Basic Chord Shapes in Open E Tuning

In this video I'll show you 9 basic chord shapes in open E tuning. YouTube has plenty of videos on slide licks in this tuning, but very few just showing you how to play guitar (chords/accompaniment) in this tuning. Let's see if we can remedy that.

[donkatlin]

Thanks bro. I'm 66 and retire after 43 year in 2 days
My 2 things on my list is to walk more and deconstruct stuff like open E. I've gigged for almost 50 yrs on the side. Wish me well. And thanks again for sharing your knowledge. A valuable commodity Thanks!

[donmcmahan]

I just thought it worth saying that the intervals between strings in open E are exactly the same as open D, this is also known a Vestapol tuning... so these chord shapes work in open D just the same... its root, 5th, root, 3rd, 5th, root. no matter what key you tune to.... I know that that is hopelessly obvious to many, just thought it might be useful for those who are completely new to open tunings.

[dalamabeat]

Good idea making this channel, exactly what a lot of newbies want to know. I've been playing Open E for a few months and i need to say that's something magic in this tuning, it provides me a lot of inpiration.

[beaumorris]

I'm 6 months on Open E and I'm Loving It... I Take All The Songs I Know and Transposed them in to Open E.. Sounds So Much Better.

[dogsneck]

You had my interest the second you said, "the homework for this section..."
Not enough time is spent on EXACTLY what should be practiced.
Thank you for this.

[skippyhandleman]

I have been playing guitar for over 30 years and i think that this is a fantastic lesson. Open chord tunings are confusing to many guitar players. This should clear up a lot of difficulties in understanding the instrument and also translating it back to voicings already known in standard tuning. great chord exercise too. thantks

[zevpass]

Steller - that is some serious distilled knowledge ... bravo brother

[jimdiskin]

'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear'. wow, you packed an amazing amount of useful information into two relatively short videos. thank you! i have been working w both open g and open e and have been frustrated at the lack of chord charts. now i can construct my own! i learned some great theory that applies to music in general from your vids that will make me a better guitar player all around. i am a man of faith also, so kudos my brother, and thanks again :) make more vids!

[mikejbaron]

Very nice! Thank you! I'm a 68 year old songwriter and began guitar when I was 17. I'm finally setting a goal to play in an open tuning thanks to you! I sing in E and play E Harp so I can kiss my capo goodbye!

[bobnelson]

seems helpful, this whole time I've been digging for progression that could work in unison was difficult. you simplified it a bit. thank you

[markkindermannart]

This may be the very best lesson on YouTube. Wow

[TRKTKO]

Thank you so much! This has been a huge help! I too played standard for 10 years and now I almost exclusively use open e lol, it's the best!

[mattlabarbermusic]

This was so helpful thank you. I was looking for chords not leads and licks in open E. This was exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate it

[michaelbalyeat]

The circle progression is a game changer for me! Thanks for this video!

[figarofeegarrooooo]

Great video man part 2 is awesome too just started learning open e and you have been a huge help. Cheers

[mgunthe]

Dude... I've been looking for this video. Thank you. Super efficient just the way it should be explained.

[christerry]

Awesome lesson, I just decided to try out Open E tuning today and you just completely simplified it for me.

[MJR]

Yes. The lesson I've been looking for. Thank you.

[acuduncan]

absolutely excellent video. Good work and know that dense informational videos like this are very appreciated!

[infinger]

Thanks! "Away in a Manger" (and maybe others too) tomorrow in Open E! Thanks for your help. I'll be back to watch again for sure.