, just like reflection and rosetta stoned.

[@lewisx6868]

I love how excited Rick gets when he's about to play nirvana he's like a kid it's great

[@rome8180]

Rick Beato: I'm not really a guitarist Also Rick Beato: Plays a bunch of fast riffs effortlessly

[@xziggy_stardustx6786]

He's like, "Aww, I haven't played in a while", but then crushes anything you ask him to play. He's just one of those musicians who knows so many instruments that he feels like a dud if he's been playing the piano, the drums and bass for a week but forgot the guitar. Rick is the one guy you want to find if you want to learn about EVERY ASPECT of music (composition, execution, recording, production, mixing, mastering and every little thing in between). He's an absolute beast. He's taught me SO MUCH valuable information. Watching him almost guarantees learning -- even if you skip, you'll learn something about pick thickness, or how cranking the MID will affect a song depending where you land!

[@michaelb1761]

...and a Marilyn Manson song that could be played by a 6 year-old.

[@StephGV2]

​@@MattsAwesomeStuff Kinda proves the point doesn't it? That's what a guitarist would do. Being not the top most guitarist in in the recording studio, doesn't make Rick "not a guitarist." Being better than most professional guitarists...kinda does.

[@ziiofswe]

Not a guitarist, just a guitar teacher. Totally different.

[@joejones9520]

he's hung out with so many great guitarists for whom it is their life, to him it would be silly to claim to be a serious guitarist...it's all relative Ive found. Ive been both an amazing guitarist and a not so great one, all without my skill level changing, All depends on who's watching and if they know how to play.

[@SIXSTRING63]

Slither from Velvet Revolver is my ultimate drop D tune. The licks, bends and pull offs Slash pulls from that main riff make the whole song.

[@steveataylor3699]

ABSOLUTELY I hear this and I wanna be Scott W RIP

[@wisteria310787]

Glad someone mentioned this one I was waiting for it. Fuckn banga.

[@k.ekkonen4688]

Was definitely surprised that it was left out. When he said ”my all time favourite drop-D I was hoping for Soundgarden but thinking Slither

[@GJSolo]

Drop Db

[@SIXSTRING63]

@@GJSolo No, it’s 440hz tuning. Watch the video and jam along. Slash playing open D chords with drop D E string. Played this tune for years.

[@HighRollersLounge]

01:54 Filter "Hey Man Nice Shot" 02:30 Marilyn Manson "The Beautiful People" 03:35 Avenged Sevenfold "Nightmare" 04:27 Ratt "Lay It Down" 05:36 King's X "It's love" 07:24 Foo Fighters "Everlong" 09:00 Nirvana "On A Plain" 11:15 Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name" 12:55 Tool "Forty Six & 2" 13:52 Soundgarden "Spoonman"

[@tarnocdoino3857]

Kings x was the only one of these bands I did not have in my ear for 20+ years.

[@maximilianoadl]

@@tarnocdoino3857 same

[@sobasage1958]

Thank you

[@pcs56]

@@tarnocdoino3857 You really should check out their stuff. I've been a fan since the 80's. Greatest band no one, except hardcore fans, has ever heard of. Also a LOT of fun to play!

[@davelpz3340]

Where’s Godsmack!!

[@stealingtomorrowband]

That Tool album changed my entire life and outlook at music...

[@brockgan8941]

@A A Both incredible albums in their own right. A sign of a truly amazing band.

[@Krouwkaar]

for me it was Undertow. I Remember thinking how I was going to HAVE to be disappointed for the next album, cause they were never ever going to top that... well we all know how that ended

[@jeffreytucker905]

You know when the video starts and Rick has TWO FULL STACKS behind him that things are about to get serious.

[@thebiggestjerk]

Actually some Zep Tunes had drop D before VH.

[@pawtucketpatriot4759]

King's X needs to be on a what makes this song great they need more love

[@cygnusx-7440]

Absolutely agree. Ty's guitar parts could be the sole feature of an entire Beato video.

[@russell33313]

Agreed

[@michaelbuchanan6993]

Saw King's X open for Living Color at the UF Bandshell in Gainesville, Florida in 1991 I think 🤔. Excellent show. School of Fish was also really good.

[@RH-xs8gz]

Hell yeah, brother

[@jspanos500]

Killer band. I feel like they don't get enough mention, outside of in the know groups like here.

[@DougiePoison]

I was pleasantly surprised to see A7X represented here. They are one of my all time favorite bands and one of the reasons I wanted to learn guitar in the first place.

[@MimikU7812]

I was expecting it to be honnest since first : you're right they are amazing and are also the reason why i wanted to learn guitar, and second : just like he said in the video Syn is one of his great friends and he absolutely loves what Syn is doing in terms of musical prowess

[@jackschultz2740]

You heard lamb of God before?

[@danybr1]

Special Mention: Negative Creep - Nirvana Slither - Velvet Revolver Outshined - Soundgarden

[@stephenbenderplus]

Outshined. Best song ever.

[@mudpuddledive]

YES to all three of those!!!! Negative Creep was one of my first drop D songs to learn, followed by Outshined

[@LintBisquick]

@@stephenbenderplus agreed but is it true Drop D?

[@farolitohernandez4392]

@@LintBisquick How is it not true drop D?

[@paulh9657]

Outshined seriously outshines Spoonman for drop-d playing. So many other chord voicings utilizing that low-d string other than just the open-fifth.

