Drop D chord changes — vs. standard tuning in E
This grid in E shows one of the big advantages of Drop D: in standard tuning, changing chord often means repositioning several fingers one by one; here, E5d, G5d, A5d 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 — E
Bar 1
E5d
i
Bar 2
E5d
i
Bar 3
G5d
III
Bar 4
E5d
i
Bar 5
A5d
iv
Bar 6
A5d
iv
Bar 7
E5d
i
Bar 8
E5d
i
Chords
Related sheets
- Drop D chord changes — speed in A (Level 3)
- Barre — F minor and B minor back to back (Level 3)
- Metal in G — syncopated rhythm (Level 3)