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The video discusses different guitar tunings for lap steel guitars, including open detuning and slide guitar tunings. Various tunings like G, A, and C6 are highlighted for different music genres such as blues, rock, Western swing, Hawaiian music, and Jazz. The benefits of using C6 tuning on a six-string lap steel for versatility and ease of playing are emphasized. The speaker also hints at future videos covering more tunings and encourages viewers to like and subscribe for future steel guitar lessons and performances.
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In this part of the video, Brother Shaw discusses different tunings for lap steel guitars. He explains the open detuning, which is good for blues and rock rhythms with a low power chord. He also mentions a tuning derived from slide guitar, commonly used on dobro instruments, with the strings tuned to D B G D B G. These tunings are suitable for playing different styles like blues, rock, and rhythm guitar on lap steel.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses different guitar tunings suitable for playing various styles of music. They mention the G tuning, the A tuning, and the C6 tuning, highlighting how each tuning can be used for specific genres such as Western swing and Hawaiian music. The C6 tuning is emphasized for its ability to create lush chords due to the inclusion of the sixth note of the chord. This tuning is recommended for beginners interested in playing Western swing, Honky Tonk, or Hawaiian music.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of using a C6 tuning on a six-string lap steel guitar for playing Jazz, Western swing, Hawaiian, rock, or blues music. They highlight the ease of playing Jazz lines and the availability of instructional material for C6 tuning. Additionally, the speaker mentions that C6 tuning allows for playing a relative minor chord and the versatility of this tuning. They also briefly touch upon A6 tuning for an eight-string steel guitar but recommend C6 tuning for most purposes on a six-string lap steel.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker acknowledges the presence of various other tunings, which will be covered in future videos. The speaker expresses gratitude for viewers’ time and encourages them to like the video, subscribe to the channel for future content on steel guitar lessons and performances.