[@attichatchsound-bobkowal5328]

Queen had same good drop D songs. The most well known is "Fat Bottom Girls". But two of their most powerful tracks: "Prophet's Song" and "White Man" are also drop D.

[@zaraak323i]

White Man is in my Top Ten songs, such a brilliant song, musically and lyrically.

[@PereBouSabria]

Yesss Prophet's Song 😍 heavy as fuck

[@pffawg9999]

I have a funny Marilyn Manson story too. I used to work at MTV in Los Angeles and I was on site tech support one of the years they held the VMA's in LA. I had a radio so that if anyone needed computer support they could reach me. On the day before the show they had a dress rehearsal and I hear on the radio, "could we get some more lights in the dressing room? Marilyn Manson has a problem with the dark." Which I thought was wildly ironic considering his image.

[@timmynator8036]

Haha man thats crazy

[@HunterHomistek]

Every time I tune from standard to Drop D, I automatically play "Outshined" for a second. I thought FOR SURE that was going to be number one. Right band, wrong song. So close. haha Super solid list, especially considering how difficult it had to be to narrow down.

[@countrylapi9245]

BOOM! Yes

[@colico14]

Yes, that's the tune that always comes to mind for me as well. The first drop-d song I learned!

[@ethanbarnes7163]

For me it was always Black Hole Sun

[@crb911]

"Outshined" by Soundgarden is in Drop D. That was their killer riff for me in the early 90's.

[@WSG23]

Yes! Outshined has the heaviest intro of the early 90s.

[@karmakultivator]

One of their best songs

[@bensteer3778]

Agreed.

[@MrBruinman86]

@@karmakultivator That whole album is great.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Looking California, and feeling Minnesota.

[@RickBeato]

The video has been cut down to 9 songs because “Hey Man Nice Shot” by Filter was blocked by their publisher. The only option was to trim it out of the video. Sorry! Just to clarify a couple of things that I keep seeing on the comments, Unchained is in actually in Drop C#, Sad But True the entire guitar is tuned down a step and not in Drop D and Black Hole Sun is actually tuned a 1/4 step sharp because the sped the tape up. Try playing along with Black Hole Sun and you will see. Keep commenting! There are some really good suggestions in here :)

[@dougmurrayshow]

Thank you Rick for your channel. Deconstructing music and explaining structures and I guess the term is counterpoints, is so incredibly interesting.

[@GolddenWaffles]

I thought that the guitar from Sad But True was played by James while he was fighting the devil while standing on top of Hercules.

[@VAXHeadroom]

Just came here to comment I thought it was Chewbacca in the thumbnail...

[@danielbeaird6264]

You should do a video about lamb of god, and I'm honestly surprised you haven't yet... I'd suggest ashes of the wake track from the ashes of the wake album but there's alot of good ones from them🤘

[@kathleenhermes3437]

thanks for the great video dont know a thing about drop tuning but im surprised Metallica didnt make the list

[@ontojune]

“Outshined” by Soundgarden is the most Drop-D song ever, imho. Really love the inclusion of “It’s Love” by King’s X, btw.

[@jasonbone5121]

Agree! 100%

[@gorkism]

Definitely outshined!

[@RevJenkins13]

at least an honorable mention for Outshined

[@piddlepond]

I cannot believe he didn’t include it.

[@piddlepond]

And Spoonman is one of Soundgarden’s worst songs

[@eduardofernandez4004]

Helmet's album "In the Meantime" took drop D to another level

[@lg.2000]

!! 🤘🏽

[@antonstefanov2146]

Them and Prong at the time were something else.

[@djkurse9209]

This guy is the most musically inclined person I’ve ever seen. True musician 🎼

[@phantomf4g304]

And we love his passion for music and teaching.

[@Crazyfool12]

I don't know. There's this guy Jimmy Paige some people talk about.

[@phantomf4g304]

@@Crazyfool12 I concur. Although different thing all together. I grew up on Page, Slowhand, Rhodes, Lifeson and George Lynch. All different flavors but sheer brilliance on the fretboard.

[@theshapeexists]

Guthrie Govan is chuckling, but yea hes damn good

[@OberstHulmbug]

Prince: Hold my guitar :) That said, I love Rick´s amazing musical skills and that he takes the time to explain it all to us mortals. Wish Prince would have made videos like this while he could, but I guess he was busy doing what he did.

[@eliaspickering4036]

Drop Dead Legs by Van Halen is another fantastic one. Velvet Revolver’s Slither is another good one.

[@BekkersBelly]

I think Slither is Drop D flat actually... Slash always tunes a half step down

[@wolfbane4875]

@@BekkersBelly You would think so, but that song is actually in standard drop D tuning

[@thedarcehole]

@@BekkersBelly it was standard drop d

[@The_Macaroon]

Drop dead legs is drop c#

[@by-torofmichiganbear1098]

I think Drop Dead Legs is in standard tuning... it's just written in D

[@philipfitzwater6203]

“Unsung” by Helmet was the first tune I learned in drop D, and I was hoping it would have made the list.

[@phnelson033]

Helmet taught me the magnificence of the 0-3-4 (tab-speak) phrasing. Blacktop & Turned Out both shined for me, rockin' those main frets. In fact no heavy drop-D riffage practitioner from that era could go wrong with basically anything off Strap it On & Meantime. Melvins, Unsane, & Cherubs were also major drop-D bands at the time -- for me. In fact Melvins' Honey Bucket I would have to say is the most quintessential drop D tuning riff ever...gotta be a 5th apart to pull that off.

