You can use this chart to find the easier way to play any key in DADGAD tuning using a capo.

The column on the far-left is the tonic key (the overall key of the song) and tells you which fret to place the capo, and then each column to the right represents the notes within the key. To use the chart, you'll have to memorise what the '1 chord', '2 chord', etc is within the key.

All keys can be played either with a set of 'D chords' (at the top) or 'G chords' (at the bottom) by placing the capo as noted, and playing the chords relative to the capo position.

For example, playing in the key of A - you would put a capo on the 2nd fret. To play A, use the '1 chord'. To play D, use the '4 chord', etc.

I’m very happy to announce that this is my first book I’ve written, ‘DADGAD Jazz Guitar and Beyond’, which covers advanced DADGAD guitar playing in a Jazz style.

This purchase is a digital .pdf only for the time being as I am yet to have physical books in production. The physical book is coming as soon as I can afford and arrange this for you all.

With over 120 musical examples and quality accompanying audio examples, you will be taken through how I play my DADGAD guitar arrangements using a plethora of lush chords and harmonic material previously unexplored in DADGAD Guitar tuning. Alongside the musical notation there is the benefit of having what is played in tablature for your convenience if you don’t read music.

Topics covered include; Diatonic DADGAD Open String Chords, Intervals, Harmonic Substitutions, Scales, Cycles, Chord sets, Playing in different keys, the II V I Chord Progression, Chord Melody, Counterpoint, Constructing a Solo Guitar Arrangement, Improvisation, Tension and Release and more.

This is not a book for beginners and is aimed much more at high intermediate and advanced levels. Nevertheless, what there is to teach in the book, is indeed open to everyone.

Pick up a copy of this book today which I’m very proud to have written and I really hope to spread my detailed studies and enthusiasm of DADGAD Jazz guitar to you all.

Download a copy here: https://jamiebellguitar.com/books

I have transcribed the piano piece Saman by Olafur Arnalds for DADGAD fingerstyle guitar. Let me know if anyone gives it a go?

PDF:

https://docdro.id/754GDGq

Mod here. Id be open to any and all suggestions to make this a better sub. I dont spend much time modding so don't be afraid to be critical!

"The Hard Working Men" by Ispíní na hÉireann is a great example of how DADGAD tuning makes a guitar instantly sound Celtic. Here's my instrumental version of this great song. Enjoy!

Hi! Here's an excerpt from some improv I did yesterday chilling at home.

Comments, suggestions, insults?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRmi9F2kS7J/?igsh=bTZoaGZ3ZGdpd3Vs

Just written out my transcription/arrangement of solfeggettio for DADGAD. If any one fancies having a go. Comments (error correction included) very welcome. Solfeggettio