If we move beyond the standard tuning ... re in open position, this is what happens when we use a Cmaj7 shape. The 9th (D) is provided by the open first string. Play a regular C chord and you ...

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From metal riffing to country blues, drop D tuning enables instant one-finger power chords, and makes your trusty open D chord sound absolutely huge! When tackling an altered tuning, it’s worth ...