Composing in DADGAD

[@markbosch2495]

That’s gorgeous fingerstyle mixolydian Celtic. Kudos

[@jack887]

I stumbled onto this video and found a real gem! Learned more here in eight minutes than in six lessons. What an inspiration. At 65 years old, it's true. Old dog learns new tricks. Thanks so much, best wishes from the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains, Pennsylvania USA.

[@josephschrader4047]

Amazing. That does make for beautiful music. I think the birds were enjoying your tunes.

[@jamespatterson4563]

What I find in this tuning is, it makes a self taught guitar player like myself, use their little finger, your pinkie more often. I write Christian music and sometimes I am asked to play my little tunes. I have been doing it for 40 years, but my playing abilities is limited because I'm self taught. So until I learn the right way, these different tunings are very helpful. I do use drop D tuning sometimes, but this is DADGAD tuning is oh so pretty. Thank you

[@WilliamBrown-1956]

I too have been playing Christian music for 40 plus years but never in DADGAD tuning before. I think I'm excited about the possibilities that this could lead to in my Christian journey. Bless & keep you bro. William from Bonnie Scotland.

[@JonStephenLive]

Among my Favorite Guitarists, Composer, Performer, Instructor & overall Excellent Human Being ! As Graceful, Kind, & Humble as She is Talented ! Musically Yours, Jon Stephen

[@arieswaters]

We are also lucky to have KZbin to watch Aldi's talented knowledgeable people sharing all this good stuff

[@alastair6356]

I first watched this 3 years ago I now play in Dadgad all the time. Thanks for showing me the tuning of the Gods. 🤩👍

[@awol2602]

Really helpful introduction to DADGAD

[@markbratton111]

I look at DADGAD as sort of an open tuning nirvana. Super relaxing and inspiring.

[@massamsdc3444]

By far! Theeeee most informative, illustrative and musical DADGAD I have found on youtube. I did learn today a good thing! Thank you.

[@MurielAnderson]

You're welcome!

[@ThomasSarantos]

This is by far the best video on KZbin on DADGAD. None that I've seen make it so clear what precisely one gains from using the tuning, i.e. what are its inherent qualities.

[@stephenblyskal5666]

After wading through lots of videos I found yours, and it was like having light bulbs going off in my head. Your comment about scales in the first position being even across the neck gave me the start I had been looking for. My wife has been amazed, my 12 fret short scale hog/blackwood Taylor never sounded more resonant and I've probably strained my shoulder playing all kinds of made up tunes in the last 90 minutes. THANK YOU!!!

[@MadDawg60]

Muriel: DADGAD has been my nemesis! It has been that illusive "secret" to me for my 60 years of playing guitar. in 8 minutes, you may have opened the door for me! While I subbed at the OTSFM, I never was taught or learned anything about the tuning. Now, I look forward to rearranging some of the tunes I do for DADGAD! Looking forward to seeing you sometime this year, probably Thanksgiving, but, hopefully EARLIER! Continued success!

[@MurielAnderson]

Thanks, Norm, I look forward to seeing you again at the Saturday after Thanksgiving concert!

[@toonlyrics]

Greatly appreciate that the sheet music for Always Coming Home was free, even though there were forms to fill out. Beautiful sounds.

[@ancientstar2012]

thank you Muriel. that was so helpful

[@tourdesource]

Beautiful songs, Muriel. Thanks for the lesson!

[@magnusmacsween5322]

I've long been a fan of your music, now I'm also a fan of your teaching. Great clarity and simplicity. Love it! Thank you for sharing these DADGAD insights and I hope you'll share more. The more we can take thinking out of music, the more music we can make. You just helped me do that.

[@PortoAntico]

i cannot express by words my deepest appreciation for Muriel Anderson sweet and encouraging lessons ! Thanks so much!

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Beautiful, the birds were singing along Muriel. 🎸🕊️💓🦉.

[@RingsOfSolace]

Incredible playing and great rundown. I'm probably not as experienced as some of the other commenters, but I've been finally tapping into improvisation after a couple years of playing, and DADGAD seems amazing for it, it's half already familiar and the other half just beautiful sounding. Hearing how you play it was awe-inspiring. Your explanation was good, too, right to the point. Also, Long Island, represent lol

[@FlatlandMando]

Love your flatted seventh too... It is a gift to be able to simplify what for many people is hugely complicated. You got it " guitariste".

