How to select an open tuning

Here is the process I use when selecting an open tuning. Hope it is of some help! Since I decided not to have a FB page of different material, this is one of the remaining videos.
Chuck

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[brandonhe7t]

Thanks for summing up the process.

What about if a song is in the key of B minor, should I go straight into an open B tuning or should I custom it like C#ADGBF# ?

[k14ce2002]

@brandonhe7t

Glad to help out! It just depends on the melody mostly. If you need the open string to be B or if it can be fretted. Open D could work since B minor is the the relative key to D major.

Just keep experimenting and you'll find what works best!

[brandonhe7t]

@k14ce2002

I didn't think of the relative key thanks !

Well the song I'd like to arrange is the famous Don"t speak song by No doubt.

I'm going to try Open D and see where it gets me going !

I must say your arrangements are an inspiration for me, the tunings you use make them more lively compared to standard arrangements.

[k14ce2002]

@brandonhe7t

Glad to help out! Just keep experimenting to find what works for you. You gain a lot of information that stays with you through your trial and errors. Have fun!

[DuskY1991]

For step 3, remember the use of the (partial) capo. Very nice tutorial - thank you!

[k14ce2002]

@DuskY1991

Haha! I did try the Spider capo once. I never took to it very well and returned it.

Thanks for the compliment on the tutorial video. Hope it does help out people

who are trying to learn open tunings!

[Trembled]

What happened to the facebook page Chuck? Can't seem to find it.

Would love to hear you arrange "Nickelback - Never Gonna Be Alone" or "Far Away" such amazing songs!

[DuskY1991]

@k14ce2002 Partial capos was one side of the comment. With the normal capo I meant to say you can use particular convenient tunings and transpose them back up to retain the key of the song.

[k14ce2002]

@LiquidGib

Glad this could help. I might upload the first one I had on my FB page. I just need to

re-record it. Thanks for your generous compliment on my guitar playing and teaching!

I appreciate your support bro!

[LiquidGib]

thanks so much dude. You are a great performer and also a great teacher.