Drop C# Guitar
C# G# C# F# A# D#
A half step above Drop C. Common in alternative metal and nu-metal.
Drop C# sits between Drop D and Drop C. It gives you the one-finger power chord convenience with a pitch that works for alternative metal and nu-metal bands who want heaviness without going as low as Drop C. Linkin Park and several Deftones tracks sit in this range.
All the Drop D shapes and techniques apply directly. Just tune everything down an additional half step from Drop D.
A
Alice in Chains 1
L
Linkin Park 6
M
P
Puddle of Mudd 1
S
Drop C# in Practice
This tuning is sometimes written as Drop Db, which is the same thing by a different name. String gauge around .011 to .012 on the high E keeps things balanced. The tone is noticeably darker than Drop D but retains more clarity than Drop C, making it a good middle ground.