Learn “Sidh Beag, Sidh Mor,” a Traditional Celtic Song Arranged in Standard Tuning
Most of this arrangement's melody notes are reachable without leaving first position, and all the necessary bass notes are easily played.
Al Petteway
Al Petteway was an acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist and guitar teacher.
Open Tuning Lesson: How to Play the Blues in DADGAD
As you play through these examples, you’ll get a good sense of the abundance of bluesy possibilities inherent in this tuning.
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Learn to Play ‘The Choice Wife’: A Celtic Classic by Any Name
This arrangement makes an excellent introduction to fingerstyle Celtic guitar—and a sweet selection to add to your repertoire.
‘Midsummer Moon’ – Watch Al Petteway Perform an Atmospheric Open-C Instrumental
Some 20 years ago, Al Petteway tuned his guitar to an open Csus2 chord—low to high, C G C G C D—and started exploring this rich alternate tuning.
The Magic of DADGAD
Transform your fingerboard into a landscape of unexplored possibilities.
