Question Regarding Drop D Tuning

[rowyco]

I did a search already on drop D tuning (DADG) and couldn't find the information I needed, so here's my question...

What scales/modes can you use while playing in this tuning? Any suggestion of what kind of patterns you could use while playing would be very helpful. Thanks in advance

[jenderfazz]

Since the bottom 2 strings are tuned in 5ths, it's handy to play major and minor scales in one position over 2 strings. Example: DEFG on the low D string and ABCD on the A plays the notes in a C major scale over 2 strings without shifting positions.

[Jeff Martinez]

To make things even more interesting, try tuning the G up to A (D-A-D-A). I've been playing in this tuning for 12 years. It really extends your range, and allows for some great chords.

[Worshiper]

bass chords or guitar chords played one note at a time for a bass?

[Jeff Martinez]

Originally Posted by Worshiper

bass chords or guitar chords played one note at a time for a bass?

Bass chords. It works well for my style, I tend to play a lot of chords.

[pierce]

Originally Posted by Jeff in Winter

To make things even more interesting, try tuning the G up to A (D-A-D-A). I've been playing in this tuning for 12 years. It really extends your range, and allows for some great chords.

isnt this claypool's 4-string tuning, also?

[Jeff Martinez]

Originally Posted by pierce

isnt this claypool's 4-string tuning, also?

Could be. I'm not much of a fan of Les