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Author: Admin | 2025-04-27
Tunings can also be used to make it easier to play chords (although this method has some drawback as well). By tuning the guitar as E - A - D - G - C - E (only the 2nd string differ from the standard), the fingerings will change as the examples below show: C: X32000 D: XX0222 F: XX3201 G11: 320003 Am: X02200 A: X02210 B: XX0432 Bm: XX0422 Using a capo By using a capo you can sometimes easily switch between open tunings. It can also be an advantage to use a capo in some cases and avoid the extra tension that is involved for some open tunings. Open D tuning Capo 2 = Open E tuning Open G tuning Capo 2 = Open A tuning Open Dm tuning Capo 2 = Open Em tuning Open Gm tuning Capo 2 = Open Am tuning Notice that all open tunings aren't symmetrical. You can't for example capo your Open D tuned guitar on the fifth fret and get an Open g tuning. Tabs and standard notation For most players, tablature is more preferred than standard notation. Since alternate tunings doesn't change the conditions for tabs it will alter the memorized positions of notes on the sheet in standard notation. As a side note: in classical music, altered tunings are sometimes referred to as scordaturas. See The Alternate Tunings ebook with over 20 tunings.
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