This book is designed to familiarize you with chord shapes while playing in some of the most common alternate tunings: Open D, Open G, Open Gm, Open A, Open E, Open Em, Open C, Drop D, Double Drop D, and Dsus4 (aka DADGAD). Includes 30 chord qualities (with two fingerings each) for all 12 key notes in each tuning. With info on chord construction, fretboard diagrams for each tuning and easy-to-read diagrams. 247 pp.
49-695676
$19.95
ALTERNATE TUNINGS GUITAR ESSENTIALS
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A complete guide to a new world of playing and composing by the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine. Unlock the secrets of playing and composing in alternate tunings with this unique, comprehensive CD lesson book. Includes: an introduction to alternate tunings and the players who have pioneered them, in-depth lessons in 11 tunings, a special section on how to create your own tunings, and an extensive list of 60 tunings to try, with artist and song examples. Also includes tips and techniques from David Crosby, Alex de Grassi, David Wilcox, and Duncan Shiek. Note/tab. 90 pp.
49-695557
$19.95
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ALTERNATE TUNINGS PICTURE CHORDS
by Mark Hanson
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The most extensive chord encyclopedia for guitar alternative tunings. Over 1,300 chords from 56 tunings including chords used by such popular artists as Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, Ani Difranco, and Joni Mitchell. All traditional alternative tunings are covered from Celtic to Hawaiian. 144 pp.
01-72656
$22.95
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ART OF DROPPED D GUITAR
by El McMeen
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Book/CD set. Instead of approaching Dropped D tuning via the route of "Standard" tuning, El went directly from CGDGAD tuning, and has succeeded in finding in Dropped D tuning musical qualities that are unusual and compelling. Tunes range from Celtic, to spiritual, to Americana, to pop music, with a classical piece also included. The CD contains performances of certain tunes by Warren S. Haskell. Note/tab, intermediate. 174 pp.
02-20467BCD
$24.95
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DADGAD CHORDS, SCALES, AND TUNING
by Felix Schell
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Offers lots of essential chords and scales for the DADGAD tuning, opening up a multitude of possibilities to expand and improve your playing in this unique tuning. Chords are shown in their customary harmonic contexts, instead of just listing them (as is done in most other chord-books). Skim and skip around in the book as you like, experiment, and linger. Beginner/intermediate. 38 pp.
02-98543
$9.95
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DADGAD ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Jim Goodin
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Book/CD set. Whether guitarists are new to open-tunings or already working with them, fingerstyle specialist Jim Goodin offers a progressive look at the popular D-based harp-like tuning. Classical, Celtic, blues, folk, gospel and several original compositions are represented in the 15 notation/tablature arrangements each arranged proportionately to offer beginning, intermediate and advanced fingerstyle players opportunities to grow their technique. Interspersed are sections featuring major and minor scale studies and popular folk and jazz style chords. To round out this offering Jim includes thoughts about the origin of DADGAD, the songs, his technique with special how-to features, such as one on playing natural and harp style harmonics and recommended listening CD's. Intermediate. 184 pp.
02-99934BCD
$24.95
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DADGAD TUNING
by Julie Henigan
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Open a new world of melodic and harmonic possibilities, especially in the realm of traditional Irish music. This book is intended for guitarists who would like to explore DADGAD tuning, but feel a need for more guidance than their ears alone can provide. A number of charts are provided as a means of chord positions and patterns. Includes notes on tuning, capos, ornamentation, tablature, and fingerings. Includes CD. Note/tab. 56 pp.
02-95686BCD
$17.95
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GUIDE TO CAPO, TRANSPOSING, & THE NASHVILLE NUMBERING SYSTEM
by Dix Bruce
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This small book is chock full of charts - keyboard, fingerboard, scales, capo, number box, more. It teaches 8 songs, teaches basic theory, in-depth capo instruction, more. Half-size. Note/tab. 56 pp.
02-98413
$7.95
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MARTIN SIMPSON TEACHES ALTERNATE TUNINGS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO OPEN AND ALTERNATE TUNINGS
taught by Martin Simpson
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Book/DVD set. Simpson teaches how the important tunings relate to standard tunings and each other. He covers open G, D and C tunings, DADGAD tuning, suspended 4th modal tunings, more - from popular 19th century pieces to today's rock songs. Note/tab. Booklet with the essentials of reading music. DVD is 59 min.
20-20415
$23.95
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MASTERING ALTERNATE TUNINGS - A REVOLUTIONARY SYSTEM OF FRETBOARD NAVIGATION FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITARISTS
by Danny Heines
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Book/CD pack. You'll discover how to navigate the fretboard in all tunings, how to cultivate new composing and improvising concepts, and how to broaden your fingerstyle skills and techniques. The CD includes 40 tracks for demo and play-along, and the book is fully integrated with an interactive online fretboard. Includes: theory essentials, unorthodox tunings, tapping and slapping techniques, string and capo tips, nail care, more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-695787
$19.95
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OPEN GUITAR TUNINGS
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Features over 75 different tunings in easy to read diagrams. Covers tunings used by Chet Atkins, Michael Hedges, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, and more for rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, and country. Includes open D (for slide guitar), Em, open C, modal tunings, Wahine Slack tuning, G6 tuning, perfect fourth tuning, and more. 8 pp.
