open D, or DADGAD differences

[scooter]

i use open D {DADF#AD} quite a lot,

but i noticed that dadgad tuning is only a bit higher than the F# string {i don't know how else to explain it you see }

what are the differences and advantages between choosing the

two tunings?

it seems that there are many more songs/tabs in dadgad

but why ?

 

[F-holes]

Hi. Scooter!


. DADGAD tuning is the same as an open Dsus4 chord,or Gsus2.

This tuning will allow easy playing and smooth transitions from D major to D minor, Gmajor to Gminor and D to G. In the long run, it is more flexible then a tuning that is specifically major or minor.

I'd be happy to help you with this if anything grows confusing.

[bassmantele]

DADGAD was popularized by Burt Jansch - kind of the father of British folk guitar. Led Zep Black Mountain Side was ripped off from Jansch. Check out some info here:


http://guitar.about.com/library/bltuningdadgad.htm

[scooter]

thanks

[echo_plus]

if you use open D often (i also do alot), its easy to twist the F# note up a half step to G for DADGAD. you wont be playing alot of slide blues, but its a great tuning. you can play stuff that is very bagpipe-like, or even banjo sounding stuff in DADGAD. it is used alot for folk music from different regions, like irish folk and early british folk music. it just sounds so "Celtic". but i always end up missing that F# and tune it back down for some blues.