[@trevordeke]

Few of these bands would have written their sad nümetal cookie cutter weakness without having Helmet to rip off. It's Sinatra's world. We all just live here. (Free jazz solo)

[@NARKISDUDE]

would have*

[@georgespencer3973]

@@phnelson033 Blacktop and Turned Out were/are THE best Helmet songs, IMO. We might be the same person :)

[@Jedediah73]

@@phnelson033 I was hoping if I scrolled down enough I'd find Honey Bucket on here. Great call on Helmet too, people are missing on that band big time.

[@Mithrandir69]

Ty Tabor is such an unsung guitar genius. It's a crime that King's X wasn't more popular.

[@Redhotlugnut]

I've heard stories about the record company saying they were easily the most requested band by all the other artists that wanted their albums. I'm guessing they could get them for free? Ty is definitely a player's player

[@doctorpatient519]

sure, the screaming, shredding solos get the lion's share of attention, but take some time to appreciate Ty's outstanding rhythm support work in so many of King's X's excellent catalog ... I think his rhythmic playing in "Lost in Germany" is tremendous

[@Redhotlugnut]

@@doctorpatient519 Haha, good call Doc. That track gets stuck in my head a ton.

[@dedaelus]

Dogman is an incredible riff. First time I heard it I almost OD'd on serotonin

[@brianloy7856]

Ty is so good it’s ridiculous. He can play virtually any style with perfect timing and fingering. His left hand is unparalleled and his right hand has such great feel, muting and harmonics. He also has the Phil Keaggy volume knob swell down pat wherein the pick attack is silenced and the result is a bowed instrument sound (violin, viola or cello) using the pinky finger. I haven’t heard him do that for a while. He lives in the same city I do but as many years as it’s been I doubt if he even remembers me. Although, true story, when my band, the Ryde launched, Ty was my band’s first Sound and Light man for our first 2 gigs as The Edge/Sneak Preview had a few days off and we were using almost identical sound and lighting made by John Gott of Dynamite Sound and Light in Springfield MO

[@sixstringspice5257]

Me: I want to be like Rick when I retire. Kids: I want to be like Rick when I grow up Trees: I want to be crafted into a fine Gibson guitar played by Rick when I am cut down.

[@RickBeato]

Haha!!

[@trudywretched]

@@goodun2974 Haha!

[@franklinpalheiros78]

Rofl

[@Psychedout2000]

“I have a funny Marilyn Manson story...” Uh oh

[@GS-vb3zn]

At least it had a happy ending.

[@shma1israel]

Yeah, if he just would've just stayed down right there and then, he would still be worshiped today.

[@SpaceWarlock]

@@shma1israel oof

[@bodyfarmbrat]

😆

[@jonaspereira007]

Best comment

[@billywestom]

The main riff of “Killing In The Name” is one of the best, most satisfying riffs of all time.

[@timmynator8036]

Listen to "know your ennemy" by the same band. Puts KITN to sleep

[@timmynator8036]

@Nick Swanson it does lol . The ending is brilliant and that Maynard part was so great

[@whiskeycan529]

KITN is a better composed song overall but if we're talking single riffs off that album, I'll take Freedom.

[@thatmechanicguy8773]

@@whiskeycan529, I’ll agree.

[@timmynator8036]

@@whiskeycan529 your choice, I respect it. But "know your ennemy" does it for me. Maybe its also because KITN is overplayed , too..

[@shoogerkane]

I'm partial to Outshined by Soundgarden. Never been a fan of Spoonman (I mean, it's ok, but not compared to many other Soundgarden songs). Outshined is also fun to play, although I'm no expert at it. This top 10 necessarily has to leave out so many great ones. So overall, not really a complaint.

[@jeramyfurr2494]

I think outshined is in a double octave tunning if I remember

[@joyclark7530]

I'm working on a piece in DADGAD. For my wife who died from Covid-19 last week. I'm writing on her account. RIP, Joy. I'm composing a celebration of life.

[@Junkiescum]

That’s fucking beautiful man. I’m so sorry for your loss. Stay strong and write that song for her I’m sure she’d love it.

[@bertsimpsan]

Ok boomer

[@DaShef_]

@@bertsimpsan bro

[@DaShef_]

@@bertsimpsan that's not even funny that meme died like 2 years ago

[@nikolaivanov2112]

im so sorry man wishing you the best

[@missunreason2492]

The way Rick smiles happily in anticipation before he actually plays the riffs makes ME happy. That love for music is so relatable even though I can't even play the electric guitar.

[@ThePaulo3859]

Indeed

[@tangogrrl]

IKR? He's so into the zone, you can see 'Young Rick' appear before your eyes. Especially on #4.

[@Glamosapien]

Ya know even people who dont smile whilsts playing feel an extreme amount of passion for it xD

[@14kcpuwzrd]

I was getting real pissed there wasn’t any Soundgarden. Then they were #1

[@cervgiovanni]

I was wondering too!!

[@ocevicheband502]

Nearly in the Sound Garden! #1. Love C. CORNELL. R.I.P.

[@Vampiracho]

When I saw the name of the video, I immediately thought of Soundgarden's "Flower".

[@InuranusBrokoff]

You should have seen the smile on my face bro...

[@Javdoc]

Come on....this is Rick, there's always gonna be Soundgarden. ;)

[@ethanbartlett8208]

Rick, the fact that you paid homage to King's X in this video makes you even cooler (as if that was possible). What about getting Doug, Ty, and Jerry in the studio for a special interview?

