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Common problem for the 3-string builder. I solve it by savin the left overs for 1 and 2 stringers. There are, I'm sure, some creative tunings to take advantage of these 3 particular strings. Go through the groups here and see if any thing matches the setup you got....or get ready to build a diddley...
Nice work Jeff! You got it Jeff, build another and use the leftovers. Have someone else play along in harmony.
-WY
Make two 3 string CBGs with one pack of strings:
E, A, D tune DAD (Key of D)
Great for harmonizing scales on the first string with 2 note doublestops, walking bass lines and power chord shuffle rhythms
g, b, e tune gbd (Key of G)
Great for 2 note doublestops, chords, playing lead.
Enjoy
I like your way of thinkin,
but what is a 2 note doublestop? Keni Lee Burgess said:Make two 3 string CBGs with one pack of strings:
E, A, D tune DAD (Key of D)
Great for harmonizing scales on the first string with 2 note doublestops, walking bass lines and power chord shuffle rhythms
g, b, e tune gbd (Key of G)
Great for 2 note doublestops, chords, playing lead.
Enjoy
You say "I have the 1st two strings tuned drop D", but that doesn't match what I know as "drop D" on a six-string, where it means to drop the 6th string (the low E) down to a D, leaving the others at their "normal" pitches. In your case, you could downtune the 1st string to a D, the second to an A, and the third (the low one) to a "D", giving you DAD like a dulcimer, but with an extra octave between the low D and the A . Or just tune them low E-B-E, and play any E blues.
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