Quick-Start Guide to Open G Tuning (Chords+Scales+Soloing) ★ Acoustic Tuesday 295

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Күн бұрын

Feel like you're in a guitar rut? Maybe you're craving a fresh perspective to ignite your creativity? Try using banjo tuning, specifically open G tuning. Seriously!
In this video, we're starting from scratch-taking your guitar from standard tuning to open G tuning. And don't worry, I'll guide you through each string's pitch so you can get the tuning just right.
Once we're in tune, we dive into the heart of this lesson-exploring three magical chord shapes you can use in open G tuning. I'm going to walk you through the barre-chord shape, the stairstep shape, and the reverse stairstep shape. You'll learn how to play major and minor chords with them, opening up a whole new realm of sonic possibilities!
Next up, we're focusing on scale shapes in open G tuning. Understanding scale shapes is essential for riff creation, songwriting, and simply jamming out in this vibrant and versatile tuning.
This episode isn't just about learning a new tuning, though. It's about broadening your horizons as a musician. Learning how to play another instrument, like a banjo in this case, can significantly improve your guitar playing. It unlocks new sonic patterns and presents new ways of approaching your guitar.
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Featured in this episode...
-@mcphersonguitars
-@TheRealAndyMcKee
-@TrevorGordonHall
-@CalumGrahamMusic
-@dustinfurlow4701
-@andreastolpe
#opengtuning #acousticguitar
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Open G Chord Shapes
08:18 - Open G Scale Shapes
14:44 - Acoustic Guitar News pt. 1
23:39 - TAC Guitar Lick Challenge
29:36 - Acoustic Guitar News pt. 2

Пікірлер: 35

@jamescavanaugh3682 Жыл бұрын

Exceptional episode this week!

@kevinfay4062 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! In the banjo world, the shape you call "stairstep" is known as the "F shape" since if you play it with your index finger at the first fret, it's an F chord. Your "reverse stairstep" is also known as the "D shape" since with your index finger on the second fret, you get a D chord.

@a1969rocker2 Жыл бұрын

Love that you chose to feature open G in your episode this week. I’ve been experimenting between my guitar and banjo (you inspired me to buy one in 2021- own an 1894 Thompson and Odell open back). Thanks for all the tips!

@nohillforahighstepper Жыл бұрын

Excellent episode! 👏👏👏👏👏

@cph630 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this exploration in open G tuning. It’s my favorite open tuning to play around with & I frequently leave a guitar tuned in open G. I learned some new chord & scale shapes from this episode! Well Done!

@richardbartleet9694 Жыл бұрын

Tony open G lesson is so so so great. Thanks so much!

@johanngregory3499 6 ай бұрын

One of the absolute best guitar lessons I’ve ever had. Thank you really fantastic. ❤🔥 🎸🔥💙☀️🌈🎶🎶🎶…may the music never stop…

@claudiamauro5624 11 ай бұрын

so helpful. thank you

@tpaine1968 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and very helpful lesson……Thank you Tony……..

@craigwhitfield1898 Жыл бұрын

Tony, thanks for the open G tuning tips! I use open G lots, but song centric. Looking forward to applying your tips to see what I can come up with.

@gzackerman 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting! Thank you!

@jimross9429 Жыл бұрын

Loved the episode as well as the sweet Furch.

@briandilhomick6488 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@djburrows1226 11 ай бұрын

Hey Tony…the first thing that attracted me to “Acoustic Tuesday” was your outstanding teaching style. The second thing was the “social aspect” of TAC before the pandemic, which included an annual “get together” and encouraging guitar geeks to form localized groups to have fun and have the opportunity to play and learn from other guitar players of all levels. Are there any plans to reinstate the social component of the TAC family? Keep up the great work! Regards, Dalton

@michaellesch123 11 ай бұрын

Great show, Tony! Any time you want to do a show on open tunings and the chord shapes, I would love to see it! Also, I'm thinking of purchasing a Tonewood Amp. Would love a show with your thoughts on this.

@cristinapayne548 11 ай бұрын

Yes, very useful. Thanks

@curiositea 11 ай бұрын

Excellent. I'm primarily a banjo player and found this incredibly useful.

@DeeveOnYT Жыл бұрын

This brings more sense to Open G for me - scale shape descriptions remind me of Dave Keenan's triad workshop for standard tuning - I think I'm getting it - thanks

@girliedog 10 ай бұрын

Excellant open G tutorial.

@Zanthxs 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic info and I've been playing since 1968 when I was 10! Back then, it was listen to the vinyl and figure out how the chord was made.

@nohillforahighstepper Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the Dizzy video. I've been pickin for almost 40 years now and I would agree with him 100%. There are days that I am sorry I was ever cursed with talent on the guitar. And there are days that I am thankful for my trusted friend and companion. The "hard" part is never knowing which day I will encounter until my fingers feel the strings. Sometimes familiararity is a detriment. You long for that fresh canvas to paint your music on. And then there are days that everything just comes together perfectly. I guess the key is to keep playing. Push through the difficult times and relish the easy times. They all go into the recipe for the guitar artist that you become. The journey never ends.

@johnwashburn3793 Жыл бұрын

Valuable stuff here! You are mining gold and giving it away!

@duncansvilla879 2 ай бұрын

good job

@robertlennon6923 3 ай бұрын

Great video and very helpful Tony,, if you were asked to recommend a book on open/alt tuning whih one would it be Rob

@OldMike1958 10 ай бұрын

Hi! Excelent explanation! I am trying to learn a bit more about Open G and tired of "slide" and "Keith Richards themes". As if the tuning in G did not give to do more things. You went further and broadened the horizon for amateur musicians like me. Thanks a lot! Regards from Argentina!

@agfpillay Жыл бұрын

Wow, Just Wow.

@erichayden1144 9 ай бұрын

Great Video. Awesome Sweater!

@johnviolette5511 11 ай бұрын

South City Midnight Lady, Doobie Brothers... Open G.

@Mr.Altavoz 4 ай бұрын

great lesson 😂and funny

@perryretzlaff976 Ай бұрын

Sounds like Seamus or San Tropez by Pink Floyd Album Meddle

@ryanmcdonald2027 10 ай бұрын

can you actually play all 6 strings and do barre chords this way with a glass slide ?

@manumusic3015 6 ай бұрын

What songs can i play with an open G tuning?

@sbolfing Жыл бұрын

FYI: Led Zeppelin "That's the Way" off their 3rd album!

@RHDaveShaves Жыл бұрын

Great show, as always. Your spotlight on Tripliciti reminds me another album by a trio of phenomenal guitarists: 1980's "Friday Night in San Francisco" by Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, Paco DeLucia (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pa2Sf6iU1Jipqpc.html). GGU!