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Getting Acquainted with Chicago Tuning (DGBE) on CBG

Continuing with my series of CBG Tutorials, this one explores Chicago (DGBE) tuning and how to make both minor and major chords anywhere on the fretboard. This tuning can be a lot of fun. If you've never tried Chicago tuning on a CBG... I'd recommend it.

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Comment by Rope Walker Country Star on June 1, 2021 at 12:42pm: Makes me wish I had one more string!

Comment by Poorness Studios on May 31, 2021 at 3:58pm: Thanks AGP. I try to keep it simple.

Comment by Poorness Studios on May 31, 2021 at 3:57pm: I appreciate that Dave. I try to make these tutorials so an average Joe can follow them. Granted... you're not an average Joe (LOL) but I appreciate the endorsement sir.

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 31, 2021 at 3:56pm: Wow Kale. That was about the best tutorial I’ve seen. Concise, clear, easy and affordable. Thanks for the lesson.

Comment by AGP # on May 31, 2021 at 10:17am: YEP!, Well Done Poorness, gotta love a well put together Tutorial, so some of us not so musically talented boofheads can learn something new. ;-D

Comment by Poorness Studios on May 31, 2021 at 9:34am: Thanks John. It is a very versatile tuning.

Comment by Uncle John on May 31, 2021 at 7:38am: Gee, I've been playing Chicago tuning quite a while. But you know more about it than I do. Sounding good too.

Comment by Poorness Studios on May 31, 2021 at 3:39am: You nailed it Doug! I hope it's helpful to somebody.

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on May 31, 2021 at 3:11am: Moveable shapes sound great and all make muting all the strings at once easy. They also make it easy to transpose songs. Great foundational tutorial Kale!

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