Joni Mitchell Gear Guide - The Guitars & Alternate Tunings Of 'Blue'

Meg takes a deep dive into the guitars, playing techniques and alternate tunings used on the classic 1971 album 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell. Find out more about any of the gear featured in this video at PMT Online...
Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic: bit.ly/35x4dXl
Martin D-28 Re-Imagined: bit.ly/3GjMfnZ
Seagull M4 Diatonic Dulcimer: bit.ly/3IS4fY8
Epiphone Electar 1939 Lap Steel: bit.ly/3Goe5iZ
Lewitt-Audio LCT-440 Pure Condenser Microphone: bit.ly/3ukPHME
SE Electronics VR2 Ribbon Microphone: bit.ly/3IYiRoW
00:00 'Little Green' Intro
00:45 History Of Joni Mitchell's 'Blue'
02:26 Joni Mitchell's Martin D-28
03:44 Martin D-18 Demo
04:27 Joni's Alternate Tunings
05:55 Track 3 - 'Little Green' - Open G Tuning
07:10 Track 4 - 'Carey' - Joni Tuning
07:55 What is a Dulcimer?
08:51 Seagull M4 Dulcimer Demo
09:26 Track 7 - 'This Flight Tonight' - Open Ab Tuning
10:26 Track 6 - 'California' - Open E Tuning
11:20 What is a Pedal Steel guitar?
12:05 Epiphone Electar 1939 Lap Steel Demo
12:43 Final thoughts & outro
Named the 3rd greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone, 1971's 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell is undoubtedly a classic album full of incredible songs and performances. To honour the album's 50th anniversary, Meg takes a closer look at some of the instruments and playing techniques that Joni used on the album.
Throughout the video she includes demo's of the Martin D18 dreadnought and the Seagull M4 diatonic Dulcimer, as well as finding out the reason why Joni chose to use to many alternate tunings. All of the alternate tunings that Joni used on the album are covered, including how to tune a guitar to open tunings, and finally, Meg looks at the history of the album including the involvement of other musicians such as Stephen Stills and James Taylor and producer, Henry Lewy.
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[@johnhuwroberts7766]

Just discovered this today. At the age of 72 this is still one of my favourite albums of all time. Superb video. Thank you so much.

[@piperpan5516]

This is a fantastic clear look at 'Blue' and it's guitar tunings, very helpful, it's one of my favourite albums, thank so much!

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

You do a lovely version of Little Green. You really did it justice. Thanks for a great lesson on some of Joni's secrets. That C6 tuning is new to me and I'll definitely be exploring it. Great job all round.

[@leesagrrl]

Thanx so much for this< I LOVE Blue.... It was one of my Dad's fave albums. He said Little Green may have been the first time a song made him cry.

[@barkleyuser]

Really enjoyed your presentation Meg and dare I say a star in the making after showcasing appreciation for a fellow artist that clearly resonates with your personal music journey. Keep up the great work 👍

[@PhilipMollerGuitar]

This only has 1700 views?😮 This video was amazing and very informative! Great job, thank you so much! Really loved your playing as well!

[@kellyl9198]

Just discovered this! Meg, you did a beautiful job. ❤

[@adude9882]

Thanks, this is a marvellous video!

[@west4coast77]

Excellent! thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very clear and concise.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Great playing Inspiring stuff

[@harigeorgeson5885]

This was really well done Meg and your singing was beautiful. Blue is still one of my favorites. Another mostly acoustic album released in February 1972 was Neil Young’s Harvest. You could do a lot worse than to do a deep dive through it.

[@NickTann]

Lovely, thanks for that.

[@KASTROunplugged]

Sounds beautiful

[@thegamingdojo8]

Quality video, thanks

[@giannibiancocircus]

You did a good job. ❤

[@Blues-man.]

Wow what a beautiful voice.

[@giannibiancocircus]

I always loved Joni's music But I didn't know the tunings. Thank you for the secrets you gave us. Love you. P.s. I'm dreaming a Martin

[@stevec.1802]

lovely information. I wonder if JM ever used DADGAD🤔. I presume medium gauge strings for the altered/ drop tunings? Thank you for your research and presentation. 🎧

[@paulburton5150]

Great playing and even better singing. Joni was always something very special

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Joni is a Legend. Queen Of The Prairies. Awesome playing, Meg. I grew up listening to folk music via my mom who was a folky back in the sixties in Toronto (then California briefly). "Blue" was her personal favourite and it is one of mine. Cheers!

[@AgentBlackCrow]

Let’s go Joni!

[@pampoovey6722]

WAS? She ain't dead mate.

[@giannibiancocircus]

Come vorrei una Martin d28.

[@geoffwhitemusic]

Appal-AT-chan🙂.

[@matthewpocock4824]

Only a Martin sounds like a Martin.

[@MrRwk314]

Where was it built? Pfizer lab?

[@HigzyTeflon]

Joni Mitchell and Neil Young are both drinking Anthony Fauci's Kool Aid. They're both dead to me.

[@ZeroGravityLife]

I will never support a irrelevant hypocrites like Joni Mitchell or Neil Old and crabby-Unsubscribed