Verbal Description: This distinctive tuning, playfully dubbed "i said i was going and i went" and further characterized by the evocative "joe kaplow kablam pow pow woowaa," immediately evokes a sense of expansive, resonant sound. It's a tuning that feels full-bodied and alive, perfect for achieving rich, droning textures and powerful open chords. Its unique character lends itself beautifully to styles requiring a strong, fundamental presence, from roots-rock and blues to intricate folk melodies and powerful slide work. The harmonically rich open notes provide a unique canvas, inviting creativity and a distinct sonic signature.

Technical Analysis: This tuning is a variation of an Open D Major Tuning. The open strings are tuned to D-F#-D-F#-A-D, specifically, from low (6th) to high (1st) string: D2, F#3, D3, F#4, A3, D4. When strummed open, all six strings combine to form a full D Major chord, providing a powerful and harmonically complete sound. This arrangement makes it incredibly easy to play major chords by simply barring a single fret across all strings, while the repeated D and F# notes across different octaves create a deep, resonant quality.

Chords and Playability:

• Open D Major: Strumming all strings open yields a rich D Major chord, making it a fantastic starting point for songwriting in the key of D.
• Barre Chords: By simply barring any single fret across all six strings, you instantly create a major chord (e.g., barring the 2nd fret produces an E Major chord, the 3rd fret an F Major, the 5th fret a G Major, and so on).
• Slide Guitar: This tuning is exceptionally well-suited for slide guitar, as major chords are easily accessible with a straight bar across the frets, allowing for fluid melodic and harmonic movements.
• Minor Chords: While primarily major, minor chords can be effectively achieved by subtly altering the barre shape or by fretting specific strings (e.g., flattening the F# notes on strings 5 and 3 to F to achieve a D Minor chord).
• Drones and Harmonies: The presence of multiple D and F# notes at various octaves creates a beautiful, layered harmonic landscape, ideal for sustained drones, melodic improvisation, and intricate fingerpicking patterns.

How to Tune from Standard E-A-D-G-B-e:

Please exercise caution when adjusting string tension. Small, careful adjustments are recommended to reach the target notes.

• String 6 (Low E): Starting from E2, Tune down 2 semitones to D2.
• String 5 (A): Starting from A2, Tune down 3 semitones to F#2.
• String 4 (D): Starting from D3, Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to D3.
• String 3 (G): Starting from G3, Tune down 1 semitones to F#3.
• String 2 (B): Starting from B3, Tune down 2 semitones to A3.
• String 1 (High e): Starting from E4, Tune down 2 semitones to D4.

Note on String Gauges: For tunings that involve movements greater than 4 semitones (up or down), it is generally advised to consider a different string gauge to maintain optimal playability and string longevity. The movements in this tuning are within this typical range, but always tune carefully and be mindful of your guitar's setup.

String 6 (Low E equivalent): D2

String 5 (A equivalent): F#3

String 4 (D equivalent): D3

String 3 (G equivalent): F#4

String 2 (B equivalent): A3

String 1 (High e equivalent): D4