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If you were to add two strings to a six string Leavitt tuning of: (starting with bass) C#, E, G, Bb, C, D, where would you add the two extra strings (two on treble, two on bass, one on treble and one on bass,) tuned to which note, and why?

Thanks

Outside of adding a fifth and a raised ninth, What functional advantage do you feel it gives you when playing?

you add strings....it opens up so much more you can do. if you have the musical thought..you will know.

I haven't played the Leavitt tuning in a while, but it seems to me that an Eb would be very helpful... for a full Eb major chord, Eb6, Ebmaj7, and maybe more. And a low C would give you another much needed major chord position to fatten up C major, C7, C9.

Bill, that's still one of my favorite versions of that tune.

I thank you so much.

What about adding a E on the high side and an A on the low side ? A-C#-E-G-Bb-C-D-E

Tony

Tony,
That's pretty interesting how you have a straight A7 and C7 chords with no string skipping

Would someone kindly list the recommended gauges and notes for a Leavitt tunng on a
24 1/2" scale 8 string? Thanks