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As guitar players, we inherit EADGBE, DADGAD and drop C. We copy what we see. I talk about the case for and against making making your own tuning, writing a song in a tuning that exists for that song, and my thoughts.
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Drop D tuning (DADGBE) explained: how to tune, one-finger power chords, open shapes, fretboard notes, and drop D vs standard and drop C.- Published on
I explain Drop C tuning (CGCFAD), how to tune, easy shapes, string gauge, and if you actually need this tuning.- Published on
I talk about the beautiful open D tuning, including how to tune to DADF#AD, easy 1-finger chords, slide-friendly shapes, and how its different from DADGAD.- Published on
A practical guitar roadmap for beginners and intermediate players: what to learn, what comes next, and what you should ignore.- Published on
Complete guitar capo chart to see how a capo changes the key and chords. Includes sharp and flat note spellings, examples, and practical capo advice.- Published on
Why G7 is not Gmaj7, how maj7, dominant 7, and minor7 are built, how to hear them, and using them in context.- Published on
Learn to play the scales, chords and patterns behind Gibran Alcocer viral piano pieces, adapted for guitar.- Published on
Find the likely tonal centre from chords and listening, test it against music, and know when borrowed chords or modulation can confuse your ear.- Published on
I talk about the A major scale on guitar with notes, easy positions, chords, and common progressions. Examples have playable tabs so you can hear how it sounds.- Published on
Learn the D major scale on guitar: notes, positions, chords, and common progressions with interactive diagrams and audio tabs.- Published on
DADGAD tuning explained: how to tune, D major scale in DADGAD, chord shapes, and how to use it.- Published on
Learn the G major scale on guitar: notes, positions, chords, and common progressions with interactive diagrams and audio tabs.- Published on
Learn the C major scale on guitar: notes, positions, chords, and common progressions with interactive diagrams and audio tabs.- Published on
Want to write heavier metal riffs in heavy and exotic scales? Learn and listen to 12 metal guitar scales like Harmonic Minor and Diminished with built-in audio tabs.- Published on
Stop muddy mixes. Use this easy EQ cheat sheet and instrument frequency chart to carve out space for vocals, guitars, and bass.