> I thought this might be the place to ask this question. I am starting to get back into songwriting again, and am wanting to try a couple of open tunings in my song-writing. 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. Any help will be much appreciated.
Hi James. 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...) Anyway, I've found that since playing in open tuinings can allow for so much variety, I don't try to 'translate' from standard tuning to open tunings. One thing that you might find interesting is to try to play chord shapes you know while in an alternate tuning. Move the shape up and down the neck. Take a finger off here, add one there, and see what things sound like. I'd bet anything that's how Joni approaches it. 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... Good luck and I hope this helps. lots of love Anne
