Category: Alternate Tunings
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
The Magic Of Open D Minor Tuning (DADFAD)
While you may not hear Open D minor tuning (DADFAD) mentioned as often as major open tunings such as Open D and Open G, this beautiful, haunting tuning, characterized by its rich, minor tonality is one of the more accessible alternate tunings for guitarists, making it a great starting point for those who wish to […]
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Open D Tuning (DADF#AD): Quick Start Guide
Open D tuning offers an accessible gateway into the world of alternate tunings. This tuning, which sets the strings to D-A-D-F♯-A-D, offers a warm, almost ethereal quality, especially suitable for fingerstyle and slide guitar. In the following guide, you will learn: The good news is, once you’ve read through the information below you’ll be able […]
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Open G Tuning: How to Get Started
This guide has been written to provide you with an in-depth understanding of Open G tuning. We’ll delve into the specifics of tuning your guitar, master some chord shapes, and help develop the necessary skills for writing interesting music in Open G tuning. What is Open G Tuning? Open G tuning is an alternate tuning […]
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Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Introductory Guide to Open F Tuning [FACFCF]
In the following guide, we’re going to take a closer look at the less common, open F tuning. However, if you’re looking for a quick overview read below. Open F Tuning requires your guitar to be tuned to an F Major chord consisting of the notes F, A, and C. Tune the 6 strings of […]
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Open E Tuning – Beginners guide
If you are learning slide guitar on the acoustic you might be wondering what tuning you should start out in? In the following guide we’ll give you our take on Open Tunings, and Open E tuning in particular.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
DADGAD Tuning. The Beginners Guide.
The complete beginners guide to DADGAD tuning. Learn more about - how to tune to DADGAD, Simple movable chord shapes, useful scales and some of the artists and songs that play in DADGAD tuning.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Double Drop D Tuning – DADGBD
The definitive guide to Double Drop D Tuning. Learn how to tune to double drop D, and take advantage of this fantastic tuning. Click here to learn more.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Drop D Tuning for Acoustic Guitar [Learn to Play in Drop D]
An in-depth look at drop D tuning and how to play to its strengths on the acoustic including how to play open chords, power chords and unique chord voicings that in many cases sound better than if played in standard tuning.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
A Guide to Alternate Tunings For Acoustic Guitar
A simple to follow guide to Alternate Tunings for Acoustic Guitar, including tuning diagrams and tips to make tuning easier. Click here to learn more.