[@boatbuilder1]

Your song on my way home was inspiring and I am excited in learning DADGAD tuning. Thank You very much

[@ksgjlg]

This is one of the best dadgad tutorials I have seen thanks

[@MrEskiedogs]

Dadgum A

[@jasonbaumgartner]

With those shades I'm getting major Sarah Connor T2 vibes

[@Grogfury777]

Dam.. very accurate description.

[@portuguesepossum3165]

Three years later this comment got me! Timeless classic 😂😂😂

[@revivalworship]

I'm so glad Sarah survived.

[@christianlaunay7494]

Je redécouvre votre vidéo avec plaisir. Je n'aurai jamais votre niveau mais je continue de jouer de la guitare, même en DADGAD. Merci 😊

[@philipdonovan6510]

Definitely Muriel, gives some great ideas, especially for a guy who just got another new Martin and promised himself to dig deep into celtic fingerstyle and different tunings. Having a great time with it so vids like this are golden. Thank you! - Phil

[@jimifiano5245]

Lenny Breau. .. and now you !!! My playing is from a different place ... but it is LOVING yours! !! Thank you x

[@robertnewell5057]

This popped up in my inbox again after a long while and it's just as beautiful. I wish you would do a video about other keys in DADGAD. I have found G to be especially rewarding, but never gone beyond that (and D, obviously!). Thanks again. It stands the test of time.

[@silverfish764]

Wonderful tips Ma'am. That hammer and pull off play is so good. I love it. (practicing)

[@Geoskan]

What a beautiful guitar that is and you are such a pleasure to listen to, Muriel!

[@Adipsia1]

That's a lovely introduction to DADGAD Muriel, thank you. I'm re-tuning right now. :)

[@persalba]

What a great lesson! Gives you freedom to enjoy music! Thanks master!

[@jonrittmann]

Its funny how 1 video can change your life and concept, I'm trying these techniques out on my harp guitar, - its very generous of you to share this! Thanks

[@cm9779]

What a great lesson and such wonderful music. You play beautifully.

[@annettebourque1420]

On my way home very nice melody quit relaxing to listen thanks for sharing Muriel!!!

[@daviddouglas7950]

Thank you very much Muriel! You have motivated me to fiddle around with dad gad. Beautiful melodies, I enjoyed them very much. By4now, Dave in the Adirondacks

[@babbalouie3074]

Excellent instructive video. I play four songs in DADGAD tuning, (South City Midnight Lady, Willin', Help Me Through The Night, and Aint Much Left Of Me). But I never really explored DADGAD. Will now. Thank you Muriel for opening another path of the never ending journey of guitar. By the way have been a fan for quite sometime. My granddaughter loves your duet with Tommy Emmanuel of Vincent, as do I.

[@dspmusik81]

What a fun way to work in DADGAD, thanks for sharing, and I look forward to using this with students as well.

[@ianrowe9337]

Lovely job Muriel ... thanks for sharing !

[@MegaCrystalWater]

I like the squiggly lines bit. A very good lesson Muriel, I've struggled with DADGAD over the years on and off but you've put into perspective for me. I have only just come across you and I think you're an amazing guitarist and tutor. Thank you.

[@skincrx]

You are an amazing guitarist/classical guitarist. Im going through you comments and you have people of all ages and music taste who is complimenting your playing 👏🏼

[@jwright123456789]

Very nice playing; very pretty tunes. Thank you

[@SergeUnplugged]

Thank you, very useful info

[@artwright3128]

Thanks Muriel. It took me a second to figure out DADGAD was the tuning. You know us mountaineers are a little slow but we get there eventually. Love the demo.

[@daniels1293]

that guitar is beautiful, the tone and nylon strings seem to compliment this tuneing well

[@anuraggracian2750]

Loved those patterns!I am mostly a rhythm player and I absolutely love the richness of open chords that can be played in DADGAD tuning, Thank you for the tips.! Going to try it! Keep it coming!

[@robertnewell5057]

Quite beautiful and inspiring, Muriel. Super guitar as well. Thank you.

