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I guess most of you guys play in "standard" tuning, but I've always played guitar in either open G or open E (D). Anyone reckon I should conform now I intend playing bass, or should I carry on with open tunings?
Just a thought, but I would appreciate feedback - (er, no pun meant) on this issue

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Open tuning are used on guitar so that you can play various chords more easily, on bass there's rarely need for chords, so IMO it's more important to keep scales and arpeggios consistent than it is to have the chords easier to play.

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[quote name='Azrabella' post='897818' date='Jul 18 2010, 09:47 AM']I guess most of you guys play in "standard" tuning, but I've always played guitar in either open G or open E (D). Anyone reckon I should conform now I intend playing bass, or should I carry on with open tunings?
Just a thought, but I would appreciate feedback - (er, no pun meant) on this issue[/quote]

Most bassists accompanying guitarists who frequent those tunings would be playing in standard EADG.

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