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)
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In it I teach open G tuning (Dgbd), but it will also help you understand the interval relationship between strings, so if you explore these other tunings they will not seem so different and your knowledge can be applied in exploring them.
Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
Thanks Kenni. I tried out tuning#2. Sounds a bit darker and I like it!
Thank you Wade for your response. Ya, what is neat about the ADF#A (Key of D 5135) tuning is that the finger positions are exactly like tuning #3, which is basically the commonly used 6 string open G tuning DGDGBD / 515135 but in miniature, DGBD (Key of G 5135). You can also tune the B down a half step to B flat (DGBbD) and have a real dark Open G minor tuning. You can also do this with the GDGB tuning (GDGBb) too. Enjoy.
I have a question and I hope it is not too stupid. In the "Open G tuning" you have the D capitalized but not the gbd.
Does that mean something? I want to learn to play I just first need to learn to tune the guitar.
Kevin
Hello Kevin,
Open G is DGDgbd low to high. I simply use capitol letters to express the larger wound bass strings. There are never any stupid questions. Always feel free to ask if it helps to clearify your practice. Thank you for your interest. Enjoy.
Kevin Adams said:
I have a question and I hope it is not too stupid. In the "Open G tuning" you have the D capitalized but not the gbd.
Does that mean something? I want to learn to play I just first need to learn to tune the guitar.
Kevin
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