Hello Everyone, I wanted to start a group for people interested in alternate tunings. I play a lot in Dead Man's Tuning (DDAD) and also in ADAD tuning. Sometimes I play in GCGC tuning and have figured out a lot of chords and songs for these tunings. I have a new book: Mandolin Dead Man's Tuning, available here: if you would like more info. Have a great day, Willy
If you're into alternate tunings, feel free to post some of the songs you've worked out, and what tunings you like to use. I have a video on youtube where I teach how to play Maggie May by Rod Stewart, not just the mandolin solo, but also the chords and guitar solo as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlo3JHWkRAc
Nice, I'll point my friend who is learning this to your vid. Cheers MRT
Thanks so much Mark. I appreciate it!
When going into these tunings, do you tune up or down?
Oreilly, I use two alternate tunings and in both cases i tune the strings down. With the GDGD tuning, it is only necessary to tune the first and second strings to reach this tuning and then i use a capo when i want to play AEAE. From posts i have read it is much easier on your strings and probably the mandolin if you can tune down. Hope that helps.
Hi Flying Frog Like the video. Alternate tunings fascinate me, though I cannot say I have experimented too much with them. I have come across these, especially in African musical instruments, though have not done this on my mandolin. Your book would be very interesting. Please send a private message, or whichever giving further info on the book. Best Vanillamandolin
