To get started, lower string 6 a whole step, to D, and drop strings 3, 2, and 1 a step as well, to F, A, and D, respectively. In this lesson, I’ll show you how fun and satisfying it can be to play in open D minor. Like many open tunings, D minor can make things easier on the fretting fingers, as you can generally make greater use of the open strings than in standard tuning. Open D minor was used to excellent effect by one of my guitar heroes, the great bluesman Skip James, who created some beautiful, mournful music in this tuning. Maybe you’ve heard of open tunings, but aren’t sure how they work or what can be beneficial about using them. Get a taste of these tunings by lowering your strings to open D minor, then playing a handful of chord shapes and applying them to a bluesy etude. From the May/June 2022 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Mary Flower
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |