I just gave my 5yo son a 1/4 size acoustic for his birthday yesterday and used this tuning... instant joy on his face... this is perfect for kids... a couple of basic finger positions and my son was hooked...
That's great! I did the same thing for my son, on his "Little Martin." It really helps that just basic strumming can make something sound good. Wishing him the best.
wow what a great discovery!!!! It's tough to know what goes with what when you can't read the bloody music so thanks mate for the cool visuals and the blindingly obvious connection to the chords and music!! Rock on mate!!!!! Sandy
@BreakingGlass77 It gives an open Dsus4 chord across the strings. The main reason for the different tuning is just to have a different tuning, it encourages you to think about chords and phrasing differently.
@kontrapunkti ...actually...the G chord would be called a "G sus2"....there is no "C" 4/11....and the A chord would just be called an A7 sus4. As for the last chord...he already called it a D sus4 at the beginning...which is correct:) The sus implies that the 3rd has been raised or lowered. Just helping to add clarity mate:)
@BreakingGlass77 Dropping the B to an A brings it into an open tuning- that means that when you strum the strings open, it makes a chord. When you are in drop D, it isn't really a chord, you are just able to get that cool low D growl! A Dsus4 chord would be the notes D-A-G likewise, if you put the G down to F#, you would have D-A-F# and it would be an open D major (fun for slide). Am I making any sense to you? thanks for the question!
@Josiahjjr There are a few that you could try: 444244 is pretty much what you are aiming for but you end up having to choose which notes you can pull out of that shape. F#m is made up of F#-C#-A- that's why the D string sounds bad. You can also leave open either A strings if you want (5th or 2nd strings) and try to free up some fingers 404204. Does that make sense? If not, just reply!
to play chords like Bm, A, G or F#m, i usually leave the D string open, and put my index finger on the G string playing the 3rd note of the chord (i have no better way to say it sorry haha). sounds nicer to me.
I knew from the beginning the guitar was on DADGAD. At first I didn't get why he called an Em11 just an Em as the chord had an A. It is written on the description he changed the name of the chords for a simplification purpose, but I didn't read at first.
Writing in Standard & Drop D exclusively is pretty damn limiting. Alternate tunings/open chords like this are not only excellent for expanding you're music but a lot of times NECESSARY for achieving a particular sound.
Hello freddie. i have only been playing guitar for 2 years plus.So this a great new tuning for me. from a slightly different angle could you use the DAD as power chords. Just to add in the mix ?. Many thanx Neal
This goes way to fast for me. Please remember that some of your audience (although a small amount) may have neurological issues, or learning disabilities. If you could show us the finger placements, and which fret (not just saying them, but actually showing them up close, and strumming them to hear what they sound like individually.) I have watched this over and over, and it is still to fast for me. Would love to learn to play them. Looks awesome. Many Thanks, Brian
Some people just want to spice things up and they like how it sounds better than the original tuning. If you are a beginner, you don't have to worry about this xD
They are also easier to play in most voicings, and the nice ringing sustain, or the drone (if you are playing reels) is easier to pull off. Great for rhythm work if you are playing with fiddlers and banjo players.
The OP here is obviously a camp fire guitar player just playing cowboy chords. DADGAD is such a beautiful tuning that makes the guitar really sound rich and full with all those strings giving a fantastic sustain and drone sound.
I understand that this is to keep things simple,but the Chords here are really far from originals. This could be just more confusing than helpful If you play all the strings the first Chord is not Em, its Em7/4.The second chord is G9/4.Plain Gmajor needs to have B note.Third chord is A7/4.Plain Amajor needs to have C# note.The Fourth chord is Bm7.And the D played at the end is D/4.Plain Dmajor needs to have F# note.Dont want to bee a wisecracker,Just needed to response.Sorry My bad English!
Nigel Bullock Well, that's not entirely true. Basically, this guy was announcing certain chords but he was sustaining the top two A & D strings all the time. Technically, they were not the chords he was saying they were at all. For example Em here was actually some Em7add4.