[@canadianscraggledog]

Might as well call it the Top 10 Tool songs.

[@blasfuentes]

@@carloslopes5322 too many too good

[@taylorplambeck]

Came here to say this

[@piotrdominiak5179]

not really, parabol/parabola is not in drop d

[@kamael1125]

Haha. So true! I think Adam lost tuning peg to the E string and never bothered to get a new one. Worked out for them 😊

[@ValentinBystrich]

@@piotrdominiak5179 Prison Sex, also not drop D

[@TheMusicalSchizo]

King's X could be all the Drop D songs on this list, IMO. So many brilliant Drop-D songs. Glad he included them.

[@Grayham4]

YES! My fav is Fool You

[@Endowug]

Cigarettes

[@TomBaddley]

Dogman!

[@neilomac]

Lost In Germany is friggin' RIDICULOUS. What a riff!

[@bentaylor8589]

They tune even lower, Drop B and A even

[@jordanwillett6680]

“Down” by STP has such a killer drop D riff.

[@Moviegod37]

Maybe STP's most underappreciated asskicker. I keep trying to get my cover band to play it .

[@emikillua]

Such a powerful song! So fun to play!

[@grantchristopher170]

One of my favorites to play in this tuning. Definitely killer.

[@aaronbutcher9573]

This!

[@by-torofmichiganbear1098]

@@Moviegod37 I'm putting together an STP tribute band... you play bass?

[@pauloleary7792]

Obviously the list is incomplete as Cinnamon Girl isn't on it.

[@esrAsnataS]

Hands up who was waiting for a Soundgarden riff.

[@Hayden-pp2dy]

Me

[@Sean_Farmer]

100%!!! That was the first song that came to mind.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

Rick Beato playing a Marilyn Manson song on a Tele. My life is now complete.

[@TheJuanfut99]

I believe that's an Esquire!

[@taunokekkonen5733]

@@TheJuanfut99 even better!

[@gmill7911]

Not to mention Warren DiMartini/Ratt on an ES 335.

[@peehandshihtzu]

@@gmill7911 Yeah that was a head turner, LOL

[@RCAvhstape]

@@gmill7911 I saw Pentagram a few years ago and the guitarist was playing an Epiphone ES335, sounded great.

[@StarQueenEstrella]

My first thought was “Slither” by Velvet Revolver.

[@MyDriver8]

Same here. Great riff.

[@petelasko]

yessss

[@matttobin9858]

Came here to suggest this

[@steved2112]

That album had some really strong material. I would have enjoyed a follow-up.

[@davidbennett3833]

Monkey wrench?

[@scottwhitlow8468]

I’m thinking “Lost in Germany” by King’s X could have easily been in there as well. Although, that could be part of a “Top 10 Tricky Riffs to Play” video instead. ;)

[@MrSwiftResponse]

Fun fact: Tom Morello has said in interviews he came up with the main riff for "Killing in the name of" while trying to give an example of what drop D tuning was to a guitar student of his...

[@juliabosse14jb]

Student of his what??? I really wanna know this fun fact to the end

[@eddy5604]

@@juliabosse14jb he was teaching guitar i guess??

[@randyxyt5562]

@@juliabosse14jb You need to learn English...

[@randyxyt5562]

@@eddy5604 You need to learn English too.

[@jonturner3952]

@@randyxyt5562 OH STFU!

[@onecrow412]

I always loved playing Hum's "Stars". All the riffs are killer in that song.

[@mogsy2112]

Have you heard their new album? Killer guitar tones!

[@lawnshark025]

Hum are kings of Drop D. My favorite is probably I Hate It Too

[@34SideWinder]

I thought it might sneak on the list. Especially the palm muted 0-2-4 part in the chorus and the repeating riff at the end. SO HEAVY.

[@weezadam]

So much fun to play the bridge to Stars on the guitar cranked high. Their new album is awesome

[@JBrooksNYS]

I love that Hum song. I listen to it all the time out of childhood nostalgia. It's an awesome song like Everlong but it hasnt been overplayed and it's still fun to go back and listen to.

[@officialjosebernardo]

”Blackest Eyes” by Porcupine Tree

[@BeNNstAh]

Open Car, Sound of Muzak, ect.

[@mikeomatic9905]

Is Shallow in drop D too?

[@louisrobertbrown]

@@mikeomatic9905 Yes it is, and so is Arriving Somewhere but Not Here

[@officialjosebernardo]

I think Steven Wilson loves drop D. Isn’t the song ”Lightbulb Sun” also on drop D? Such a great song too. Just wished Porcupine Tree would get back together, but I don’t think that’ll happen.

[@anthiondel]

My favorite is Home, by Dream Theater. Absolute masterpiece

[@dezath]

Thank you! I was looking for that one, it's a beast in its genre!

[@bertryman773]

Hum - “Stars” is a great one as well.

[@CronoXpono]

Ohh that’s right!! Goodness, love that track! XD

[@RickBeato]

It’s a great song

[@turbo8481]

Was just thinking about Hum myself. Good call

[@CAVescera]

@@jaschul I could not believe there RIFFAGE on that album!

[@andersdrew9223]

Agreed. Was gonna mention this myself. That riff at the end after the break is so great and the mix could have been better to really showcase it.

[@chuckmiller2741]

“Outshined” by Soundgarden is absolutely KILLER drop-D riffage. As well as “Unsung” by Helmet.

