Thanks so much for checking it out and the kind words :-) I'll add this to the list, but in the meantime, there are a couple of videos on Open C in the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLTYgZIVBdlYdVHGphRrxh8Tw1hR9gxVqT.html, also, anything in the Open D playlist is easily transferrable: th-cam.com/play/PLTYgZIVBdlYdOf7TUmdyCkAuBR0vPxeDp.html
This is a great lesson! Thanks for taking the time to do it. And yes, that version of Hallelujah I love her so that Joey does is amazing. Maybe you could tackle that song in a lesson?
@@onefingerguitarist Sure! I’ve taken some lessons from him too. He really is such a great teacher. Either way, it would be awesome to have some more lessons around harmonic knowledge in open C.
if a guitarist wishes to play slide in open C, they will need thicker strings, as you suggested. I play open D (and G), and I use a brass slide, and I use strings with a 13 or 14 as the top string, If I don't, the slide easily bottoms out on the first string fret. With these heavier stings, if I want to play guitar in standard tuning, I tune down a full step from standard.
I found a great song in this tuning The Live version of HIGH HOPES by David Gilmore The video that shows him sitting down playing the steel guitar Click on that one and play along Sounds better with small string tuned to e CGCGCE
Thanks for the great lesson. A friendly suggestion: Id do a quick demo of tuning at the beginning. It will motivate people to stick around and dig into the lesson.
Thanks, appreciate you checking out the lesson glad you enjoyed! The demo at the start is a tricky one - I've done it for some videos, but then wondered whether people just want to get straight into it (some people over do the demos!) It's a tricky balance...
This is getting weird, I’m basically following my nose, I learn or discover something which leads to the next like most - but so far every time I pick the next “point of exploration “ you seem to bring out a video on it over the next few days. Great timing bud : )
Well. I’m not famous and not a professional, but I play almost exclusively in open C. I’m also not an electric player and don’t play rhythm. I play acoustic fingerstyle. Follow John Fahey, Jack Rose and Leo Kottke as inspiration. From everything I have been able to ascertain, “normal” open C is actually C G C G C E. That tuning is used a lot by the aforementioned players. I believe the the tuning you use here is more like open D lowered a full step. Still a great tuning.
Thanks for the comment - I'll add you to the list :-) Such a great tuning for so many styles. Yes, the version I use is an adapted Vestapol tuning. Joey Landreth calls this tuning Open C, which is how I think of it, but great to hear of an alternative version!
Devin Townsend has almost exclusively used this tuning for his whole career. It's amazing stuff!
Great, clear & calm explanation with no rushing or showing off! Brilliant
Thanks so much Graham! 🙏
This is "the" best lesson on Open C tuning I have found so far! You are an excellent teacher! More, please! :)
Thanks so much for checking it out and the kind words :-) I'll add this to the list, but in the meantime, there are a couple of videos on Open C in the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLTYgZIVBdlYdVHGphRrxh8Tw1hR9gxVqT.html, also, anything in the Open D playlist is easily transferrable: th-cam.com/play/PLTYgZIVBdlYdOf7TUmdyCkAuBR0vPxeDp.html
Thanks very much for your reply and these links! I'll be going into the shed with these @@onefingerguitarist
Great - let me know if you have any questions!@@HallamStudios
Nice one , I wrote “Seabiscuit Rag “ a fingerstyle instrumental a while back in C .
Hey love - it is such a great tuning... love to hear your song, where can I check it out?
Thanks so much for this video. Been trying to figure out chords in open c for awhile now.
My pleasure - glad it was helpful 🙂
This is a great lesson! Thanks for taking the time to do it. And yes, that version of Hallelujah I love her so that Joey does is amazing. Maybe you could tackle that song in a lesson?
Thank you :-) I'll have to have a think about that - it's a good idea, but I'd want to check with Joey first I think.
@@onefingerguitarist Sure! I’ve taken some lessons from him too. He really is such a great teacher. Either way, it would be awesome to have some more lessons around harmonic knowledge in open C.
@@SunnyvilleMusic I'll see what I can do!
Devin Townsend. Top of the crop 🎉
John butler ocean. Best one. Shrike-hozier, skinny love bon Iver (cgcgcc)
Great songs!
Very good lesson! Thank you. Liked and subscribed and looking forward to watching more.
Thanks for checking it out! Shout if I can help at all…
if a guitarist wishes to play slide in open C, they will need thicker strings, as you suggested. I play open D (and G), and I use a brass slide, and I use strings with a 13 or 14 as the top string, If I don't, the slide easily bottoms out on the first string fret. With these heavier stings, if I want to play guitar in standard tuning, I tune down a full step from standard.
Thanks for the comment John - yes, I do the same :-)
I use 10 gauge strings on acoustic in open c with ceramic slide you need a very light touch but it works nice warm tone
I found a great song in this tuning
The Live version of HIGH HOPES by
David Gilmore
The video that shows him sitting down playing the steel guitar
Click on that one and play along
Sounds better with small string tuned to e
CGCGCE
Foxglove by Bruce Cockburn is a classic in Open C.
Thanks - will check it out!
Thanks for the great lesson. A friendly suggestion: Id do a quick demo of tuning at the beginning. It will motivate people to stick around and dig into the lesson.
Thanks, appreciate you checking out the lesson glad you enjoyed! The demo at the start is a tricky one - I've done it for some videos, but then wondered whether people just want to get straight into it (some people over do the demos!) It's a tricky balance...
Awesome video!
Thank you 🙏, glad you found it useful!
This is getting weird, I’m basically following my nose, I learn or discover something which leads to the next like most - but so far every time I pick the next “point of exploration “ you seem to bring out a video on it over the next few days. Great timing bud : )
That's hilarious! Great minds think alike obviously :-) Glad it's helpful and thanks for the support Maurice!
Well. I’m not famous and not a professional, but I play almost exclusively in open C. I’m also not an electric player and don’t play rhythm. I play acoustic fingerstyle. Follow John Fahey, Jack Rose and Leo Kottke as inspiration. From everything I have been able to ascertain, “normal” open C is actually C G C G C E. That tuning is used a lot by the aforementioned players. I believe the the tuning you use here is more like open D lowered a full step. Still a great tuning.
Thanks for the comment - I'll add you to the list :-) Such a great tuning for so many styles. Yes, the version I use is an adapted Vestapol tuning. Joey Landreth calls this tuning Open C, which is how I think of it, but great to hear of an alternative version!
Great video, thanks. The volume is a bit low compared to other videos
Thanks Billy - apologies re the sound - have fixed that in later videos :-)
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Thanks, another one to check out and add to the list!
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Dougie MacLean plays a lot of open c
Thanks Martin - another great one for the list :-)
Surprised to see this. I've always known open C to be C - G - C - G - C - E.