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"Secret Devil Tuning" Methods for 4 String CBG

Here is a little list of possibilities. Two different tunings in two different keys using the same strings. If you use medium gauge strings on a standard scale length, tuning down will be easier on your neck. The numbers are the major scale tones.

1) Standard Strings: EADG

Tune down: DGDG (Key of G 5151)

Tune down: DADf# (Key of D 1513)

2) Standard Strings: ADGB

Tune down: GDGB (Key of G 1513)

Tune down: ADF#A (Key of D 5135)

3) Standard Strings: DGBE

Tune down: DGBD (Key of G 5135)

Tune down: DF#AD (Key of D 1351)

Enjoy, you Tiger's Blood drinking Warlocks. LOL

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Adams on April 16, 2011 at 6:22pm

Keni thank you very much for clearing that up. I tuned the 4 string I built to what you said
and have ordered your first CD lesson. Now it is just practice, practice, practice.
Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on April 17, 2011 at 2:34am

Thank you Kevin for your purchase. What I would encourage you to understand is the usefulness of open tuning.

Spanish Tuning (Key of G)

6 string: DGDgbd

5 string: gDgbd (banjo)

4 string: Dgbd (tenor, uke, mandolin)

3 string: GDg or gbd

2 string: GD or Gb

1 string: G

Once you realize the relationships between the strings, your knowledge can be easily applied. Enjoy your practice.

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