Low Tunings on Guitar Explained

How low can you go? In this guitar video course, veteran Groove3 instructor Gary Hiebner teaches you all about low, extended-range tunings for guitar. You'll learn tips on setup, intonation, and more that will ensure maximum playability and tone when reaching for the depths. These guitar videos are designed for players new to low-tuned guitars.

Videos

• Intro (00:25) - Gary discusses what we will learn in the course.

• How to Go Low on Guitar (03:53) - We start off by discussing standard guitars, extended range, and how adding strings creates the ability to go low.

• Scale Length (09:19) - In this video, we explore scale length and how it factors into lower tunings on guitar, including the improved intonation that a longer scale provides in lower tunings.

• Baritones (03:19) - Here, we take a look at baritone guitars and see how, with their extended scale length, you can go even lower than some extended-range guitars.

• Choosing What You Need to Go Lower (03:39) - Finally, we discuss the questions you should ask yourself when determining what you should choose to go lower: longer scale length, extra strings, or both.