The Magic of Open Strings

The Magic of Open Strings

One thing a guitar has that no other instrument can replicate is the sound of open strings. The use of open strings automatically brings out the guitar part in any song. Knowing how to make the most of open strings is something that serious players should be familiar with. This lesson introduces several important open string concepts.

This lesson covers…

• Combining Major Scales with Open Strings

• Using a Single Chord Form to Create Numerous Chords

• Fantastic Sounding New Chord Forms

• Open String Creative Concepts

Using a simple song illustrated in the video, these important open string concepts are illustrated. You can create wonderful sounds by combining simple ideas with the magic of open strings. Learn these various chord forms. Experiment with your own patterns and see what kind of open string magic you can create. Have a great lesson! - Steve Krenz

Steve plays a Vintage Sunburst J-45 Standard in this lesson.

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