Performing

I get asked about open tunings more than almost anything else at the shop table, usually by someone who heard a slide part on a record and wants that sound now. Fair enough. Open tunings are one of the fastest ways to make a guitar sound like a different instrument without spending a dime. But there’s a right way to ease into it, and a way that leaves your neck bowed and your strings buzzing by Tuesday. Here’s what I actually tell people. 1. Start … Read the article