49-000130
$4.95
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OPEN TUNING CHORD BOOK
by Felix Schell
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A comprehensive guide to chords and scales in the popular G, D, E, A, and D-minor tunings. In addition to their application as accompaniment elements, there is sufficient material here for soloing and improvisation. Uses fretboard diagrams throughout. 46 pp.
02-98286
$9.95
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OPEN TUNINGS: CHORDS, TUNING CHARTS AND SCALES
by Jan Mohr & Robert Klein
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Offers guitarists a fresh view and expansion of their creative options. With a tuning diagram, diagrams for the most common chords, and scales shown in note/tab for each tuning, this book is a handy reference. Also offers tips on how to transpose songs to other keys, an explanation of chord symbols, the basic chords in standard tuning and a chord/scale chart showing you which scales to play over the most commonly used chords. Half-size book, 96 pp.
02-20042
$7.95
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SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC FOR GUITAR IN DADGAD AND OPEN G TUNINGS
by Rob MacKillop
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This tutorial contains 32 tunes for fingerstyle guitar - 12 in open G and 20 in DADGAD tuning. The book's three sections - Historical, Beginner's Guide, Technical Guide -address issues like standard vs altered tunings, buying a guitar, tuning, basic technique and hand coordination, notation, ligados, scales and modes, ornamentation and right-hand fingering. Note/tab. 62 pp.
02-99357
$20.00
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SLIDE GUITAR AND OPEN TUNINGS
by Doug Cox
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Book/CD pack. Explores the basics of open tunings and slide guitar, covering licks, chords, songs and patterns. Not just a repertoire book, but rather an approach for guitarists to jam with others, invent your own songs, and understand how to find your way around open tunings with and without a slide. CD features 37 demo tracks. Intermediate level. Tablature only. 56 pp.
49-1243
$17.95
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THE CAPO - AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR THE GUITARIST
by Randall Williams, foreword by Adrian Legg
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Book/CD/capo pack. Learn how to get the most out of your guitar with a capo! This cool pack has everything you need to get started, including a high-quality Kyser capo. Covers: how to find keys to fit your voice, play with other guitarists, placement and intonation, demystifying transposition, capos and chord charts, and introduces you to the world of partial capos. Mostly chord diagrams with some notation. 24 pp.
49-695964
$14.95
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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ALTERNATE TUNINGS
by Mark Hanson
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Features hundreds of guitar tunings, extensive section on artists' tunes and tunings, scale and chord fingerings, sections on Hawaiian slack key and slide guitar tunings. Note/tab. 152 pp.
01-172648
$19.95
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THE GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO THE CAPO - THE ULTIMATE USER'S GUIDE
by Rikky Rooksby
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Book/CD pack. Whether you're a capo novice or a pro, this book will have you clamping your way to guitar heaven in no time! Includes: a buyer's guide to the most popular capos, choosing your capo, essential capo effects, capos and tunings, the partial capo and how to use it, combining capos and altered tunings and using multiple capos. Illustrated with over 100 photos and diagrams and packed with chord sequences you can play through. CD features 64 tracks demonstrating the cool sounds you can make with a capo. 63 pp.
49-695797
$15.95
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THE PARTIAL CAPO - THE BASICS, TIPS, TRICKS, AND MORE
by Randall Williams, foreword by David Wilcox
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Book/CD pack. The partial capo is a tool that can revolutionize the way you approach the guitar. The road map for using partial capos is simple, but the variations are deeply complex. This book covers: the drop "D" capo, short-cut capo, using multiple capos, alternate tunings and partial capos, the Third Hand capo, more. Give the partial capo a try, and discover the frontier of sounds that awaits you! Mostly chord diagrams with some tab. 45 pp.
49-695963
$12.95
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THE TAO OF TUNINGS - A MAP TO THE WORLD OF ALTERNATE TUNINGS
by Mark Shark
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Book/CD pack. From Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges to John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Page, alternate tunings have inspired some of the most creative and unique guitar sounds in the history of the instrument. This pack provides loads of fretboard diagrams, fun playing examples, and practical music applications to help you navigate through a variety of tunings - from Double Drop D to DADGAD and beyond. The 52-track CD includes demos and play-alongs. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-696012
$19.95
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UNDERSTANDING DADGAD FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
by Doug Young
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Book/CD set. Start exploring the benefits of DADGAD. Teaches the tricks and techniques to create the harp-like sound associated with DADGAD, as well as how to get around the fretboard and play any chord or melody in any key as readily as in standard tuning. DADGAD enables you to play things that would be difficult or impossible in standard tuning, and gives you chords that sound richer and fuller. Note/tab. Beginning/intermediate. 144 pp.
02-21166BCD
$22.95
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