[@stevendezwaan5707]

Outshined utilizes drop D beautifully.

[@JoeBigcanoe]

i also would've chose these over some on this list

[@charlespeeps3024]

Unsung should be there, it's an iconic drop D song

[@clivealcaraz_musicculture8338]

Really surprised both weren't included

[@ShadowZone]

Outshined is my go-to riff when trying out a guitar. Such a great song!

[@theletteronyourcoat]

I expected 10 Tool songs. But this is cool too, I guess. haha

[@trentkraemer7109]

@Richard Horrocks I would say Tool writes some of the best odd time riffs, intentionally avoiding complexity and messiness. I don’t think you’ll find a lot of 7/8 or 11/4 riffs normally in a list of classics or all time greats, and that’s for a reason lol

[@trentkraemer7109]

@Richard Horrocks I mean writing in odd times is as simple as just looping 5 notes, definitely the hard part is making it sound good. Adding on to what I said, Tool usually has the bass and guitar playing 2 separate riffs before one joins the other. Neither of them stands out individually, but they work well together. So there’s definitely something to be said about the composition between instruments being their magic. Still I would take any Tool bass line or guitar riff over something like the bass part of an AC/DC song. Now that’s truly basic and mundane, but that bar isn’t very high lol.

[@forestcreator6865]

Only reason I clicked on the video was because Adam Jones was on it. I thought this guy might have a good list!

[@F3Ibane]

@Richard Horrocks I always liked the riff from Jambi, but yeah the strength of tool is the whole picture: Adam's riffs, Justin's bassline, Danny's beat insanity, and MJK's voice.

[@xodiaq]

King’s X!! Hell yes! Ty Tabor is one of the most underrated guitarists ever!!

[@adamosborne]

ME: *reads title* "Oh man, Unchained has GOT to be number 1." RICK: "Not drop C#." ME: "F#$%."

[@PaulSchwarz]

maybe the best flanger song too!

[@ridethelightning7979]

1:54 - Hey Man Nice Shot (Filter) 2:30 - The Beautiful People (Marilyn Manson) 3:35 - Nightmare (Avenged Sevenfold) 4:26 - Lay It Down (Ratt) 5:37 - It's Love (King's X) 7:24 - Everlong (Foo Fighters) 9:00 - On A Plain (Nirvana) 11:15 - Killing In The Name (Rage Against The Machine) 12:55 - Forty Six & 2 (Tool) 13:52 - Spoonman (Soundgarden) Honourable mentions: 0:32 - Ohio (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)

[@penaltypineapple8671]

I fucking love you

[@mikebabb2155]

@@jerryskid420 you are right man a few of the songs are good but overall the list is just awful.

[@jamiestevens6691]

Meantime - Helmet - I mean how can that not be on there? Wilma's rainbow? Hamilton had SO many good riffs....

[@laurentdaoust2309]

@@jerryskid420 why are u here if you think that he is a horrible producer...

[@jaredroxby6842]

No Mention of Cinnamon Girl? (technically its double drop D because you drop the high e also). But what a great tune.

[@johnscott6072]

King's X! Now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time. A band that doesn't get enough recognition.

[@EarlSinclair97]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bassrocks4419]

They should be up there with the Beatles and Led Zeppelin in greatest bands ever

[@HeadacheMachine]

I miss Dug and the guys...

[@asb3pe]

Anybody who appreciates King's X - that band so many others seemed to shrug off and miss completely - well those people get my utmost respect. Rick constantly earns mine, he gets it!!

[@bassrocks4419]

@@RonSwansonIsMyGod I think that We Were Born To Be Loved would have been cool since it’s got the part at the end where they take the groove and just chop it up into weird time signatures, but everything drop D off the first four albums is great

[@brianseneca3546]

Fat Bottom Girls?! Probably the first Drop D song I ever learned. It may not have signature "riff" but it definitely makes it heavier and fuller. I played for years in clubs and it always KILLED!!

[@jimsmith3029]

Hell yes! For my money, that’s the best drop D song of all time. Brian May works magic with those opening riffs

[@mikesimmons6703]

@@jimsmith3029 If I'm in drop D I can't NOT play Fat Bottomed Girls

[@ashtonb3948]

exactly what i thought, surprised it didn't make the list

[@jayzeebeezee7442]

Couldn't agree more. Best drop D tune ever.

[@SREPoducer]

“Bottom” and “Sober” from Tool’s Undertow would go on my list... and “Outshined” by Soundgarden, of course!

[@uiscepreston]

Swamp Song as well.

[@marcus4485]

What about Prison Sex?

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Love sober, good call.

[@joelewis3632]

My top 10 would only consist of TOOL songs 🤣

[@JayExcess1]

@@marcus4485 In Prison Sex, the low string is tuned to B.

[@Peeziejizzle]

Ole Rick “Flex the Marshall and Orange stacks” Beato.

[@jacdixie]

Not to mention the cool guitars!

[@roscoep.soultrain5775]

Rick "buy my beato book" Beato.

[@brianlangieri6723]

Helmet - Milquetoast. Now that’s a heavy riff

[@1mlb704]

Pretty much every drop D Helmet riff is heavy lol, love them

[@ElementsUnknown]

It broke my heart that Helmet didn’t make this list, Meantime is entirely in Drop D. He almost redeemed himself with Spoonman at #1.

