Since we recently had two lessons involving both alternate tuing (the DADGAD arrangement of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s All I Can Do Is Write About It) and open tuning (the recent lesson on Buckets of Rain by Bob Dylan), it kind of made sense to highlight the many articles here at Guitar Noise on this particular subject. So the “Topic of the Month” for June is Alternate and Open Tunings.
Here you’ll find links to some great articles here at Guitar Noise on alternate and open tunings, including some wonderful song lessons featuring music from the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones and Coldplay.
Also check out the old Guitar Columns, which not only do a wonderful job of exploring the many aspects of alternate and open tunings, but also contain some “hidden gems,” such as a terrific arrangement of the Police’s Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, played in open D tuning (see Here There Be Monsters – Open Tuning Part 2).
Alternate and open tunings are a great way to explore more of the potential of your guitar, so why not give them a try?
