F# Six Tone Symmetric Guitar Scale — Drop C
Guitar scale in Drop C tuning — fretboard diagram
F# Six Tone Symmetric in Drop C — Notes and Intervals
The F# Six Tone Symmetric scale is a mathematical abstraction that divides the octave into six equal parts. On Guitar, its notes are F#, G, A#, B, D, D#. It lacks a tonic or a home note, making it perfect for modern composers who want to avoid traditional keys and explore total tonal suspension. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Bela Bartok, Olivier Messiaen. Use for atonal or polytonal composition. Not chord-specific — this is a tool for breaking free of traditional harmony.
Notes: F#, G, A#, B, D, D#
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4P, 5A, 6M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 #5 6
Formula: H-WH-H-WH-H-WH
Number of notes: 6
Tuning: Drop C (C-G-C-F-A-D)
About Drop C Tuning
Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D) drops every string one whole step below Drop D, delivering a massive, brutal low-end that has defined the sound of modern metalcore, post-hardcore, and nu-metal. The low C string provides earth-shaking power chords with a single finger while maintaining familiar Drop D shapes — just two frets lower.
From System of a Down's iconic riffs to Killswitch Engage's crushing breakdowns, Drop C has become the standard tuning for heavy music that needs to sound bigger than standard Drop D. It bridges the gap between standard guitar territory and the extended range of 7-string guitars, making it accessible to players who want heavier tones without buying a new instrument.
Notable artists: System of a Down, Killswitch Engage, Bullet for My Valentine, As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red
Best for: Modern metalcore breakdowns, heavy power chord riffs, nu-metal grooves, and aggressive rhythm playing
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Standard Tuning
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Drop D
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in DADGAD
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Open G
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Baritone (B Standard)
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in 7-string
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in 8-string
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Drop B
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Open D
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Half Step Down
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Open E
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Open A
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Double Drop D
- F# Six Tone Symmetric in Open C