[@DarrenSmithMusic]

I finally started to learn drop D tuning, so this video is perfect! GREAT CALL for Nirvana’s “On A Plain”. Way to be brother! Darren, West Chester, PA

[@justbob242]

I was pissed when Tool was number two. Until he dropped Spoonman.

[@guitarace100]

tool are embarrassingly overrated

[@justbob242]

@@guitarace100 So are people who troll in comment sections.

[@guitarace100]

@@justbob242 theyve got 5 good songs, disappeared for however long and released a terrible album to return

[@PoppyPoppa]

@@guitarace100 Tool is both overrated and underrated, their fanbase over-reacts to the wrong aspects about their music; THE NUMBERS BRO, DRUGS, MY THIRD EYE! Basically the mumbo jumbo bullshit, while underrating what actually makes them good.

[@jasonbanks8700]

"No Quarter" by Zeppelin, "Unsung" and "Milquetoast" by Helmet

[@a4tdi140]

have you herd Tools cover of no quarter? amazing

[@jasonbanks8700]

@@a4tdi140 yes off Salival. Was fantastic

[@kalvin3691]

Kashmir

[@adamfurnish8481]

Kashmi’s in dadgad

[@kalvin3691]

@@adamfurnish8481 ahh ok

[@paulcaton7093]

'Killing in the Name' is a strong contender for Riff of the '90s

[@pauldarling330]

which one? Two amazing riffs in one song.

[@torbjrnbakke5608]

@@KevinHwoarang Symphony of Destruction, Afraid to Shoot Strangers lick if not only counting power cord riffs

[@presmasterflash7555]

Every song on that first album would be

[@dayanido]

@@KevinHwoarang enter sandman?? I'm pretty sure it's standard E... And freak on a leash, I'm pretty sure it's C standard or D standard.

[@AlistairMaxwell77]

@@dayanido d standard

[@MrBobzane]

That was awesome, Rick. Interesting that three of the 10 drop-ders had formative exposure to Buzz from (the) Melvins. Kim even credits Buzz for showing him the drop-d. I'm not a guitar player, except in my mind, so I need things explained to me.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Shallow by Porcupine Tree Israel’s Son by Silverchair Room a Thousand Years Wide by Soundgarden

[@ThatOneSceneDude]

Hi Metal Jesus

[@recat22]

Amen !!

[@adamguy458]

Hell yeah mj. Room a thousand years wide is the best song on that album

[@gui-texzan7477]

One of three is good. Silverchair? Jeez...

[@8376danny]

@@adamguy458 I’d like to toss out JCP or face pollution, even searching for a friend But I like that one too

[@IceKoldKilla]

I saw Adam Jones and I clicked so fast and liked it before starting. Let's go.

[@pyramidhead3109]

good baseball player

[@DarkSideHome]

Best bait ever

[@aashutoshkulakarni9614]

Sameee

[@seanc.5310]

Dave Grohl makes the list as a drummer, guitarist and lead singer.

[@ecoRfan]

The key of Drop Dave

[@joejones9520]

he gets on my nerves...kc didnt like him either.

[@ElMondial]

Grohl makes the list as a Disney character

[@mrcloopreturns4265]

@@joejones9520 Preach. Dave Grohl is such a fake and a sellout. Can't stand the guy. Utterly pissed on Nirvana's legacy

[@settratheimperishable4093]

@@mrcloopreturns4265 lol everyone is a sellout. You me, Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain. Besides, trying to be an edgy hipster about a band like Nirvana is hilarious. At least pick a band that's interesting or should get more attention (check out Rishloo they're pretty great)

[@skarlottt]

The excitement in Rick's face makes it all the more fun to learn

[@jwmcpeak]

Israel's Son by Silverchair Silvergun Superman by Stone Temple Pilots Outshined by Soundgarden

[@brianoneil77]

Anything by soundgarden.

[@musiklover311]

Good call on Silvergun Superman... Great song that most have probably never heard

[@danielcasasorozco2978]

Great tunes man!

[@jackcave3943]

Love silverchairs drop D. Greatest view Pure massacre Freak

[@mrwhiterealty]

The first song that always comes to mind for me is "My Own Summer" by Deftones. Fun song to play to.

[@thereaper7829]

It's Drop C# not Drop D

[@prestonray7241]

Be Quiet and Drive is one that comes to mind here, pretty sure it’s Drop D

[@HVSvideos]

@@prestonray7241 nope, the whole Around The Fur album is in drop C#

[@Sirriffsalot]

Really? I always thought it was drop D

[@thumpyloudfoot864]

This the very first riffi I learned to play on guitar...

[@phyfts]

A distorted guitar in drop d is my childhood

[@adamthemute]

The looping riff of The Beatles - "I Want You She's So Heavy"! I remember in grade 4 I heard it for the first time. I never heard a looping and ominous riff like that before and it put me in a trance, and I thought that the CD player was actually broken at first. After telling my Dad, he gave me some Black Sabbath albums.

[@danielbones9090]

That’s the coolest, darkest riff of all time

[@ffggddss]

"Heavy" also works stupendously, played on piano. Do the bass part in octaves. It's dynamite! Hypnotic, too! Fred

[@hugootrepanier2088]

Lay it down - is probably the greatest 80's opening riff.

[@leftyzappa]

It’s pretty fucking awesome but...Unchained.

[@leftyzappa]

Cinnamon Girl. 😸 great list as is. Glad you put Lay It Down and On a Plain on it. I hated most of the 90’s rock though. I started going back in time. Tull. ELO. ELP. Camel. Infinitely more interesting than “Bush”.

