A virtuoso performer and composer demystifies open and altered tunings. Teaches how the important tunings relate to standard tuning and to each other. Explores available chord forms in each tuning. Explains open G D and C tunings DADGAD tuning sus pended modal tunings and more. Covers everything from tuningd used in popular 19th century pieces to tunings used by today's rock artists. The enclosed 59min DVD features on-screen graphics close-ups of the hands and other techniques.