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21/07/2006 12:48 am
I'm wondering what some common tuning for playing slide guitar is, and how to get that tuning (what each string is tuned to). Thanks!!
21/07/2006 1:14 am
For acoustic sliding, the most common tunings are:
Open G, DGDGBD from low to high
Open D, DADF#AD " " "
On electrics, Open E is very popular. That's Open D tuned 1 full step higher. On your tuner, it's EBEG#BE.
Open A is also somewhat popular on electrics, Open G up a full step. EAEAC#E.
The raised tunings keep the tension up on lighter strings, making them easier to play. Right now I'm playing electric with .012-.052" strings in Open D, though. Those strings also work well in Open E or A.
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21/07/2006 12:48 pm
go to Brads Page of Steel.
I cant find the link. Google will connect you. click on tunings or scan his site for all kinds of info.