I know this is a dumb question, but as I am getting forgetful in my old age, I forgot the tuning on a dobro, can anyone out there help me out. (it might be old timers)...
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Dobro Tuning
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For fun, tune up to the standard Dobro tuning (GBDGBD low to high), then tune the third string down a half-step to F# (GBDF#BD) and you'll get some nice Hawaiian sounds (avoid the low G though). This is tuning gives you a D6th chord (minus the fifth tone (A).
Works good for Hawaiian tunes like "Hula Blues".
Or you could use the D tuning Pete Grant mentioned and (DADF#AD) and tune the second string up to B for the same effect.
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Works good for Hawaiian tunes like "Hula Blues".
Or you could use the D tuning Pete Grant mentioned and (DADF#AD) and tune the second string up to B for the same effect.
-Bill
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