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In fact without Stephen Stills Martin acoustic tuned down to Open D it would lack the support the song needs. This is a study in Blending. Vocals and Guitar intertwine to make a stunningly beautiful harmony that holds us captivated for a full 10 minutes, twice the normal length of a radio ready Hit Single. Open G Secrets: This is a key most anyone can grab on to and sing a song in. With the exception of C Major, which is home, this may be the most comfortable of choices in western music, and as such, makes it a must know for guitar players all over the country. The droning quality and sweet tones make us feel good. Also we notice the variation tuning G-G-D-G- B-D was used by Joni Mitchell for “Electricity”, and
Have a good Time all the Time By James Walsh
“For the Roses”, both Hit Songs for her. Altering this tuning slightly to G-D-G-B-D for his five-string guitar, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones plays his songs “Start Me Up”, “Honky Tonk Women”, “Brown Sugar” with authority, conviction and a swagger the recalls the early blues master Muddy Waters, and Father of Rock and Roll, Chuck Berry. Keith made it clear the open tunings freed up his creative spark. Slide Guitarist Ry Cooder taught him open G, Open E and Open D. He remained humble and brought a smile to the songs and a smile to the audience listening.
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