Courses
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Double C tuning for playing in D
This course looks at Double C tuning (gCGCD) as it is most commonly used in old time music to play in the key of D. It covers both Ionian (major) and Mixolydian modes, the chord shapes you should know along with a handful of classic tunes that regularly come up at jam sessions. Although not strictly necessary, it will be useful if you have a capo. The course is made up of 4 video lessons and accompanying worksheets (tune tabs, scale shape and chord diagrams). All this is included in a downloadable .zip file.
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G Standard tuning for playing in A
This course looks at G Standard tuning (gDGBD) as it is commonly used in old time music to play in the key of A. It covers both Ionian (major) and Mixolydian modes, the chord shapes you should know along with a handful of classic tunes that regularly come up at jam sessions. Although not strictly necessary, it will be useful if you have a capo. The course is made up of 4 video lessons and accompanying worksheets (tune tabs, scale shape and chord diagrams). All this is included in a downloadable .zip file.
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Sawmill Tuning for Playing in A
This course looks at Sawmill tuning (gDGCD) as it is most commonly used in old time music to play in the key of A. It covers both Dorian and Mixolydian modes, the important chord shapes you should know along with a handful of classic tunes that regularly come up at jam sessions. Although not strictly necessary, it will be useful if you have a capo. The course is made up of 4 video lessons and accompanying worksheets (tune tabs, scale shape and chord diagrams). All this is included in a downloadable .zip file.