[@rcknrllmn4126]

You're in love was awesome too

[@Moveplaylift]

@@leftyzappa agreed

[@nicholastufaro8104]

I was hoping to hear “Dear Prudence” which is also Drop D along with Travis Picking. Lennon does a remarkable job of playing that and singing lead vocal.

[@philotomybaar]

Yes, this. Thanks!

[@Beelzebozo68]

Rick being the Beatles fan that he is, I thought that would be in there, for sure, too. King's X and Tool making the list kind of makes up for the disappointment, though. Could almost call the video "Decade of the Drop D".

[@t-bo2734]

@@Beelzebozo68 "It's Love" is an amazing song. So is "Hey Man, Nice Shot."

[@frosty6845]

Pretty sure the Beatles are among the video blockers he talks about

[@t-bo2734]

@@frosty6845 Yes, they are.

[@tg509]

My first thoughts were: Stockholm Syndrome - Muse Lateralus - Tool Home - Dream Theater

[@u2santos]

Now we're talking!!

[@yogxoth1959]

that's the good stuff, love Dream Theater

[@jrp7837]

I spent a good part of 2000-2002 listening to those DT and Tool songs specifically.

[@SnoopyInTheBox]

Dude!!!! Dream Theater clearly plagiarized "Forty Six & 2" from Tool in the music Home. Go and listen to the whole song and check it out by yourself!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[@omegahorizon82]

@@SnoopyInTheBox DUDE!!! I just listened yeah I agree.. It's like 46&2 and Korns Blind had a baby..lol

[@themeandrousengineer]

I realize it's acoustic but have you ever considered Days of the New? They had some amazing drop D stuff on their first album.

[@AraujoWander]

I would add: - Even Flow by Pearl Jam - Schism by Tool - The Sound of Muzak by Porcupine Tree.

[@vikinGGez]

Sound of Muzak - great shout! Agree with all 3 of those suggestions tbh

[@patrickbowyer7660]

Even flow is open d

[@prowlers]

I always play Even Flow in Drop D but the original version is in Open D

[@user-ix6qr5if5y]

What's good about Schism? It's completely bass driven. Lateralus would be a much better contender.

[@jimpowderowski2004]

Imo Blackest Eyes had a more killer riff, but props for PT anyway!

[@chrisknapman1838]

Velvet Revolver Slither, crazy riff that goes back on itself. Gotta love a bit of drop D

[@stevenandrewmiller34]

How could you leave off “Unsung” by Helmet?

[@thedude3369]

excellent choice!!

[@lancefowler4737]

Or Milquetoast

[@ostkapi]

or all "Betty" album

[@gilbertspader7974]

In the Mean Time

[@collinclark6086]

As a bass player Spoonman is so much fun to play, and the chorus and breakdown riffs are good practice for speed, strength and consistency. Outshined is probably more fun though, coz that riff is mean as hell.

[@johndelorean3901]

"Unsung" by Helmet is definitely up there as well. Killer riff that just melts your face right off.

[@oneandoneeleven]

Yeah, definitely

[@shanetrain90]

Yes and the song In The Meantime. That whole album and Betty is a sick riff fest!

[@bartbuysen7243]

Unsung made me start playing in drop D. Never we 't back.

[@TrueColorsSoundSystem]

I was gonna say any Helmet track

[@ElDissidente]

Hell yeah

[@MattKrogmeier]

I'm just here to sing the praises of King's X and Ty Tabor. Such an underrated band!

[@jerryreichelderfer747]

I was never very familiar with them but got to catch them live a few years ago and they put on a really great show. Totally glad I got to see them.

[@tommydacomicguy741]

The best. I love them so much.

[@WhitePlek]

Agreed! I love that Rick included them in this list! Ty Tabor writes amazing guitar parts!

[@1dswylde]

I saw King's X in the late 80's with Blue Murder and Billy Squire

[@m0hoosier]

So agree! Of all bands, genres, styles, moods, day of the week....King's X would probably be my final pick.

[@TheDogggrecords]

I had the pleasure and humble honor of being the one to digitally archive that Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album from the original tape 👍🏻👍🏻

[@deadreckoning4132]

So glad to see Kings X on this list. Ty Tabor is a beast.

[@ronraptr4863]

I think Helmet's unsung was when I first started taking notice to drop tuning. That power groove type sound still gets me today

[@StevieSobek]

3 things I want to say: 1. What a killer list! 2. What a great sound of that Gibson. 3. What a beast Rick is.

[@filipposfilippou6520]

which one of them? (GIbsons)

[@ukaszukasz7059]

Spoonman and Killing In The Name - two best Drop D songs ever! i will add" Velvet Revolver - Slither Creed - What If Tool - Schism Audioslave - Show Me How to Live Fleetwood Mac - The Chain

[@mikeomatic9905]

Was waiting on Slither to show up

[@adamguy458]

Show me how to live: seconded

[@martymcpeak4748]

Ty Tabor is one of the most criminally underrated guitarists ever

[@zhangyiyang8975]

Anyone else whose go-to drop D song is Everlong?

[@blasfuentes]

Yep. Also drown from SP

[@T25de]

Not even close

[@PHLCoffeeSnob]

nope. Vicarious by Tool

[@fl4shbangz]

@@PHLCoffeeSnob one of my favorites too

[@aaronhiggs]

@@PHLCoffeeSnob or Sober.

