The Ultimate Guide to Open D Tuning

Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced player, our video masterclass, comprehensive music theory book, and free resources help you unlock the secrets of Open D Tuning.

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Open D Guitar Tuner

Get in tune instantly for Open D, Open E, or Open C with our easy to use online tuner.

The Open D Book

The definitive 80-page guide to mastering scales, triads, and fretboard logic in Open D.
$ 24
99
Instant PDF Download
  • Complete Fretboard Roadmap: Notes, Scales, and Chord shapes in Open D explained in detail.
  • Step-by-Step Music Theory: Learn the "Why" behind the tuning, not just the "Where" to put your fingers.
  • Instant Digital Access: Download the full 80-page curriculum immediately and start playing today.

The Open D Masterclass

Go beyond basic shapes. Learn to improvise, compose, and play with confidence in Open D."
$ 149 Lifetime Access
  • 3+ Hours of Professional Videos spread across 42 in-depth Lessons.
  • Massive 80-Page PDF Guide with 125 high-resolution diagrams and Step-by-Step Music Theory instruction.
  • Master the Fretboard: Learn how Open D is the “secret weapon” for lush chords and effortless improvisation.
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Guitar Transcriptions

Original Instrumental Guitar Tabs in Open D and Open C tuning
$ 19
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Sheet Music Videos Included
  • Full Album Charts & Tabs: Detailed PDF transcriptions for every track on the album, as well as Sheet Music Videos.
  • Open D & Open C Exclusively: Master original compositions specifically written for these tunings.
  • Detailed Chord Analysis: Includes full chord names to help you understand the harmonic structure.

Free Amazing Grace Tab (Open D)

Get the guitar tab and transcription of our original arrangement for this wonderful song—custom-made for Open D Tuning.

Inspired by the Best

If you aspire to know your way around the fretboard like Derek Trucks, Sonny Landreth, Joey Landreth, Ariel Posen, or any of the other modern-day guitarists who use Open D, Open E, and Open C tuning, this website is for you. They all know their music theory concepts intimately in this tuning—this allows them to perform at the highest level.

Additionally, this website is perfect for learning the concepts used by blues legends like Elmore James, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Willie Johnson, Duane Allman, and Johnny Winter. No matter which style of Open D playing you enjoy, the courses, books, tabs, and articles here are designed to help you improve your knowledge of and playing in this great tuning.