Drop D chord changes — vs. standard tuning in B New
This grid in B shows one of the big advantages of Drop D: in standard tuning, changing chord often means repositioning several fingers one by one; here, B5d, E5d are just the same single barre shape moved along the neck.
Tips
Compare it mentally with standard tuning: if a standard chord change usually takes you two beats of preparation, aim here for a single smooth, continuous motion.
Chord progression — B
Bar 1
B5d
i
Bar 2
B5d
i
Bar 3
E5d
iv
Bar 4
B5d
i
Bar 5
B5d
i
Bar 6
B5d
i
Bar 7
E5d
iv
Bar 8
E5d
iv
Chords
Related sheets
- Metal in A — alternating bass fingerstyle (Level 4)
- Metal in E — alternating bass fingerstyle (Level 4)
- Wide exploration riff — B minor (Level 4)