DADGAD in G: “The South Wind,” Part 2: Arrangement

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Alternate tunings can create beautiful guitar sounds that are impossible in standard tuning, and make some things easier to play. You’ll learn to play fingerstyle melodies in a variety of popular alternate tunings, including favorites like dropped D, DADGAD, and open G, as well as more unusual tunings.

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DADGAD in G: “The South Wind”

DADGAD in G: “The South Wind,” Part 1: Chords and Scales in G

DADGAD in G: “The South Wind,” Part 2: Arrangement

DADGAD in G: “The South Wind,” Part 3: Play-Along Track

DADGAD in G: “The South Wind,” Part 2: Arrangement

Doug shows you his arrangement of “The South Wind” in this video. He starts with the basic melody and chords, and then adds some rhythmic variations and embellishments. He also shows you the intro and outro for his arrangement.

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DADGAD in G: “The South Wind,” Part 2: Arrangement

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