Beginning Open Tunings (Book/CD)

Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning
With notes and tablature

This book is devoted to introducing guitarists to the basics of playing in alternate tunings. This book provides an in-depth look at four popular tunings, Open C, Open G, DADGAD and Orkney Tuning. Chord charts are provided for each tuning, along with tab and notation for blues and textural riffs, song arrangements, and exercises for using the tunings as vocal accompaniment; a valuable tool for demystifying this exciting way of playing guitar. Companion CD included.