Nigel Bullock People don't enter DADGAD to play open position chords mind. Use standard tuning for that which is the best. DADGAD is best for changing the timbre or tonal colour & when pieces are written especially for which then it works wonders.
StavroJones, I agree on the chord naming, to my ear thats what gives it that suspended voicing which after a song or two starts to sound the same. My advice is use it sparingly.
Nigel Bullock Which makes it very obvious that you don't for example listen to progressive metal bands that use DADGAD or lower versions of that tuning.
It is absolutely maddening that you dont call chords what they actually are. A G with an open A is not a G. It is a G add9. Etc.etc. good video other than that.
Thanks Jeff. Yeah, you are right. Someone brings this up now and again. In my description you can see that I'm just trying to keep it simple for beginners - hopefully people dig deeper if they are interested. All the best!
@@Freddie.Guitar No disrespect but all RUclips content creators use this beginners thing as an excuse it’s lazy. Besides, if it’s for beginners then why are you teaching these beginners the wrong names of these chords? You should be giving them the proper names?
What a terrible tuning experience - sounds awful - nothing you can really do with dadgad - open C and open G much more versatile and useful 😊👍🏼🎸 Rock on or Rock off 😂
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I just gave my 5yo son a 1/4 size acoustic for his birthday yesterday and used this tuning... instant joy on his face... this is perfect for kids... a couple of basic finger positions and my son was hooked...
That's great! I did the same thing for my son, on his "Little Martin." It really helps that just basic strumming can make something sound good. Wishing him the best.
does your son still play ?
@@squoogles He does!
That is a really cool tuning. Makes everything sound all mellow and nostalgic.
Your comment feels kinda nostalgic
Thanks for sharing the basic DADGAD chords
wow what a great discovery!!!! It's tough to know what goes with what when you can't read the bloody music so thanks mate for the cool visuals and the blindingly obvious connection to the chords and music!! Rock on mate!!!!!
Sandy
@fasttrackguitar you can also add the pinky to the high E for a fuller sound
@BreakingGlass77 It gives an open Dsus4 chord across the strings. The main reason for the different tuning is just to have a different tuning, it encourages you to think about chords and phrasing differently.
I just got an Ovation model cs 257, and trying to learn the dadgad scale, this vid helped alot. 1st time player here too.
Thank you so much for showing the chords . You are really good.
I just started messing around with DADGAD so this is awesome man, thanks!
I tried to do the Bm chord but i ran out of fingers
i love this. thanks, even it is so simple, it just nice to have... i have just play this tuning and found that this is sound so nice
Have fun. Make music!
so nice video. love it. first dadgad experience
So happy to hear! Off you go, on your journey :)
@WarBeer Thanks for adding value to this lesson with your post! Appreciate the theory clarification.
holy shit dude thanks so much took me forever to find chords on DADGAD
@kontrapunkti ...actually...the G chord would be called a "G sus2"....there is no "C" 4/11....and the A chord would just be called an A7 sus4. As for the last chord...he already called it a D sus4 at the beginning...which is correct:) The sus implies that the 3rd has been raised or lowered. Just helping to add clarity mate:)
@xr650r01 Your welcome- let me know if I can help with anything as you play around with it more.
Thanks. I like the "Johnny Cash" D-35 by the way!
I love my Johnny! Got it for a screaming deal because I worked at a Martin dealer.
Freddie Gateley Nice!
Thank you very much Freddie.
WOW!!! Do you have a pdf with chords positions on DADGAD ? I look forward to your reply. Peace
Can anyone give me a F#m? I have a 4x0244 but the open D string (#5th in the F# chord) sounds bad. Any alternates?
good shit man. those chords sound awesome
@BreakingGlass77 Dropping the B to an A brings it into an open tuning- that means that when you strum the strings open, it makes a chord. When you are in drop D, it isn't really a chord, you are just able to get that cool low D growl! A Dsus4 chord would be the notes D-A-G likewise, if you put the G down to F#, you would have D-A-F# and it would be an open D major (fun for slide). Am I making any sense to you? thanks for the question!
