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Thank you! Hoping to do a bit more of that in 2025.

@@SlideDogsMusic-rw3zk I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for dropping by and letting me know.

One thing I’ve been doing is tuning the six string to a G so I have double base Gs and don’t have to worry about avoiding the 6th string tuned to D. I replace the six string with an A string, which I can tune down to the G the same as the fifth string so it doesn’t add too much tension to the neck, which would happen if you tune a six string E up to G.

@SlideDogsMusic-rw3zk interesting.. I spend so much time between open D, G, and standard that it may not work for me.

@ashishawasthi4350 Thank you. Very much appreciated.

Thanks. Just what happened that day... trying to "zen" my impatient self. ;-)

Well... you are probably weird but for all sorts of other reasons. ;-) But there is nothing wrong with weird... it's the perfectly normal that freak me out! Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. I feel I rambled a bit but the story seems to have touched a number of people. Keep up the guitar. My advice is to start by learning a couple simple songs you enjoy. That seems to provide the impetus to continue learning. Of course, if you are playing a lot of piano, you already understand the music journey. Thanks again for watching and thank you for the follow and the comment.

@@MatthewMoranMusic yeah I'll get there. Me normal, absolutely not. I uploaded a couple of videos I did earlier. I am brand new I've only had this guitar for maybe a week now. And before that I've not even touched a guitar in a few years and even then I barely had the chance to really learn much. I am beyond happy to get the opportunity to play again.. I don't have anybody I can go talk music with or any of that. I guess reaching out on TH-cam is all I can do 😭🥺 I'm sorry th-cam.com/video/J0PefiPgqRA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=frf5nGTTYvJpqAom

@@MatthewMoranMusic th-cam.com/users/shortsEJB7IeljokE?si=yNNjxw5fUF3E29o0 🥺🥹

Probably a good idea. Not sure when I'll make a new video for this topic but, when/if I do, I'll take your suggestion to heart. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.

Your comment made me laugh. "Interesting" is a euphemism with many uses, so when you say I am an "interesting" person, that can mean anything.

@@MatthewMoranMusic Ahh well it is meant in the best of ways Matt, You are intersting inspiring and someone that I woulsd like to sit back and have a glass of Sctch and talk with.

@@MatthewMoranMusic Its funny you say that, a word that really makes me cringe especailly when it comes to music/mixing is "nice" as in ohhh thats a nice song or nice mix. the way i hear it is " that is really not very good, but I don't want to hurt your feelings. 😆

@@MatthewMoranMusic Dude, by interesting, I mean in the absolute best way. I would love to sit down have a glass of scotch with you and chat in person.

@@battmanvonrichtoven It's going to happen someday.

Thanks sir.. I'd have to play with that. Working on a couple percussion parts at the moment.

Thanks! It was, in many ways, an exercise in shooting and editing a video.

I'm familiar with DADGAD... but, even if close, that is not open D turning. Yes.. dadgad is often used. But there are plenty of songs written in Open D (or capo'd). For instance, She Talks to Angels is in Open E - but due to string tightness, I prefer to tune to Open D and capo on 2. The G string tuned down to F# becomes G#. This is correct for that song and the chord voicings used. The chord shapes would not be the same and the strings, all open, open would NOT be a D chord. The D does not have a G, it has an F#. While close, they are not the same and provide different options and benefits. Use either at your leisure and based on need.

I've been working my way through this flu... I'm mostly better but a lingering cough has made singing a challenge. However, even with that, due to some of the work I did with Leo, my vocal coach, I was able to work on a few takes yesterday afternoon and try some things that have never found their way into any previous songs. I'm taking it easy but excited to work on some things this coming week.

@@MatthewMoranMusic all the best

Thanks for stopping by to listen and thank you for leaving a comment. I appreciate it.

@@MatthewMoranMusic U r welcome...

Thanks. I truly appreciate that. I'm making a few new videos but ended up with the flu the past week. 🤢 On the mend but sheesh. I ended up writing a new song. Pretty happy with it. Uploading now. Also, thank you for subscribing!

@@MatthewMoranMusic no problem, you’re very talented and knowledgeable I really enjoyed the open d chords video. Damn, hope you feel better soon brother. Look forward to seeing more quality content!

I'll take 'em where I find 'em. It's not the first time but the timing was funny to me.

@@MatthewMoranMusic

Thanks Joe. More on the way. ;-)

Thanks Tom. I still have several songs sitting in the wings. This was one of those.

Thanks.

Not sure what you mean. You can't hear the tonal differences when only using partial chord shapes in open tuning? For sure more subtle than an entire chord shape but when played in a song or performance, it definitely creates a new sound. I'd play around with them and see what you come up with. If I misunderstood the comment, let me know.

@ With any tuning and for whatever reason, the sound is most important. To me the droning and duplicate notes merge and become uninspiring.

Fair enough. I enjoy Open D and G but I'm experimenting with a few others. I also understand that, for certain voicings, playing only 3 or 4 strings is far better than playing all of them. In any case, thanks for stopping to comment.

I had a bit of an epiphany... or a smack on the head moment. I'm going to record a new original - acoustic - and a cover, each week. Also, going to create a video with an update of what I'm working on for live gigs, recordings, and about the songs selected that week. There is a story behind this song. I wrote it in 2007, right after a monsoon flood destroyed our home in Arizona. But I'll save the story for the video. ;-)

@@MatthewMoranMusic coool

Hey Kip. Super simple. I am using my cell phone for the video - Samsung S22. I have a Zoom H4Essentials mic slightly above me to the right (so that my vocals are not drowned out by the guitar). The H4 captures two channels - though, basically the same. I bring the video and audio into DaVinci Resolve and use the auto-sync to waveform, which sync's the separate audio to the video audio. I mute the video audio and then apply a little reverb and a PSP channel strip to the audio. Ha.. that probably doesn't sound super simple. But it really isn't bad. I guess I'll make a video. ;-)

Well.. no issue with me putting myself out there. Getting ready for a gig on Saturday. Although, it's been awhile since I posted any sort of performance video. Might have to get back to that.

Thanks Joe. I'm looking to finish this next - backing vocals and get the mix right. Currently, I'm in San Francisco visiting my oldest and attending the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, so no recording happening.

Thanks Batts... I need to get back to you. Been running ragged a bit of late.

@@MatthewMoranMusic Hey don’t sweat it. When the time is right it’s all good dood!!

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting and letting me know.

Good times. I finally took the deep dive into learning production. About to re-do this song.

I appreciate that Joe. Thanks for listening.

You should get to know the guitar player. I taught him everything he knows... Well, I taught him all the bad notes but you understand what I mean. ;-) Thanks again. It sounds pretty sweet!

@@MatthewMoranMusic Thanks! I'm super impressed by Glenn Welman's drums and Reggie Duncan's pedal steel as well. Whiskey didn't kill this tune👏

Thanks sir.

Thanks Joe. I played it Saturday and it was well-received.

Thanks... I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Thanks!

A real cutie patootie. ;-)

I appreciate that... even if I am skeptical. :-o