Drop C (CGDC) Tuning

Tune your cello to Drop C (CGDC) — C2, G2, D3, C3

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About Drop C (CGDC) Tuning

Standard tuning with the A string dropped to C. Used in some contemporary pieces to extend the cello's range of open string resonances in the key of C.

String Notes

String 1
C2
String 2
G2
String 3
D3
String 4
C3

Other Cello Tunings

Standard (CGDA)

C2 - G2 - D3 - A3

Bach Suite V (CGDAb)

C2 - G2 - D3 - Ab3

Whole Step Down (BbFCG)

Bb1 - F2 - C3 - G3

Half Step Down (BF#C#G#)

B1 - F#2 - C#3 - G#3

Open C (CGCG)

C2 - G2 - C3 - G3