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Topic: D tuning for 8 string Lap Steel |
Norman Boling
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Paragould Arkansas, Philadelphia TN USA
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Posted 14 Jan 2019 6:09 am |
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What are strings 7&8 tuned to??
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Andy Volk
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Boston, MA
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Posted 16 Jan 2019 7:02 am
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Open D is a fabulous tuning but an uncommon tuning for 8-string guitars so it's an open question without much precedent what to put on there. Based on what you want to play and hear, you could consider adding a high F# (3rd) or E (9th) or a low F# or octave D on the bottom. A low G on string 7 might be interesting as well.
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Norman Boling
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Paragould Arkansas, Philadelphia TN USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2019 5:45 pm 8 string Lap in D tuning
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Thank you Andy I appreciate your suggestion. I ask because I play Six string Dobro tuned in D and it has become my favorite tuning. I think I have all of your books and they have been a great resource.I understand now why D is not an 8 string lap steel recommended tuning😊
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Andy Volk
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Posted 17 Jan 2019 4:18 am
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Glad you found the books useful; good luck with your tuning adventures.
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Joe Kaufman
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Lewiston, Idaho
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Posted 17 Jan 2019 11:00 am
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If you are interested in trying a 6th type tuning I would try D6 like this:
F#
D
B
A
F#
D
A
D
I play that tuning up a whole step in E and think it works well. |
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