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Exploring Open D & Forever by Roy Harper (Patreon)

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2021-12-10 17:15:36
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Hello everyone,

My broadband has now mysteriously, but thankfully,  returned to its normal speed, so  today's video uploaded in a mere hour or so. And I have something for you acoustic players this week. I'm exploring the beautiful sound of open D tuning. There's a beginner's guide to getting started with this tuning, and in the 2nd part of the lesson I look at one of my fave open D tracks, Forever by Roy Harper.

Here's the link - 

https://youtu.be/A966PYpp5Ug

This live video of Roy playing the song was really helpful for me to get the details correct in my version, although the arrangement here is a bit different from the studio recording and some parts are missing. (Notice his habit of sometimes skipping the 3rd thumb note in the bar.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz9dLmiJtCw

Tab is below. I've tried to make it a nice playable version rather than being too slavish to every last detail of the original (though it's still pretty close to what Roy plays).

Have fun with it. Christmas Special next week. Thanks for all your excellent suggestions. What have I chosen? You shall have to wait and see. Ooh, the suspense...

Have a great week all!

Speak soon,

Adrian

Comments

maarten

Nice! I had not heard of Roy Harper yet, thanks for the introduction.

Jeff Sims

Awesome, I was already in Vestapol tuning. Hoping for John Fahey's version of We Three Kings for next week, I think. Can't wait either way.

Doc Vinegar

Each week a different style, always a pleasure to play with! Thank you so much!

Ed

I'd never consciously heard of Roy Harper before, though a friend reminded me of the "Hats off to (Roy) Harper" song. I really like "Forever" - thanks! Reading a short bio of Roy Harper reminded me of Lead Belly and how much I used to enjoy his music. So, here's another request for the future - "Gallis Pole" by Lead Belly

anyonecanplayguitar

Not going to be Fahey this year (though I'm sure I'll return to him at some point), but hope you enjoy nevertheless!

anyonecanplayguitar

Thanks Maarten - yes, do check him out if you get a chance. He's made tons of records, many of which I'm not familiar with. But Sophisticated Beggar is a good play to start and Stormcock in particular is a classic, and favourite of mine.

anyonecanplayguitar

My pleasure Doc, glad you appreciate the eclectic nature of the lessons on here!

anyonecanplayguitar

Yes, I think, I , like many many people first came to Harper through the Led Zepp connection. Great call with Lead Belly! Will give it some thought and maybe it'll happen next year.

Paul C

I LOVE THIS. Open D feels really free and alive to me: mostly I have no idea what note or chord I'm playing but just a sense of what sounds right. Your explanation is approachable and gives me lots of ideas to try out an build on (minor triads, minor tenths (that's a thing?). Mind-expanding.

anyonecanplayguitar

That's great Paul - really glad you're liking this tuning - it's certainly one of my favouritesQ And absolutely - minor triads and minor tenths would certainly be interesting to explore.