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jiujitsu_jesus
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01/03/2006 2:42 am
I know how to tune my E-string down to D, but how do you tune it down to Eb or C? And how do you play E-string power chords once you're in one of those keys?
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magicninja
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01/03/2006 4:28 am
If you tune down lower than D you should usually tune the other strings down as well to make finding chords easier.
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R. Shackleferd
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01/03/2006 5:01 am
Originally Posted by: jiujitsu_jesusI know how to tune my E-string down to D, but how do you tune it down to Eb or C?[/QUOTE]
I'm assuming you're tuning it by using the open "D" string as a reference, and if so, do the same for Eb or C with the various strings. You'll find a C on the A at 3rd fret, and Eb at the 6th fret, or D string 1st fret, or both. Use multiple frets, strings, octaves, harmonics, and/or chords...whatever works. However I used to use cd's of Slayer or SRV as references for Eb tuning, as they both usually were.
[QUOTE=jiujitsu_jesus]And how do you play E-string power chords once you're in one of those keys?

What the Ninja said.
If the other strings are tuned down as well, then the same chord shapes apply.
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