Alternative Tunings: Demystified

[darylcrisp]

Originally Posted by elmcmeen

This tuning changed my life.
Close in texture to open G, but with the
one-step interval between 2d and 3d strings.

Have played in it almost exclusively for 30 years.
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I just purchased two old DVDs of yours, amazing content, I'm at work or I would put the titles here. Love your playing style and instruction.
thank you!
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[MGSRobinson]

Originally Posted by Ameridane

I’ve been playing all these tunings for a lot of years now but wish I had had this tutorial when I started! Very well explained in simple, understandable terms. I also came to open C through Fahey. . Well done sir!

Thank you for your kind words! Fahey’s one of my biggest inspirations

[MGSRobinson]

Originally Posted by SpruceTop

Thanks and very informative!

Thank you for reading!

[MGSRobinson]

Originally Posted by slooky

Thank you,,nicely written. Best article i have read on open tunings.

Wow! Thanks for saying so I hope it inspires!

[RGWelch]

Great article!

The double drop D tuning was also used by Page for Going to California, and by Doobie Bros in Black Water.

I'd love to see a compendium of songs in open tunings. I like to learn different songs in particular tunings to make the most if my time playing in them.

[elmcmeen]

Originally Posted by darylcrisp

I just purchased two old DVDs of yours, amazing content, I'm at work or I would put the titles here. Love your playing style and instruction.
thank you!
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Thank you! I did 3 instructional DVD's in the 1990's and then my Guitar Artistry DVD in 2008.

El