Appalachian Fingerstyle Guitar in DADGAD Tuning - Video 2 - by Al Petteway

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Unlock the rich, resonant sounds of Drop D tuning with this exclusive lesson from master fingerstyle guitarist, Al Petteway. If you've ever wanted to explore alternate tunings and add a new layer of depth to your acoustic guitar playing, this is the perfect place to start. Al Petteway breaks down the fundamentals of Drop D tuning in an easy-to-understand way, guiding you step-by-step through the process of re-tuning your guitar and understanding the new harmonic possibilities that open up.

This lesson is ideal for any guitarist looking to move beyond standard tuning and dive into the world of folk, Celtic, and contemporary fingerstyle music.

Throughout the video, Al clearly demonstrates how to tune your low E string down to D, using the open fourth string as a perfect reference point. He then walks you through the essential chord shapes and fingerings that are unique to this tuning, showing you how to play beautiful A minor voicings and powerful octave-based melodies.

The centerpiece of this lesson is a detailed breakdown and performance of his beautiful composition, "Craggy Pinnacle." You'll get a close-up, split-screen view of both his fretting and picking hands, allowing you to capture every nuance of his celebrated technique.

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0:00 Introduction Performance
0:28 Welcome from Al Petteway
0:42 How to Tune Your Guitar to Drop D
1:07 Exploring Chords and Melody in Drop D
1:48 "Craggy Pinnacle" - Full Performance and Lesson