Drop B: notes and frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | B1 | 61.74 Hz |
| 5 | F#2 | 92.50 Hz |
| 4 | B2 | 123.47 Hz |
| 3 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| 2 | G#3 | 207.65 Hz |
| 1 | C#4 | 277.18 Hz |
Drop B is B F# B E G# C#, from the lowest string to the highest. Drop C# lowered a step further. Use heavy strings, around 12 to 56 or thicker, to keep tension up.
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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Last updated November 14, 2026.