Thank GAD for DADGAD!
Whats the key to solo in?
Liked your demo. I would like to see someone show Dadgad guitar chords for " Undone in Sorrow",written: Ola Belle Reed.
Thanks, I'm trying to film some more.
@Josiahjjr There are a few that you could try: 444244 is pretty much what you are aiming for but you end up having to choose which notes you can pull out of that shape. F#m is made up of F#-C#-A- that's why the D string sounds bad. You can also leave open either A strings if you want (5th or 2nd strings) and try to free up some fingers 404204. Does that make sense? If not, just reply!
@PrettySushmita09 I would be happy to! Any specific requests or style?
@naveedakazai Yes I know- this is a basic lesson. Meant to get some people into basic DADGAD. The open A would make it a Gsus2.
to play chords like Bm, A, G or F#m, i usually leave the D string open, and put my index finger on the G string playing the 3rd note of the chord (i have no better way to say it sorry haha). sounds nicer to me.
That was quick and very useful, many thanks! :)
I knew from the beginning the guitar was on DADGAD. At first I didn't get why he called an Em11 just an Em as the chord had an A. It is written on the description he changed the name of the chords for a simplification purpose, but I didn't read at first.
Is there a music book you would recommend to learn dadgad and first time guitar players?
Nice lesson sir - thanks
Isn't the first chord a Em11 ? It has the the A on the second string is the 11 and the D on the first string is a 7b
I understand drop D tuning but what's the purpose of dropping the B string to an A?
Keep on the good work !!
awesome
Can some one please tell me the name of that guitar behind him to the left!?!?!
Hey Fred,
Can u also show chords for DADDAD tuning? Thanks...
Writing in Standard & Drop D exclusively is pretty damn limiting. Alternate tunings/open chords like this are not only excellent for expanding you're music but a lot of times NECESSARY for achieving a particular sound.
Thank you very muchc for this lesson
You're welcome.
Hello freddie. i have only been playing guitar for 2 years plus.So this a great new tuning for me. from a slightly different angle could you use the DAD as power chords. Just to add in the mix ?. Many thanx Neal
Thanks for this!
can u show me more chords in dadgad??
@step43a2jc I will put that one on my list! Thanks.
nicely done....KISS....keep it simply simple
Why does DADGAD tuning sound so beautiful?
is that a johnny cash d35?
@MorrockW Yup! Thanks.
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Awesome!!!
Hey Freddie!? Is there any way I can contact you?! There are some questions I have on DADGAD maybe you can help me. Thanks alot man!!
freddie.gateley@gmail.com Hopefully I can help!
@kontrapunkti Thanks for posting that just encase someone wants to know.
This goes way to fast for me. Please remember that some of your audience (although a small amount) may have neurological issues, or learning disabilities. If you could show us the finger placements, and which fret (not just saying them, but actually showing them up close, and strumming them to hear what they sound like individually.) I have watched this over and over, and it is still to fast for me. Would love to learn to play them. Looks awesome. Many Thanks, Brian
@LesPaulFreak10 Oh man, that's pretty long... I could do some of it but it would take a while. Do you know "Bron Yr Aur" thats also a goody!
the chart for b minor is off at the end otherwise great
Thank you!
is that an electric banjo???? whatever it is its a mad looking little beast haha
@witster18 Yes it is! Love it. (luckily I worked for a Martin Dealer a while back and got a sweet deal on it.)
nice. thanks
You're welcome!
У меня 12 струнная гитара ,, Takamine,, в этом строе ... Божественные звуки !!!
@fasttrackguitar yes thanx
this video shows me the way to this tuning :)
@gtrman1915 Hi Robert, thanks for the feedback! Please do send over or link to your video. You an also contact me through my website.
Thanks!
@xaoseph Check out my Wandering Video.
1000 gracias
how?
