Jerry Douglas Little Martha medley

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Rick Maxwell
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Jerry Douglas Little Martha medley

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I’m sure this has been discussed at length here before and I apologize! What tuning is he using for this medley?
Thanks!!!
John Sluszny
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Post by John Sluszny »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gukFvG8VbK4
Sounds and looks like it's low D tuning (DADF#AD) ( from lo to hi)
Rick Maxwell
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Post by Rick Maxwell »

Thanks John!! I know Duane and Dickey played open E. But man I love this !!
Pete Burak
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Post by Pete Burak »

I capo up to E when I play along with the original.
Here's a basic version I did in Open D.
https://youtu.be/80tZ5cg--M0
Rick Maxwell
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Post by Rick Maxwell »

Pete!! Very nice job! Excellent
Thanks
Pete Burak
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Post by Pete Burak »

Thanks!
I broke it down into 3 or 4 sections and worked them up separately at first.
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