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teherie · 06-03-2009, 07:44 PM

For those who are interested, I tune my 12 string down one whole step from standard tuning. You can then take a Kyser Capo and cover the top five strings at the second fret (which takes you back up to standard tuning on those five strings) and get the same effect as Dropped D Tuning on the sixth string.

Early Mornin' Rain
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Is There Anyone Home
Wherefore and Why

Bitter Green (Really sounds great finger picking on a Martin 6 string dread)

From standard tuning, try Neil Young's "Old Laughing Lady" or the Doobie Brothers "Black Water" in Double Drop D (High and low E strings tuned down to D from standard tuning).

06-03-2009, 07:44 PM	#19
teherie Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 78	Re: Another New 12 String Mike For those who are interested, I tune my 12 string down one whole step from standard tuning. You can then take a Kyser Capo and cover the top five strings at the second fret (which takes you back up to standard tuning on those five strings) and get the same effect as Dropped D Tuning on the sixth string. Early Mornin' Rain Canadian Railroad Trilogy Is There Anyone Home Wherefore and Why Bitter Green (Really sounds great finger picking on a Martin 6 string dread) From standard tuning, try Neil Young's "Old Laughing Lady" or the Doobie Brothers "Black Water" in Double Drop D (High and low E strings tuned down to D from standard tuning).