So that's how Ed Sheeran plays Photograph, using this DADGAD thing
the Em doesn't sound any like a Em chord..
Try leaving out the top three strings for an actual Em. This one has an extra D and A in it, making it sound more 7ish.
dude...the video says DADGAD chords and then he even sat there and said, "Now that you've got your guitar in DADGAD tuning".
A Cadd9 would be x32030
your thin E is not tuned to D as it should be in dadgad,D!
It is. The video I filmed just before this one shows how to tune your guitar to DADGAD.
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Oh this is amazing wait wtf
So retune the guitar to dadgad just to play the same basic chords as standard tuning? What's the point in that? 😂
Some people just want to spice things up and they like how it sounds better than the original tuning. If you are a beginner, you don't have to worry about this xD
They are also easier to play in most voicings, and the nice ringing sustain, or the drone (if you are playing reels) is easier to pull off. Great for rhythm work if you are playing with fiddlers and banjo players.
The OP here is obviously a camp fire guitar player just playing cowboy chords.
DADGAD is such a beautiful tuning that makes the guitar really sound rich and full with all those strings giving a fantastic sustain and drone sound.
@@Stringbean421 Howdy, howdy.
You missread my comment
I understand that this is to keep things simple,but the
Chords here are really far from originals.
This could be just more confusing than helpful
If you play all the strings the first Chord is not Em, its Em7/4.The second chord is G9/4.Plain Gmajor needs to have B note.Third chord is A7/4.Plain Amajor needs to have C# note.The
Fourth chord is Bm7.And the D played at the end is D/4.Plain Dmajor needs to have F# note.Dont want to bee a wisecracker,Just needed to response.Sorry My bad English!
thanks for the chords. too much strummy strum, though. DADGAD is meant to go for baroque.
That bm is nasty
This music uses DADGAD tuning...Listen watch?v=hoKLsOQfS7U Brazilian band... Oficina g3
There's Hinder for ya'
Trouble with DADGAD everything sounds the same.
Nigel Bullock Drop tuning ftw. \m/
Nigel Bullock Well, that's not entirely true. Basically, this guy was announcing certain chords but he was sustaining the top two A & D strings all the time. Technically, they were not the chords he was saying they were at all. For example Em here was actually some Em7add4.
Nigel Bullock People don't enter DADGAD to play open position chords mind. Use standard tuning for that which is the best. DADGAD is best for changing the timbre or tonal colour & when pieces are written especially for which then it works wonders.
StavroJones, I agree on the chord naming, to my ear thats what gives it that suspended voicing which after a song or two starts to sound the same. My advice is use it sparingly.
Nigel Bullock Which makes it very obvious that you don't for example listen to progressive metal bands that use DADGAD or lower versions of that tuning.
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Ok, sorry, I didn't read the description.
There's not a lot of voice leading in the DADGAD tuning. All the chords you played sounded almost the same.
It is absolutely maddening that you dont call chords what they actually are. A G with an open A is not a G. It is a G add9. Etc.etc. good video other than that.
Thanks Jeff. Yeah, you are right. Someone brings this up now and again. In my description you can see that I'm just trying to keep it simple for beginners - hopefully people dig deeper if they are interested. All the best!
@@Freddie.Guitar
No disrespect but all RUclips content creators use this beginners thing as an excuse it’s lazy.
Besides, if it’s for beginners then why are you teaching these beginners the wrong names of these chords? You should be giving them the proper names?
do you even know the notes in G major its GBD then how come you are also playing A open in second string dumb and where is the B note its not G major
What a terrible tuning experience - sounds awful - nothing you can really do with dadgad - open C and open G much more versatile and useful 😊👍🏼🎸 Rock on or Rock off 😂
Jye make yourself a little trip to Dublin, Ireland and you'll discover the wonders of dadgad
@WarBeer Thanks for adding value to this lesson with your post! I appreciate the theory clarification.
@xr650r01 Your welcome- let me know if I can help with anything as you play around with it more.