In this video
Here's how to play Tumbling Dice by The Rolling Stones! You can easily jam along to this song with just the 3 chords G, C & D (capo 4th fret)...or try it out on electric guitar, Keith Richards open G riffs from the intro to classic chords in that tuning.
Open G tuning - xGDGBD
In open G tuning, your low E string is tuned down a full step to a low D, or in the case of Keith Richards and this video - removed completely!
Your next highest string, A, will drop down a full step to G. Your D, G, and B strings will stay the same, while your high E string is lowered a full pitch to D.
Where to go from here
Want some easier Rolling Stones songs in standard tuning? Watch this video.
Want a deep dive into Keith Richards style open G playing?
Check out Andy's Rolling Stones player study from Andy's Lead Guitar online syllabus, including;
Open G tuning and common shapes tutorial
Interactive TAB
Downloadable Open G jam track
Click the button below to check it out!
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