DADGAD

Pronounced dadgad, it is sounds, this is another folk tuning. Very similar to open D, DADF#AD, the actually chord formations are similar, but having the third string a note sharper does make a lot of difference. The main thing I like about this tuning is that an D5 chord can be formed by fretting the third string at the second fret, 000300, which has a lovely drone to it. Chords in this tuning also tend to sound more unconventional than open D. A common variation on this tuning is CADGAD, which may or may not be pronounced cadgad.

A couple of recognisable chord shapes here, but the Add9sus4 is decidedly odd, with all three four fretted notes played with the thumb - the 3rd string can also be played open. In the A7no3 the note on the low D is optional, and or it can be played open.

I've accidentally left off D5, 000200, but it is kind of obvious.

F and C together, here. The C6th is less difficult than it looks, and the F6/9 makes a nice slideable chord using the thumb.

For the Gm, make sure to mute the 5th string, and note that the 6th string not optional - xx0355 will also work, but I prefer this. In the Gm6 the 5th string is again muted - the best way to do this is use the finger you're fretting the 3rd string with, rather to try and miss the string when strumming.

These chord names with worked out using the Guitar Chord Name Finder.
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