An introduction to guitar tuning in Open D, and to some simple basic chords in preparation for learning to play "Buckets of Rain" by Bob Dylan

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9 thoughts on “How to Play "Open D" – (Buckets of Rain) – Part One”

  2. Lowdenjim
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    You’re very welcome Ray – me too I think, as I’ve never heard of "Nashville and Strung" tunings! Good luck with Open D – it’s a great tuning to work with.

  3. raysubsonic
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    Jim, Thanks for making these Great Videos. It took me a while to understand how Dylan was playing a number of these songs .. I only started to learn about "Open, Nashville, and Strung" Tunings last year .. I’ve got some catching up to do …

  4. Lowdenjim
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    Hi Alex – just convenience really; I find it easier to tune Open D rather than Open E, and also it means less tension on the neck of the guitar. Open E does give the tone a higher pitch of course so if you want authenticity it’s best to tune Open E.

  5. Juggertrout
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    Hello Jim, thanks for this tutorial. Is there any reason you choose to play with a capo on the second, rather than just tuning directly to open E?

    Alex

  7. stoepselnr1
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    How to Play "Open D" – (Buckets of Rain) – Part One

    ?? you meant drop d 😛

  8. Lowdenjim
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    Thanks Graham – transferable skills is the name of the game here and if you follow those chords extra to "Buckets" you will be in for a very pleasant surprise soon I promise you………

  9. grahamjpayne1956
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    What an excellent, relaxed, informative tuition Jim. Going to rush of and put my strummer in open D and have a play.

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