The open D tuning for slide guitar has a deep and rich tonality to it in the open position, and it can be a lot of fun to play on slide guitar.
Because it isn’t as closely related to standard guitar tuning, learning the notes for this tuning can be a little more challenging if you come from a standard guitar background.
Here is a note chart that can help in visualizing and memorizing the notes for the open D tuning on the fretboard. Knowing where these notes are located within the tuning can open up a lot of possibilities for your slide playing.
The notes are located over the frets, so that it is easier to visualize playing them, just like you would when playing with a slide. Click on the image for an enlarged view…
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