Dadgad

Which strings should I use for DADGAD tuning on my acoustic guitar?

Which strings should I use for DADGAD tuning on my acoustic guitar?

I always felt that the GHS LJ40TM strings were made for DADGAD tuning. Whatever you normally use is also going to work for DADGAD, in general. If you are going to play DADGAD fingerstyle, then light strings are certainly appropriate. If you are a strummer and want lots of volume, then medium is often preferred.

  1. What strings are Dadgad?
  2. What bands use Dadgad tuning?
  3. What is Dadgad tuning good for?

What strings are Dadgad?

As you might've guessed by now DADGAD is tuned like it is spelled, low to high. It goes D A D G A D. You're tuning your sixth string down from E to D and you're tuning your first and second strings down to D and A respectively.

What bands use Dadgad tuning?

List of Popular Songs in DADGAD Tuning

What is Dadgad tuning good for?

The suitability of D A D G A D to Celtic music stems from the fact that it facilitates the use of a number of moveable chords, which retain open strings. These act as a drone on either the bass or treble strings, approximating the voicings used in traditional Scottish and Irish pipe music.

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