The Beatles created the earliest example of drop D power chord being used with distortion.
Drop D tuning—one of the most iconic elements of hard rock and metal. That deep, powerful sound has shaped some of the heaviest riffs in music history, from Rage Against the Machine to Nirvana and Tool. But what if I told you one of the earliest examples of a drop D power chord in rock came from… The Beatles?
In this video, we break down how The Beatles pioneered the use of drop D tuning in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and explore how modern rock bands built on that foundation to create some of the most legendary riffs of all time.
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