D standard (full step down): notes and frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| 5 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
| 4 | C3 | 130.81 Hz |
| 3 | F3 | 174.61 Hz |
| 2 | A3 | 220.00 Hz |
| 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
D standard (full step down) is D G C F A D, from the lowest string to the highest. Every string drops a whole step from standard. Common in heavier rock and grunge.
How to tune
- Press Start tuner and allow the microphone.
- Play one string at a time and let it ring.
- Tune up if the needle sits left of center and down if it sits right. The note turns green within 3 cents.
Other tuners
Tuners for every setup
A clip-on works anywhere. A pedal tuner mutes your signal on stage.
- TC Electronic PolyTune ClipCheck price on Amazon
Tunes all six strings at once. Fast and accurate.
- Boss TU-3Check price on Amazon
The stage-standard pedal tuner, and it can power other pedals too.
- Snark ST-8Check price on Amazon
Cheap, bright and good enough for practice.
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Common questions
What notes are D standard?
Last updated November 14, 2026.