DADGAD Tuner

Free online DADGAD tuner — tune your guitar to DADGAD (D A D G A D) by ear with your mic. The notes, how to get into DADGAD and what it's used for.

The notes

D2 · A2 · D3 · G3 · A3 · D4 (low to high). From standard, drop the 6th (E→D), 2nd (B→A) and 1st (E→D) strings.

What is DADGAD tuning?

DADGAD is a modal, open-sounding tuning — strumming the open strings gives a suspended Dsus4 chord. It's a favourite for Celtic, folk and fingerstyle players because it rings out and makes droning, open-string voicings easy.

How to tune to DADGAD

1. Open the DADGAD tuner and allow microphone access.
2. Play one string at a time and read the needle.
3. Turn the peg until the note turns green (within ±5 cents).

Songs & uses

• Celtic & folk fingerstyle repertoire
• Jimmy Page used DADGAD-style tunings
• Modern acoustic/fingerstyle pieces

Frequently asked questions

Is the DADGAD tuner free?

Yes, completely free in your browser.

What are the DADGAD notes?

Low to high: D A D G A D.

How do I tune to DADGAD?

From standard, lower strings 6, 2 and 1 (E→D, B→A, E→D); the tuner targets each note.

What is DADGAD good for?

Celtic, folk and fingerstyle — the open strings ring as a Dsus4 for a droning, modal sound.

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