Everything You Need to Know About Drop D Tuning ★ Acoustic Tuesday 244

<p>Drop D tuning can open up an entire new sonic soundscape, but do you know how best to practice your shapes and scales in this alternate tuning?</p> <p>On today's episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you're going to get a lesson behind the acoustic guitar lick of the week. Every Tuesday, I offer you a quick lesson on learning an awesome lick. But this week, you'll get to see the theory, rationale, and benefits behind learning the lick this week.</p> <p>Specifically, this lick focuses on drop D tuning for the acoustic guitar. Drop D tuning is when you turn your low E string to a low D. This gives you awesome bass sounds and can infuse your playing with bluesy mojo sounds. </p> <p>If you aren't a fan of the blues (to which I say, check yourself!), drop D tuning is used in a variety of different genres. From American Primitive to modern fingerstyle, you're sure to find a great way to apply drop D tuning to your playing.</p> <p>Besides covering drop D tuning, you'll also hear from TAC Family member Shannon and how building a solid guitar routine helped her in a difficult point in her life. Perhaps her story could inspire you, no?</p> <p>Featured in this Episode - Jeffrey Foucault   - Heartbreaker Guitars   - Martin Guitar   - SantaCruzGuitarCo   - Luca Stricagnoli   - Normans Rare Guitars   - Dean Guitars   - Gibson TV  </p>