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This song is in drop D tuning. In drop D tuning the low E string is
tuned down one whole step to D. To tune your guitar to drop D tuning,
first make sure your tuned to standard tuning. Then you'll want to tune
your low E string down two steps to D (we drop it down one step, hence
the name). See the picture below. You can use the audio clip below to
tune your low E string to D for drop D tuning.
You should use all down strokes when strumming this riff. Let each
note ring (don't palm mute it!).
It's pretty fast at 152 beats per minute. The uneven alternating between
mid to low strings in the strumming pattern is real tricky. In other
words it's easy to play it wrong if you're not careful!
