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Topic: 10 String Tuning |
Tom Enderlein
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 2:04 pm |
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Hello Everyone!
I am looking for a theory driven individual to provide me the tuning for an open e 10 string steel guitar. Im looking to use this for some derek trucks ish playing.
This is what he uses on his 6 string guitar. Low to High.....
E-B-E-G#-B-E
Thoughts? Thanks! |
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Brad Bechtel
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San Francisco, CA
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 2:15 pm
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I'd use the same six string tuning if I were you. What would you expect the extra four strings to give you that isn't already there? 
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 25 Jun 2010 2:50 pm
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| Agree with Brad: if you want to do Derek Trucks, I'd stay with 6 string open e tuning. Otherwise, look at some of the sacred steel tunings for inspiration. |
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Eugene Cole
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near Washington Grove, MD, USA
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Posted 30 Jun 2010 11:06 am Re: 10 String Tuning
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| Tom Enderlein wrote: |
Hello Everyone!
I am looking for a theory driven individual to provide me the tuning for an open e 10 string steel guitar. Im looking to use this for some derek trucks ish playing.
Thoughts? Thanks! |
Tom; I am not familiar with Derek's Steel playing so I am at a loss for exactly what you are wanting to do.
Derek's Dad Chris struck me as a great guy when I met him last August. I wish every kid had a Dad that encouraged them the way Chris encourages and supports Derek (but I digress).
My 10-sting tuning can be seen here: http://www.pixenbar.com/My-Dobro.asp
My 10-String tuning is a C6 tuning but the intervals apply theory-wise regardless of what the open key is. If you want E-tuning then it can be transposed.
Take a look at my tuning chart (on the above link). In essence I have the I, IV, & vi chords right there in the open-tuning. I will let you make you own evaluation of the merits (or lack of merits) for your styles of playing but is should give you something to ponder.
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Sierra U14 8+5 my copedent, 1972 MSA D10 8+4, and nothing in the Bank. 8^) |
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Eugene Cole
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near Washington Grove, MD, USA
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Posted 1 Jul 2010 1:26 pm
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Tom I was reading over my text on this URL: http://www.pixenbar.com/My-Dobro.asp and it was confusing.
I made some edits to the previously unclear language. It now says:
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"...Retuning the F to E also give me a vii
chord on strings 9, 8, & 7 which means
I do not have to pull strings to play
a full vii chord triad." |
I hope this correction helps you understand the "theory driven" aspect of this tuning.
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Regards
-- Eugene <sup>at</sup> FJ45.com
PixEnBar.com
Cole-Luthierie.com
FJ45.com
Sierra U14 8+5 my copedent, 1972 MSA D10 8+4, and nothing in the Bank. 8^) |
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Tom Enderlein
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 1 Jul 2010 1:50 pm
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Thank you for the great advice - I will try that tuning shortly!
Thanks again! - Tom |
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