[@kraigompls]

Thank you. I'll be buying at least one of your books, but I'm confident that that is not your sole motivation. I'm sure you've seen the DADGAD Folk Robots videos, which are hillarious. I'm still glad you made this video because it gives me something to play with.

[@gothicorchestra7035]

I Absolutely LOVED Your Guitar Tuning & Picking. It was so refreshing & so free flowing. I will study & practice. I also have a Similar tuning to Yours. Which is DADDAD That I use on My 12 String Guitars. It gives me & Creates a sort of a Semi Middle Eastern Feel & Sound. I am originally a self taught Drummer. But I am also self taught on 9 Instruments. I can not read music & play & compose all by Ear. So most of my own teaching is by trail & error. The two pieces of music You played off Your CD Muriel. I Totally Loved the way it weaved, & blended so openly. So Gentle, Subtle, Delicate & Flowed Like Butterflies in an open field. Thank You Very Much Muriel. For This, Your Blessing & Gift Of Your Musical Talent. That You Shared. Thank You Peace Love & Great Happiness Highest Respect & Regards From Xavier

[@utubehound69]

I use the same tuning on my 12 strings. I've wrote a lot of tunes in that tuning. Well it;s like there are in there waiting to be found. lol

[@Alrukitaf]

The tunes are sooo lovely I think I’d like to learn, but then I feel content to just listen👍🏽

[@rodterrell304]

Tremendous playing! Thanks for posting.

[@jime6688]

Beautiful tunes. I just start really delving into alternate timings and it's opened up so many possibilities.

[@soundwaveslosangeles3725]

Very Cool David Rona

[@michaelblank8056]

Very helpful and such beautiful melodies

[@DocRockBaby]

The flat 7 note in D is what helps give it that Irish sound especially if the tune is a slow air, gorgeous guitar too, although DADGAD is associated with Celtic music it was actually developed by English folk player Davy Graham, 👍

[@johnbrereton5229]

Folk music all around the British isles is very similar and shared between all the nations there. Thats because all the peoples are in fact related to each other, even the English.

[@MrFreezook]

Super Hero Holding the key of life :) May Peace Be with you every time we hold on to it every time it feels we die a little bit. It bleeds us out with these vibratic emotions of release. and rebirth. DAGAD is great key opener to the wonders of this world.

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Wowww :-) Noone explained so clearly in youtube DADGAD like you . You made it look so simple :-) You are GREAT teacher. :-)

[@MurielAnderson]

Thank you.

[@OhYeahSimulator]

Just discovered DADGAD and I'm loving it!! Your playing is inspirational!!! 😍😍

[@ronj9448]

Enjoyed the lesson. Hope to see you explore more ideas like this in a course / book at Truefire or elsewhere.

[@yorrick1971]

That's really useful and your pieces are beautiful. Thank you.

[@bodichair]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing your style, I just ran across you while listening to dadgad arrangements.. I will look further into you music. -Wonderful ! m.s.

[@LuvHrtZ]

Wonderful compositions Muriel. Thanks.

[@douglasreynolds8842]

Hi Muriel, how the world has changed since we met in Reno! Thanks so much for this video. My hand joints have deteriorated and playing full positions has become painful. LJ suggested I try DADGAD but my brain has been having some trouble finding notes. This has given me hope! (and a road map!) Take care, stay well. DR

[@MurielAnderson]

Great to hear from you, have fun with it and relax with your hands.

[@oracle2mountain]

especially liked the little bird singing with you during "the gathering"...

[@stevelestermusic]

Lovely!

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

I Just Love Your Playing So Much!..Thank You For The Great Lesson!:)..I Wish You Much Very Peace :)

[@DIRT2021]

I enjoyed this very much. As a lifelong guitarist that has shied away from alternate tunings, mostly due to the 'relearning' of scales, and chord positions... (as a 'lead' player, who loves to riff in between the chords..etc...) I found some of your concepts intriguing. I am picking up your books....and just watching for a moment, gave me some insight..with the 'lines' concept..... Thanks :)

[@dobrodoc]

Great thanks!

[@bubbanderson]

Nice. That pretty much doubles my understanding of DADGAD. Thanks !

