Alternate Tunings.

So far we have only dealt with standard tuning, E - A - D - G - B - E.
There are many other tunings that are fairly common.

Drop D - You drop the low E to a D.
D - A - D - G - B - E

Drop C - You drop the low E to a C
C - A - D - G - B - E

These drop tunings are more for metal guitarists. For example, Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine uses drop D almost all the time.

Open G Tuning
D - G - D - G - B - D

This is the tuning Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones uses. It is what gives him is signature style and sound.

Open C Tuning
C - G - C - G - C - E

Another common open guitar tuning.


The only problem with playing these alternate tunings is that you have to look up how to play the chords again. But it is fun to switch up the sound and see what you make be able to create in these new tunings.