4 strings tuned GDAd - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T22:41:05Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/4-strings-tuned-gdad?groupUrl=four-string-cigar-box-guitars&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBuy from Gitty.
Found trying…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-05-01:2592684:Comment:19816322014-05-01T01:20:16.770Zfrank tennysonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/franktennyson
<p>Buy from Gitty.</p>
<p>Found trying first with Gitty's 4-string set helps you get the ear, Or buy a 6 string set and use the middle or top four - depending on preference. I'm thinking of using the lowest strings from a 6 string set and omitting the two highest treble strings for a lower more thumpy sound. I often find it easier when starting to try a new song to sing closer to high bass or middle baritone so it works better for me to have lower notes than I can get on a three…</p>
<p>Buy from Gitty.</p>
<p>Found trying first with Gitty's 4-string set helps you get the ear, Or buy a 6 string set and use the middle or top four - depending on preference. I'm thinking of using the lowest strings from a 6 string set and omitting the two highest treble strings for a lower more thumpy sound. I often find it easier when starting to try a new song to sing closer to high bass or middle baritone so it works better for me to have lower notes than I can get on a three stringer.</p>
<p>There are some mandolin and banjo tabs out there for GDAd tuning (and chord charts). Just use the melody notes, forget chords, and then, having got the melody, rhythm, and beat you can expand and get as fancy, complicated, and funky as you want (or have the skill to do). I still struggle just figuring out the melody and beat as I am just learning. Haven't mastered one fingered chord yet. That's why I love NightOwl's vids for beginners - she keeps it basic and simple.</p>
<p>Not pushing gospel, but songs like "Wayfaring Stranger" or "Amazing Grace" with lots of tabs and notation available, and a very basic and simple set of melody notes are great songs to learn with.</p> Frank,
GDAd sounds interestin…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2014-04-28:2592684:Comment:19784772014-04-28T05:23:31.623Zgary sheldonhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/0d3jt6c98794o
<p>Frank,</p>
<p>GDAd sounds interesting. What guitar strings do you use for each string? I have been using open D ...DADF#. I know half of one song in that tuning. Dust My Broom by Elmore James. Can anyone suggest other open D songs? Oh yeah, I also know most of Big Boss Man.</p>
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<p>Anyway, maybe I should experiment with other tunings. I am pretty new to this stuff. I have been building for 3 or 4 months, but no time to play much. Suggestions?</p>
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<p>Gary </p>
<p>Frank,</p>
<p>GDAd sounds interesting. What guitar strings do you use for each string? I have been using open D ...DADF#. I know half of one song in that tuning. Dust My Broom by Elmore James. Can anyone suggest other open D songs? Oh yeah, I also know most of Big Boss Man.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Anyway, maybe I should experiment with other tunings. I am pretty new to this stuff. I have been building for 3 or 4 months, but no time to play much. Suggestions?</p>
<p></p>
<p>Gary </p>