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Rock Alternate Tunings (JamPlay)

Are you ready to be inspired? William Roberts helps you harness your creativity as you dive headfirst into the world of alternate tunings. The information covered will allow you to repurpose old sounds and discover new soundscapes through alternate tunings like Drop C, Open E, Open D, and more. Whether you want to create a unique style or spark new ideas, this pack will set you up for success.

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Rock Alternate Tunings (JamPlay)
Callum Bair

Callum Bair

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rock, modern rock

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About this course

Are you ready to be inspired? Callum Bair helps you harness your creativity as you dive headfirst into the world of alternate tunings. The information covered will allow you to repurpose old sounds and discover new soundscapes through alternate tunings like Drop C, Open E, Open D, and more. Whether you want to create a unique style or spark new ideas, this pack will set you up for success.

What you'll learn

  • Create original music and style within alternate tunings
  • Identify which tunings work best for standard triads vs. ambiguous sounds
  • Understand multiple alternate tunings and their applications
  • Understand the concept of high tension vs low tension tunings
  • Develop a methodology for approaching any new alternate tuning
Release date: 10/20/2021 • 1h 54m runtime
late beginnerintermediateelectric guitartheoryalternate tunings
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Sample lessons
Major 1-4-5
Major 1-4-5
Octave Shapes
Octave Shapes
Hard Rock Voicings
Hard Rock Voicings

What's included

16 lessons • 12 charts • 12 Jam Tracks

Introduction
In this first lesson, William introduces us to the wonderful world of alternate tunings.
Introduction to Open E
William begins by breaking down the Open E.
Major 1-4-5
Here we learn about the Major 1-4-5.
Sliding Around
Now it's time for us to focus on sliding around.
Extended Chords
Extending our chords will help us add to our music toolbox.
Dominant 7th Chords
It's time to take a look at Dominant 7th Chords.
Introduction to Open D and DADGAD
Now William will introduce us to two important new topics: Open D and DADGAD.

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vwlouk

06/08/25

Callum Bair's Rock Alternate Tunings

Excellent introduction to Open E, Open D, and DAGDAD tuning with practical applications. Callum Blair covers extended chord voicings in addition to major, minor and dominants. This course simplifies advanced concepts in an enjoyable way.

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