Drop 2 Voicings
Lesson time: (8min 45sec)
Drop-2 voicings: move the second-highest note of a chord down an octave, for a fuller chord sound on the guitar.
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This lesson is part of the course Fretboard Theory (Course 2)
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Lesson transcript:
Drop Two Voicings Lesson
Introduction
In this lesson, we will explore the technique of "Drop Two Voicings."
What Are Drop Two Voicings?
Drop two voicings involve taking the second highest note of a chord and dropping it an octave lower. This technique enriches harmony and offers a fuller sound.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Begin with a C major chord. -
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Move the voicing to the seventh over the major scale. -
Finger Positioning
- Use your ring finger for the lower notes.
- Maintain a decent grip as you progress.
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Key Focus: G Major
- Build the G major voicing with an emphasis on:
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- Biffen normal G major.
- Build the G major voicing with an emphasis on:
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Progressing to C Major
- Drop two boys from the C major scale.
- Recognize the seventh chords and their functionality.
Practical Application
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Playing Technique
Ensure you are comfortable with using the middle finger for transitions. -
Harmonic Exploration
- Experiment with different combinations of voicings to identify variations:
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- Incorporate sighting of quartets.
- Experiment with different combinations of voicings to identify variations:
Conclusion
This is a foundational technique in building richer chords and harmonies. Keep practicing these concepts, and discover creative ways to employ Drop Two Voicings in your playing!
About the instructor

Frank Doll, born in 1972, studied at the Music College Regensburg before reading musicology, German and linguistics at the University of Regensburg. Drawn back to the guitar, he went on to train at the Munich Guitar Institute (MGI). He has worked as an instrumental teacher since 1998, alongside countless performances at home and abroad across rock, pop, musical theatre and light music. He currently teaches in the music stream at the Edith-Stein-Realschule in Parsberg and has run the Musikwerkstatt Frauenberg since 2006. On MusicGurus his German-language Griffbrett Theorie courses map the guitar fretboard systematically - intervals, chord shapes, modal positions and applied theory - for players who want to understand the neck, not just memorise shapes. read more