[@cosmosgato]

This guy likes jazz, metal and everything in between. One day all humans will be this evolved. Maybe

[@RickBeato]

Haha!!

[@boneytony5041]

@@RickBeato I call myself a music fan. But ya, I got a ways to go.

[@nostalcholy]

Metal and jazz are not that far apart, "pop to jazz and everything in between" maybe would have been more fitting

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

I’m glad you put Ratt - Lay it Down in there, it’s got to be one of the greatest intros of all time. I did a cover of that song and I can confirm that it is hard to play.

[@leejohnson7293]

Absolutely! One of, if not my favorite Ratt song. YES,that is a stretch to play!

[@davidm6387]

One of these days I'll take the time to work out how to play it based around the open D chord 'cuz that would be 100x easier.

[@musicmuncher6689]

That's an amazing song/riff, my favorite from the band. I actually discovered it was a Drop-D riff as I watched the video, I never noticed that before (I have a terrible ear)

[@dylanmathers]

Yeah it is!! That was the riff that made me want to learn guitar. Just so bad ass

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

@@davidm6387 yes it easier that way but I learnt the hard way just because that’s how Warren done it 😊

[@WillCarter1976]

I saw Adam Jones in the thumbnail and immediately knew Rick was going to list fourty, 6 & 2 somewhere on this list. Time to watch the video and confirm. Yep. Called it.

[@prosofter767]

Helmet - unsung, hum - stars, and quicksand - dine alone

[@masondanza3779]

Bruh! That’s what’s up.

[@JonMichaelDeShazer]

Thank you for mentioning Quicksand and Hum!

[@MrCaddySlash]

Fucking love Hum!

[@SpeedyCow]

Came to post both Hum and Helmet, the 2nd and 3rd songs I ever learned in drop D (of course Everlong was first) 😎

[@craigwood8862]

Helmet. Yes.

[@DavidLee-tz1sc]

Drop D making anyone with a functioning index finger a guitar legend.

[@JimHabash]

guitar word

[@LON3ST4R]

That's funny.

[@chriscox7631]

If your goal is to be a fret wanker, you may be correct. But if you wanna be a songwriter, this is just another beautiful tool in a limitless arsenal.

[@gerardspringer8576]

Alternate tunings keep it fresh. Especially modern metal. After the 70' s and 80' s so many riffs started sounding the same

[@josephbeauleau420]

RIIIIIIIIIGHT, thats why nobody remembers green river and mother love bone but Alice in Chains and Soundgarden are Godlike!

[@robpaige2376]

Velvet Revolver: Slither Clutch: Burning Beard The Beatles: Dear Prudence.

[@numb41]

Slither is drop C#

[@TheMatioman]

@@numb41 no it is actually drop d

[@peteedwards369]

Good call on Slither!

[@BruceDoesStuff]

If you replace the Beatles song with Muse - Psycho to this, you have the list I came here to add.

[@kostantinos2297]

@@BruceDoesStuff As Rick explained with Moby Dick, Psycho really can be played at any key so the drop D isn't as important. But the riff is awesome.

[@drinkxyz]

Jeff Buckley's Grace utilizes drop D in an original and fun way. I love playing it.

[@OhanaFilms]

I don’t NEED an Orange stack but I WANT an Orange stack.

[@oneandoneeleven]

No one NEEDS an Orange stack. 🙂

[@TheWolvesCurse]

that'll be 4 grand good sir.

[@jakecoyes19]

@@oneandoneeleven everyone needs every stack lol

[@mikealves3858]

JTM45’s helping to sell Orange stacks 😂

[@emilioperez6292]

Of course you need it!

[@CoffeePersonBald]

I'm glad that Soundgarden made the top but honestly "Outshined" would have been my choice.

[@slawaxas]

Opeth - Blackwater Park is a Drop D Riff-fest with so many gems in there

[@weston407]

that whole album is amazing

[@chl69]

You beat me by nine hours...

[@johnkokkalas5670]

I was looking for that comment!

[@slipknotpurity00]

Any Blackwater Park mention gets my upvote

[@barryc6100]

Blackwater Park is a masterpiece

[@Stratsiey]

My personal favourite drop D is Sound of Muzak by Porcupine Tree. Just next level ❤️❤️❤️

[@RealNerdyProductions]

Yes! I was hoping to see a comment about PT. The drop d riffs are so good.

[@carlosmegana]

I was looking for this ❤

[@lukashayden8067]

"Even Flow" and "Go" from Pearl Jam are pretty cool too

[@Danimal77]

Yes they are!

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

Even Flow is in drop D?

[@lukashayden8067]

@@InGrindWeCrust2010 Yeah, Stone's rhythm guitar part is tuned drop D.

[@Sirjsminis]

hell yea

[@Schmiddelwutz2000]

This!

[@jasenjahn]

Imagine if you had Rick around the campfire and he had a guitar.

[@juanpablomiranda8955]

I wouldn't stop singin....

[@termsofmotion2951]

"So this is why the Absus4 triad used on the Fm7 chord produces an aeolian sound where a dorian sound is normally heard..."

[@billthibodeau7288]

I was hoping a Helmet song made it in. Killer drop D riffs on Meantime and the Betty album.

[@stevebradley1683]

Helmet are literally the kings of drop D riffage. They basically influenced every metal/rock band from the late 80’s on, using drop D.

[@mickeymassage]

Helmet - good call

[@jeromeg7951]

Kinda shocked Helmet is missing. Maybe a full Helmet breakdown someday.