As previously mentioned, the open string notes for open A tuning are tuned two tones higher than the open string notes for open G tuning. This means that all chord shapes are identical in both tunings, only the name of each chord shape will differ. Shown next are some basic chords and bar chords in open A tuning. Compare these chord shapes to the open G tuning chord shapes in Lesson 4 .
An Open and Shut Case is a solo in open A tuning. However, remember that it is possible to play all open A tuning pieces using open G tuning instead.
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