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Today is alt tuning #112 since starting on January 1, 2016. My open string notes are:
D# A# D# D# G D#
Tonight’s song/idea is titled “Find Your Way” and is in the key of D# Major. One of the lines that you’ll hear me sing the first time through is:
I woke up to the sound of the closing door
And I hope you find your way
Here are the scale notes, numbers and intervals I’m playing:
May these daily alt tunings continue to inspire you as you explore songwriting beyond the limitations of standard tuning. If you’d like to learn more about making alt tuning a part of your songwriting, give me a call at 888-7-GUITAR or reach out to me here.
Until next time…
~Scott Quillin
Did you know? Scott started playing guitar when he was 14 years old back in 1982. A Pittsburgh native, Scott resides in Rhode Island where he teaches guitar, bass, music and songwriting. He also records and mixes songs for local bands and artists as well as his own music. He writes and records nearly every day and has a real passion to help others hear their “inner voice” and express that in songs.
You can listen to more of Scott’s music at https://soundcloud.com/scottquillin.
2 thoughts on “Open Tuning D#A#D#D#GD# – D# Major – Find Your Way”
Are you using any special strings to achieve this tuning, or can I try it with my standard out-of-the-package guitar strings?
Hi Michael – I’m using standard “out-of-the-box” strings (Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB® Coating) medium gauge.
Because I focus on guitar tunings that are 2 whole steps down and 1 whole step up from standard tuning at AltTunings.com, I avoid having to use custom string gauges. While this is a “limitation”, it saves me a ton of time doing a new tuning every day and makes it easier for others who want to try the tunings I feature here.
Thanks for listening and commenting. Share if you come up with something!
All the best,
Scott