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At 1:07pm on February 16, 2012, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Thank you John for your reply. This is certainly the beauty of applying open tuning. If you understand the string relationships, it doesn't matter how many strings on the guitar...I am not sure if you are aware of this, but there is an Open C Tuning (CGCGCE / 151513) that is different than Open D just tuned down a whole step to C.

The first three highest strings CGC(GCE) / 513 have the same string realtionship as the CD 6 Moveable Chord Method: ADF# / 513. Of course the chord names change because we are in the key of C instead of D, but the approach is exactly the same. Additionally, the bass CGC is the same 151 as GDG tuning. If I ever get time, I want to explore this tuning in depth. Fasinating stuff. Enjoy.

At 9:41am on January 26, 2012, Cpt. Nemoff said…: Hi, Roadkill !

"nice playing captain" - отличная игра , капитан!

At 11:24pm on January 23, 2012, Ron "Oily" Sprague said…: John,

Haven't corresponded in awhile with you; busy. Just wanted to let you know, I finally put up my first vid!

At 5:54am on January 19, 2012, Andy Eight Spades CBG said…: Thanks for the nice comment, John!

At 12:58pm on January 17, 2012, Ian MC Donald said…: Hey john
No probs my fault it must be an age thing forgetting to turn things off lol
Speak soon
Kind regards
Ian

At 12:49pm on January 17, 2012, Ian MC Donald said…: Hi John,
Glad you posted I left my device on and it just pinged and woke me up,
There's a pattern here John your excellent guitar playing kept me up all night with all the comments last time now your at it again lol,
Well we need playing like yours otherwise the world will go mad
Keep it up and remember you only need one hit,
I'll settle for 5% if it helps lol
Cheers John all the best
Ian

At 10:46am on January 17, 2012, Ian MC Donald said…: Hey John,
Told you two months ago you've got your fans they want a cd and I'm the manager right lol
Good stuff

At 10:19am on January 17, 2012, Nancy kat said…: John been listening to more of your music the talent you have is exceptional!! this is blowing me away, just started looking at stuff my son is a fan and I can see why. please never stop any cds yet?

At 1:36am on January 11, 2012, JW Leader said…: Thank you sir for the kind comments on my tune.

At 11:37am on January 10, 2012, Sharecropper said…: Thanks for the comment . You are too kind . I just gave that pickup another try . It's really weak . The hum you hear in the video is made by the pickup ,but only when sound is made . ? I may post some pictures on how I made it . Maybe someone with better pickup making skills would have better results .

At 11:50am on January 5, 2012, Brian Tin-Pot Pearse said…: Hi John,

Great, looking forward to 'Skyping'. Milva can relate the 'Bow Story'! B-) ...

... Hi John. Thanks for your referral to Restalls. He verified authenticity of broken and replacement bows and insurance covered it. Replacement is by same maker and is a lovely bow, practically plays itself. If only! Need to tether bow to my arm. Too much drama. Also bought a cheap and cheerful chinese bow from Restall to take on road trips. It's a perambuco/carbon fibre laminate. Crazy, but it's quite a good bow. x M

At 9:17am on January 4, 2012, South Paw,Davey said…: I can not write now as that song kills me. Thanks for the reply you have agreat site.

Davey

At 5:40am on January 3, 2012, Bill Carmack said…: Ok John I posted a few pics of that git.

At 6:36am on December 27, 2011, South Paw,Davey said…: And true maybe had lisen again!!! Haaa haa haaa

At 6:31am on December 27, 2011, South Paw,Davey said…: I know I am late on this but is that you singing and your lyrics on the end of the world so funny.

Dave

At 12:20am on December 24, 2011, Michael Fred Johnson said…: It is a mini router,never thought of the efficiency angle John

At 3:01am on December 17, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Great question, but basically you answered it yourself. LOL Yes, if it sounds good having the higher and lower parts, they will add variation and interest. In open tuning, arranging in the tuning key is usually easiest, but also arranging in the fifth tone, works out well too. Key of G 3 chords (G,C,D) Key of the fifth is D (D, G, A). To get the A, bar across the second fret. having the G (4th tone) open makes for some interesting arranging. This is a good Blue player's secret. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebYK4Ikiauw&feature=channel_video_title

At 11:12am on December 16, 2011, Keni Lee Burgess said…: Yes, that is certainly different. Actually it seems a little more difficult because the melody line is not so easily defined. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy.