D# Half-diminished Guitar Arpeggio

D# Half-diminished in Drop D — Notes and Intervals

Notes: D#, F#, A, C#

Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5d, 7m

Formula: WH-WH-2W

Number of notes: 4

Tuning: Drop D (D-A-D-G-B-E)

Also known as: m7b5, ø, -7b5, h7, h

The D# Half-diminished arpeggio contains 4 notes (D#, F#, A, C#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on 6-string guitar — Drop D with different tunings and fret ranges.

About Drop D Tuning

Drop D tuning lowers the 6th string from E to D, giving you instant access to heavy power chords with a single finger. This deceptively simple change opens up a world of heavier riffs, deeper bass notes, and new chord voicings that are impossible in standard tuning. The low D string creates a powerful foundation for rhythm playing while keeping the rest of the fretboard familiar.

Drop D is one of the most versatile alternate tunings in modern music. From the crunchy riffs of grunge and alternative rock to the thunderous breakdowns of metal, this tuning has shaped the sound of countless iconic songs. It's also surprisingly useful for fingerpicking and acoustic arrangements where you need a deep bass drone.

Notable artists: Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Killswitch Engage

Best for: Power chords, heavy riffs, drop-tuned metal rhythm, and acoustic arrangements with a deep bass drone

Explore This Arpeggio in Other Tunings

• D# Half-diminished in Standard Tuning
• D# Half-diminished in DADGAD
• D# Half-diminished in Open G
• D# Half-diminished in Baritone (B Standard)
• D# Half-diminished in 7-string
• D# Half-diminished in 8-string
• D# Half-diminished in Drop C
• D# Half-diminished in Drop B
• D# Half-diminished in Open D

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