Leavitt Tuning

Loyal McAvoy · From: California, USA

If you were to add two strings to a six string Leavitt tuning of: (starting with bass) C#, E, G, Bb, C, D, where would you add the two extra strings (two on treble, two on bass, one on treble and one on bass,) tuned to which note, and why?

Thanks

Steve Green · From: Gulfport, MS, USA

Loyal McAvoy · From: California, USA

Outside of adding a fifth and a raised ninth, What functional advantage do you feel it gives you when playing?

Bill Hatcher · From: Atlanta Ga. USA

you add strings....it opens up so much more you can do. if you have the musical thought..you will know.

Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

I haven't played the Leavitt tuning in a while, but it seems to me that an Eb would be very helpful... for a full Eb major chord, Eb6, Ebmaj7, and maybe more. And a low C would give you another much needed major chord position to fatten up C major, C7, C9.
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Rick Barnhart · From: Arizona, USA

Bill, that's still one of my favorite versions of that tune. Smile

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Bill Hatcher · From: Atlanta Ga. USA

I thank you so much.

Tony Dingus · From: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

What about adding a E on the high side and an A on the low side ? A-C#-E-G-Bb-C-D-E

Tony

Stephen Abruzzo · From: Philly, PA

Tony,
That's pretty interesting how you have a straight A7 and C7 chords with no string skipping

Rick Barnhart · From: Arizona, USA

Would someone kindly list the recommended gauges and notes for a Leavitt tunng on a
24 1/2" scale 8 string? Thanks
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