Drop B tuning involves tuning your guitar in a way to create a low-range sound that tends to be dark and heavy. The tuning is most often found in metal and hard rock songs.

That’s what makes this video of Dirt with drop B tuning even more remarkable. Not only is the sound recreated, but it’s done so in a way that makes Alice in Chains sound even more powerful.

“Drop D tuning, then. What’s that all about?” Well, unless you’ve just taken your first guitar out of its box for the first time, you’re probably used to tuning your instrument. Hopefully you’ll know ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This track - from Machine Head's album, Unto The Locust - is played in drop B tuning (low to high ...