James asked: >I was wondering what the tuning for open Gminor >is as well as a few basic chord shapes for that is. I was also >wondering about some >basic chords in DADGAD tuning.
Hi James-- Mary McCaslin has a site on g-minor tuning: http://www.marymccaslin.com/tunings.htm#G She also offers tips on playing, a string diagram, etc. Also, theres a site on DADGAD tunings, including chord shapes: http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/f/p/fpm108/glw/lessons/lesson47.htm And Anne wrote: >I don't know what Gm tuning is, but I do play a lot in >DADGAD. (Are you familiar with Pierre Bensusan, by any >chance? He usually plays in DADGAD - fabulous >guitarist...). . . >Don't be worried if it's frustrating at first. I >remember thinking about DADGAD "You can't play ANYTHING >in this tuning!" Well, of course, you can... IAWA--Bensusan is definitely one to check out! Also, Laurence Juber, who, while not playing exclusivly in DADGAD, is fluent in it. (His latest album, "Different Times," is about 3/4ths in DADGAD, in a range of styles.) Also, be prepared to keep your guitar in DADGAD for a month or two--or a couple of years =8^), just to get used to what's what. But, once you get into it, well, it gets sort of addictive. Best of luck, Denny, changing strings on a Monday afternoon NP: Laura Nyro, "Stoned Soul Picnic"
