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Discussions regarding the use of alternate tunings, and how alternate tunings can enhance the musicality of guitar music.

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Location: Charlotte, NC
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Stephen Verderber

Favorite Alternate Tunings: 43 Replies

Started by Stephen Verderber. Last reply by Wayne Gardner Nov 11.

Kevin G. Lougheed

I would really appreciate a "Dummies Guide to Alternative Tunings" 9 Replies

Started by Kevin G. Lougheed. Last reply by Chris Banks Oct 29.

Joachim Kiseleczuk

Michael Hedges " RHyTHM SONoRItY SILeNCE " 2 Replies

Started by Joachim Kiseleczuk. Last reply by Gregory Lygon Oct 27.

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Downtown Freddy Brown Comment by Downtown Freddy Brown 1 day ago
Hi Folks. I'm new to this group. I was always too lazy to re-tune during a show with the exception of drop D which I use for some Gorden Lightfoot stuff but never really experimented with too many different tunings. I have used open G, open A, open E and DADGAD but rarely maybe it's time...I bought a Gibson Robot SG when they first came out. As most of you know the robot can tune in about 7 different tunings automatically - just turn the knob to the tuning you want then strum the strings 3 or 4 times - the tuning pegs whir and turn and a light flashes when it's in tune. It took between 3 and 15 seconds. But it was more of a novelty for me and I ended up trading it in.
three stringer Comment by three stringer on October 16, 2009 at 10:46am
Hi I have a bunch of American alternate tuning at my site for delta blues guitars But mostly open E or open G will cover most beginners music
Jody Comment by Jody on September 17, 2009 at 12:26pm
If you're in the Atlanta area, please join us on Oct. 4 in Newnan for concert by Al Petteway and Amy White. Al will also be conducting a DADGAD workshop prior to the event. Here's the info:

Workshop: APPALACHIAN GUITAR - Using DADGAD Tuning as a Route to Rediscovering Traditional Appalachian Tunes and Songs on the Guitar

Time: October 4, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm
Location: Centre for Visual and Performing Arts
Street: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd.
Newnan, GA
www.musicologynewnan.com
Phone: 770-252-7900
Cost: $30.00

Concert: October 4, 2009 from 4pm to 6pm
Location: Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Street: 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd.
City/Town: Newnan, GA
www.musicologynewnan.com
770-252-7900
Tickets: Advance: Adults: $10.00; Children 12 and under: $8.00
At Door: Adults: $12.00; Children $10.00

Come join us for a wonderful day of acoustic music!
Richard Schulman Comment by Richard Schulman on August 10, 2009 at 10:21pm
Thanks Joe. Appreciate the info.
Joe Carpenter Comment by Joe Carpenter on August 10, 2009 at 9:29pm
According to the guy that posted a vid on youtube, it's D,A,D,F,A,D.

His handle on youtube is LiteGauge, if you're interested.
Richard Schulman Comment by Richard Schulman on August 10, 2009 at 4:53pm
Don't know if this is the right place for this, but I've been a Jackson Browne fan for a long time. He uses a lot of interesting tunings in his songs. Does anyone know what the tuning is for "Too Many Angels." Thanks. Rich
Tony Hogan Comment by Tony Hogan on July 18, 2009 at 8:26am
Although I play in many different open tunings, probably the most interesting one I have used is one that I developed in the early 90's with Indian Sarod play, Ashok Roy ( a senior student of Ali Akbar Khan. It was used to play light classical Indian music. it was from the bass B F# B F# B and F Natural on top. It took us about 3 weeks to decide on the most suitable tuning for guitar.
Greg O'Haver Comment by Greg O'Haver on July 11, 2009 at 10:38am
Hi everyone,
I designed a new series of Partial Capos for Kyser, they are called the K-Lever Series and have 4 different color coded capos.
Green - Drop D
Red - Double Drop D
Blue - DADGAD
White - Open G

They all have the K-Lever which allows you to push down the un-capoed 6th string (5th & 6th on the Open G). You can hammer on or pull off with the K-Lever as well. Check out My Page for pictures and more info.
Since the guitar in not re-tuned, you can start out with familiar chord forms that you are using now. Advanced chord form can be added later.
Thanks, Greg
Jaquie Gipson Comment by Jaquie Gipson on June 23, 2009 at 4:37pm
Hello, I'm new to the group. I love the alternate tunings and play in them exclusively. I look forward to reading and participating in some of the discussions

Jaquie
Yngve Göransson Comment by Yngve Göransson on June 23, 2009 at 3:13pm
In my tune Beijers Park, the tuning is D,A,D,A,B,E. Don't know how common that is, but I have to have a lot of extra G-strings i can tell !

Yngve
 

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