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A quick primer on Open C Tuning

Open C Tuning is a tuning based on the Chord of C Major. It is a more obscure tuning then most of the other alternate ones, and the very low pitch of the sixth string gives it a big full sound. This tuning, mostly because it is open is common in blues music, rock and folk music. Because it is easy to make chords by barring the strings it is also used quite frequently in Bottleneck and steel guitar. It is a favorite amongst 12 string players, though it can be used to great effect on a six string as well. This tuning is quite different then most other open tunings, in that the third of the chord is on the first string. Though the third of the chord relates well across Open D to Open G to Open C. If you just move the chord shapes up a treble string you can interchange between the chords quite easily. You can produce some great chords with this tuning. And if you experiment with chords from Open D and Open D you can sometimes be pleasantly surprised at what you come up with. Also keep in mind when you strum the open strings of the guitar, it creates the chord of C Major. Therefore, if you barre the frets with your index finger you can easily make many chords. How to tune to Open C: Start by tuning your sixth string down to full tones to C. Then tune your fifth string down a tone to G. Check the tuning with the third (G) string. Next, tune your fourth string down a tone to C. Check the tuning with the sixth (C) string. Lastly, tune your second string UP a semitone to C. Check the tuning with the fourth (C) string. Click here for an Open C Guitar Tuner and more info about guitar tuning in general.
Contributed by: Thomas James
Contributor organisation: How To Tune A Guitar

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