[@normjs45]

Very much dig this tutorial. Really gives a new approach to my playing. Thanks

[@roccorodriguez6653]

Great video thanks. I like the lesson as well as your songs. Off to play some DADGAD

[@MurielAnderson]

Great, make some music!

[@spiritandsoulareone]

Wonderful vid! Thank you, Muriel! I just started focusing on DAD and found this super helpful :-)

[@lijosmiles]

Thanks for the video... Sounds awesome 🙏👍

[@mellissadalby1402]

What a delightful lady, I want to adopt her as my little sister!

[@MurielAnderson]

Hi sis!

[@atrothe]

I just found you through this lesson on DADGAD.THANKS. You are a magic and thanks for a great lesson. Its a little hard to spot where you are with no dots on your guitar.

[@xsynkr0389]

I can literally become a DADGAD pro just by studying the riffs you do in this video. Literally.

[@Theweeze100]

Wonderful lesson! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all. Such a confidence builder! Time to tune one of my guitars to DADGAG and take off the training wheels!

[@zacharydye2485]

Thank you so much Muriel! I discovered a really nice song in DADGAD called MIdwinter (Exploring DADGAD) and I''ve been struggling to write up a song that sounds nice. I watched your video and it came to me. Very nice playing!

[@biodynamichawaii]

OMG Such a Guitar Godess. Mahalo nui.. just found you and so happy... I love DAGAGD... Newbie.. but practise is such a pleasure...

[@MurielAnderson]

+Bobby Grimes Thanks Bobby. I'd love to return to Hawaii. I was so inspired after being there last time I wrote a tune, Hawaiian Lulliby, which is on my CD Nightlight Daylight or you can find just the song here itunes.apple.com/us/album/nightlight-daylight/id884756049?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

[@simon8126]

I know how you feel, I have a hard time composing melodies in standard tuning, but in DADGAD, I find it so much easier.

[@RandySchartiger]

Great info! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us! Cool sounding axe as well!

[@murielstudio]

Randy Schartiger Alvarez Yairi

[@Wizzard1958]

Awesome Muriel :) Greetings and thanks from Vikingland :)

[@gmikebrittain]

Hi Muriel, Thanks for the lesson!

[@MurielAnderson]

Mike Brittain Thanks, I'm using your harp guitar on tour now.

[@gmikebrittain]

Muriel Anderson Great! I'll look for videos.

[@KngsPwn4]

This is a fantastically informative video...well done!!!

[@nigelmccluskey]

Great players always make it look easy,beautiful playing

[@WmTyndale]

Delightfully Melodious!

[@DoU12Rock]

thank you so much for a way to look at the tuning. very good explanation

[@webocoli]

Inspirational ! I'm going to try this! Thanks

[@jeff0566jsm]

I love your teaching!

[@davidval7188]

very graceful

[@mcdee56]

Very cool! And great energy too! THX

[@DoU12Rock]

Thanks Muriel, I love your music. I've never seen you in person, hope to change that soon.

[@murielstudio]

Mark Hendrickson See you then!

[@johncostopoulos7741]

Brilliant!! Awesome tutorial!! Thanks so much!!

[@kaywoodparsons5307]

Amazing! I love DADGAD. Please try this one: DADEAD. It opened a whole new window of melody for me. The original was a whole step lower. Starting in "C"

[@kaywoodparsons5307]

Heres a link to a guy who uses this tuning DADEAD. kzbin.info/www/bejne/haDMoqSNZ9F5Z6M

[@Plasmafuse]

Beautiful Music, lovely played!

[@chuckHinton]

Thank you so much for this, I'm an open G guy, this plays a whole new way! love it.

[@JoeKrol]

VEry good thank you! Where on LI I grew up on the Commack/Smithtown Border!

[@HiggaionSelah_EWFMG]

informative and inspirational ! thank you Muriel ❣❣

[@KattSyllek]

Wow you're good ! Thank you. Beautiful tuning indeed ! I love the "Celtic" sound of it 💙

[@bobcassidy3285]

Wicked playing!

[@aussiedrifter007]

Thanks for the video Muriel, very informative. I have always wanted to try that tuning. I have experimented a bit with open C but this looks way more fun. Lovely compositions too.