some double drop-D questions

[merlin666]

When I bought a second 12-string I decided to keep my first in double drop-D, mainly to reduce tension by a bit. But I also took it as an opportunity to learn a few new (to me) Neil Young songs (When You Dance I Can Really Love, War of Men, Don't Let It Bring You Down) and I really like noodling around and using the shapes from these songs. Now I also attend an "acoustic jam" with fiddles, mandolins, banjo, bass, and a few guitars that plays fiddle tunes as well some old country and folk standards. Mainly simple stuff in D, A or G using the I-IV-V variations with the odd song in C or E, occasional minor chords, and rare key changes. I am usually alternating bringing a six and a 12 string, and I am wondering how the double drop-D tuning might fit in. So my questions are:

1) Is anyone aware of chord/shape charts for double drop-D, as I would like to learn some more basic shapes.

2) Would a double drop-D tuned guitar fit in well with the other instruments and add a harmonic layer, or would it clash with the other guitars that are in regular tuning?

3) Any additional drop-D songs that may sound great on a 12 -string will also be appreciated.

[JonPR]

1) https://www.jamplay.com/tools/guitar...-double-drop-d

2) no reason to clash. When 2 or more guitars play together, it can help to use different positions for the same chord (eg open D shape, and 5th fret A shape), but the 12-string sound should be enough to add interest when playing in the same position.
Of course, double drop D can make some chords and keys harder than in standard, but you could always transpose and use a capo where necessary. (e.g., if they are playing in E, you may find it easier to put a capo on 2 and pretend you're still in D.) Naturally you need transposition skills to do this quickly if jamming.

3) I only know one double-drop D tune! (Led Zep's Going to California)

[Gcunplugged]

Doobie Brothers - Black Water

Is in Double Dropped D. Should sound great on a 12-string.
Gary

[Laughingboy68]

I play a bunch in Double Drop D. I can't guarantee that's how they were recorded, but they easily fall under your fingers in that tuning.

Ants Marching - Dave Matthews
Banshee Beat - Animal Collective - Capo 3
Cover Me Up - Jason Isbell - Capo 2
Don't Let It Bring You Down - Neil Young (down a whole step)
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
John Henry - inspired by Harry Belafonte's version
Keep the Customer Satisfied - Simon & Garfunkel
Mama Tried - Merle Haggard
Songs She Sang in the Shower - Jason Isbell - Capo 2
Tennesee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton's arrangement Capo 2
The Ride - David Allen Coe
49 Tons - Fred Eaglesmith
Fall Down As the Rain - Joe Crookston
867-5309 (Jenny) - Tommy Tutone - Capo 2

Have fun...

Someone already mentioned Black Water. You might also look at Stuck in the Middle and Angry Eyes.

[donh]

the slidey bits are on the D and G strings

[The Watchman]

Cinnamon Girl - N. Young.

[Hasbro]

Originally Posted by The Watchman

Cinnamon Girl - N. Young.

The most grungy bad a niel young song