Open G tuning

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Among alternative tunings for the guitar, an open G tuning is an open tuning that features the G-major chord; its open notes are selected from the notes of a G-major chord, such as the G-major triad (G,B,D). For example, a popular open-G tuning is

D–G–D–G–B–D (low to high).

An open-G tuning allows a G-major chord to be strummed on all six strings with neither fretting of the left hand nor a capo. Like other open tunings, it allows the eleven major chords besides G major each to be strummed by barring at most one finger on exactly one fret.[1]

Usages in music

Open G tuning allows for open strings and single-fret bar chords to be played in key which make techniques such as slide and steel guitar viable. Open G tuning is common in blues and folk music[2] (along with other open tunings).[1][3]

Open G tuning particularly common in guitar music of Hawaiian origin including guitar styles such as slack-key guitar and steel guitar. In the context of slack-key music, open G is often referred to "Taro Patch" tuning (the term stems from taro, a traditional staple cuisine of Polynesian Hawaii). However, guitar is not a traditional Polynesian instrument; it was introduced to Hawaii by vaqueros hired by King Kamehameha III to assist with the nascent Hawaiian ranching industry in the mid 19th century.

A seven-string guitar with the open-strings annotated with the notes.
The seven-string Russian guitar uses the open-G tuning D–G–B–D–G–B–D.

Repetitive open-G tunings are used by Russian guitars, Dobro guitars, and banjos. They repeat three open-string notes.

The repetitive open-G tuning

D–G–B–D–G–B–D
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Dobros use a full six-string tuning with a bottom G: G–B–D–G–B–D, low to high. The two lowest strings are, accordingly, tuned three semitones higher for the lowest string (from E up to G) and two semitones higher for the second-lowest string (from A up to B) while the highest string is tuned two semitones lower (from E down to D), relative to standard tuning.

Five-string banjo's standard tuning is also an Open G: g–D–G–B–D, where the lower case "g" denotes the highest-pitched "drone string", physically located next to (above) the lowest-pitched string, the first upper case "D".[7]

Alan Sparhawk of Low has been using an Open G tuning his entire musical career, since being inspired by Sonic Youth as a kid.[8]

Overtones of the fundamental note G

Randy Jackson plays guitar
Zebra's Randy Jackson played "Who's Behind the Door?" using the same open-G overtones-tuning.

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The Rolling Stones's Keith Richards plays a five-string 1953 Telecaster in open-G tuning.

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Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs has used another open-G tuning, which listed the initial six overtones of the G note,

G–G–D–G–B–D
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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Denyer, Ralph (1992). "Playing the guitar ('How the guitar is tuned', pp. 68–69, and 'Alternative tunings', pp. 158–159)". The Guitar Handbook. Special contributors Isaac Guillory and Alastair M. Crawford (Fully revised and updated ed.). London and Sydney: Pan Books. pp. 65–160. ISBN 0-330-32750-X.
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  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Timofeyev, Oleg V. (1999). The Golden Age of the Russian Guitar: Repertoire, performance practice, and social function of the Russian seven-string guitar music, 1800–1850. Duke University, Department of Music. pp. 1–584. University Microfilms (UMI), Ann Arbor, Michigan, number 9928880.Template:Page range too broad
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ophee, Matanya (ed.). 19th Century etudes for the Russian 7-string guitar in G Op. The Russian Collection. Vol. 9. Editions Orphee. PR.494028230.; Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ophee, Matanya (ed.). Selected Concert Works for the Russian 7-String Guitar in G open tuning. The Russian Collection. Vol. 10 ("X"). Editions Orphee. PR.494028240.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Open G Tuning: D,G,D,G,B,D | Open D Tuning". Archived from the original on 2013-09-24. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Sparhawk, Alan (6 May 2013). "Low—full performance (live on KEXP)". YouTube. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Sharken, Lisa (15 May 2001). "Mick Ralphs: The rock 'N' roll fantasy continues". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."List of all Guitar and Piano Transcriptions". GGDGBD. JoniMitchell.com. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Ellis, Andy (2005). "How to play like ... Keith Richards". Guitar Player. Retrieved 24 March 2013.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Eagles of Death Metal's Jesse Hughes: Special Forces Ringmaster". Premier Guitar. 22 October 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2020.

References

Further reading

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