Drop-D Tuning Made Easy: A Flatpicker’s Guide

Drop-D tuning is one of the simplest ways to transform your guitar sound. With just one string change — lowering your low E string down to D — you open up a world of new tones and chord possibilities.

For flatpickers, it’s a favorite because it adds depth to D, G, and A chords, making your solo arrangements sound full and resonant. Whether you’re arranging tunes, composing, or just exploring new sounds, Drop-D gives you that bigger, rounder tone we all love.

In my new video, I’ll guide you step by step through:

• How to tune your 6th string from E to D

• The essential Drop-D chord shapes

Watch the video: Drop-D Tuning Made Easy

Want to start experimenting right away? Comment “Chord Chart” on the video, and I’ll send you my free Drop-D Chord Chart with all the main shapes you need.

If you love acoustic flatpicking and want to learn how to make solo pieces sound complete and expressive, subscribe to my channel for new lessons every week.

Flatpicking C Lick for Beaumont Rag – Bluegrass Guitar Lesson

If you’re working on Beaumont Rag and want to spice up your breaks, this lesson is for you. I recorded a short tutorial where I teach a beautiful C lick that fits perfectly in the tune.

What makes this lick special is how it flows naturally back into the melody while giving your solo more color and movement. In the video, I break it down step by step and explain how to make it sound smooth and musical.

Why learn this lick?

• Expands your vocabulary in the key of C

• Works perfectly in Beaumont Rag and similar tunes

• Builds your phrasing, timing, and right-hand accuracy

👉 Watch the full breakdown on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8SKHhfYuWSo