Some open D playing

[Loraine]

Well done all of it!! And I like the fact that you’re trying different tunings and genres of music. That adds a lot of fun to the mix.

I had learned some open tunings when I had hurt my arm and wrist and gotten Tennis elbow and tendonitis throughout the arm, from trying to stretch too far with my fingers, without me, having the flexibility and without warming up, and that’s extremely important. So that you avoid getting hurt. I wasn’t able to play guitar for 4 to 6 months. I forget what it was because of the issues with the arm. It was too painful, and you should never play through pain like that. So I learned a few songs, and open tuning is easier because I didn’t have to stretch my fingers at all. It was typically the open strings, and then A note here and a note there.

it can be a big hassle to have to retune a guitar constantly. There are tons of alternate tunings out there, but not everyone has the extra guitar, unfortunately. As a suggestion to others, if you can pick up one at auction or a garage sale, resale shop etc, I highly suggest it. Just so that you have a guitar that you can practice on in an alternate tuning.

Anyway keep up the great work!

[FretFlyer]

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[Bill1am]

Thank you both! And excellent idea Loraine, I have one guitar that currently lives in Open D, which is nice. Once I start playing more in other tunings too, I will need more guitars!