I'm trying to learn the song Rooftops by Lostprophets , but it says to tune the sixth string down to C, but when i try tuning my guitar down to C, but it won't work, how do i tune my guitar down to C....
2006-12-15 20:59:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I actually play my guitar dropped two steps...in other words, I'm tuned in C (C-G-D#(aka Eb)-A#(aka Bb)-F-C). What you have to do is keep the relationship between the different strings close. Strings 6-3 are tuned in 4ths, strings 2 and 3 are tuned in 3rds, and then strings 1 and 2 are tuned in 4ths again...the reason this is done is to be able to have 6-string chords...such as G-maj. Anyways, back to the main point...if you drop the bottom string two steps...drop the other strings to keep some kind of relationship. Drop C is kinda like Drop D (because only the bottom string was dropped a full step in relation to the other strings)...so, if you're in standard tuning...drop all strings a full step (ebgdae becomes dafcgd)...and then drop just the bottom string (thickest string) another step (dafcgd becomes dafcgc)...and you'll be all set to go. Sorry for the long explanation, but I figured all of this would be useful later on down the road in your guitar playing.
2006-12-18 20:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by randy_rhoads_rocked8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that when you say that "it won't work", you are talking about how loose the sixth string is after tuning. If that is the case, then it really won't matter if you tune the rest of the guitar tuned down either. At this point, the strings you have on your guitar are not going to work very easily at all with a C-tuning. It would probably be easier for you to obtain a baritone guitar, which uses heavier gauge strings and is normally tuned down to B. One half step higher and you have C. Now if you can't afford a baritone guitar, then simply try and use a heavier gauge string. Just remember when you put the new strings on, that you have to put an extra loop around the tuning peg so that your string doesn't pop out when you drop tuning.
Best of luck to you.
2006-12-17 11:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by jim e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your guitar has a floating tremolo, i.e. Floyd Rose style, the trem springs are factory set to a certain tension, usually for .09 or .10 gague strings in A-440 tuning. You would have to adjust the tension by loosening the trem spring "claw" in the rear cavity. If you have a fixed bridge guitar it is simply a matter of using heavier strings.
2006-12-18 11:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get thicker gauge strings, just like how on a bass guitar they are thicker. the thin ones cant work at a lower tension. at guitar center they can give you special strings. and also if you r using a floyd rose tremolo you will need to tune them all down for the best tone
2006-12-22 00:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by cory s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you drop the 6th string down 2 tones to c you also have to drop the rest of them down 2 tones. if you have a tremelo system it will be a matter of using heavy guage strings and a lot of stuffing around with the springs. do yourself a favour and buy a tremelo stabilizer.
2006-12-16 05:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by jmc.24 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try this set- see link, to tune that low you need to beef up that low E.
2006-12-19 09:49:11 · answer #6 · answered by School of Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would make the e string at the 12th fret equal to the a string at the 3rd fret.
2006-12-16 05:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you hire a guitar teacher???
2006-12-16 05:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by `| ..bheiibhiie love.. | 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