Hi! My name is Harley. I love playing guitar, but when it comes to learning alternate tunings, I realize "not all chord charts are created equal". Some web sites show "free" computer generated chord charts that are often incorrect or use impractical chord voicings. My approach is  much better! The extended  "Keys and Chords" of each alternate tuning are compacted to a single (1) printable page. At a quick glance, you can  access correct and practical chord voicings. No need to purchase any expensive music books. Get my useful chord chart files, right here. Discover the best and easiest way to learn alternate tunings.

1) OPEN D: "DADF#AD" is one of my favorite alternate tunings! I searched the net in vain for a "useful" OPEN "D" chord chart, so I made my own, and want to pass my chart along to you. The chords I use more frequently, are grouped together "In Keys", for easier access. This tuning lends itself so well to today's music styles, particularly, "Alternating Bass" or "Travis Picking" techniques. You can also learn how to  play the essential Open D Tuning "Minor Chords" taught by me, right here.

2) OPEN G: There are many similarities between OPEN alternate tunings. The key or pitch varies accordingly, but many left hand positions vary only by moving up or down a string. I've converted my Gibson (classical nylon string) to this tuning, "DGDGBD". The "G" intonation works beautifully on a classical guitar. This tuning lends itself so well to "The Blues" or "Slide Guitar" techniques.

3) DADGAD: The one thing, anyone starting out with "DADGAD" tuning can benefit from, is a "useful" chord chart. Too many other charts out there begin with hundreds of "D" chord shapes you'll probably never use, before they show anything else. So I made my own, and want to pass my more compact charts, along to you. Also, my skills are evolving, and modifying some of my "DADGAD" chord formations, has helped. Check out my new "DADGAD" chart and discover the difference!

4) PIPE TUNING: When I came across the "EADEAE" or "Pipe" tuning as it is sometimes called, I discovered that this was a very playable alternative to the popular, (sometimes difficult to grasp) DADGAD tuning. The "EADEAE" tuning combines the bottom 3 strings of 'Standard' tuning "EAD" (great for rock & blues), with that 'droning Celtic' tone combination of the top strings "EAE".

5) OPEN C: I've been experimenting with OPEN "C" tuning, "CGCGCE", and lov'in it. Similar but still very different to Open D, the "third" is now on the top string. This tuning presents the opportunity to discover some very unique voicings. OPEN "C" tuning works very well on my Washburn (steel string) and suits my vocal range.

6) DGDGAD: What a difference changing one string can make. "DGDGAD" tuning has become a "new favorite" tuning. It sounds somewhat similar to DADGAD, but that 5th string change from "A" to "G" makes all the difference in playability. "DGDGAD" tuning also works very well on my Gibson (classical) and suits my vocal range.

7) ORKNEY: BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! WOW! "ORKNEY" tuning, "CGDGCD"  sometimes called "Sawmill" tuning, works very well on my Gibson (classical) and suits my vocal range. DADGAD enthusiasts looking for a change, will love this tuning. That low "C" will knock your socks off.