Among alternative tunings for the guitar, all-fourths tuning is a regular tuning.[1] In contrast, the standard tuning has one irregularity—a major third between the third and second strings—while having perfect fourths between the other successive strings.[2][3] The standard tuning's irregular major-third is replaced by a perfect fourth in all-fourths tuning, which has the open notes E2-A2-D3-G3-C4-F4.[1][4]
The note layouts on the fretboard of a guitar tuned in perfect 4ths, with arrows that show where the same note continues on a higher-pitched string. All adjacent strings have the same interval and repeat at the 5th fret, unlike standard guitar tuning which has an inconsistency between the 2nd and 3rd strings.
Among regular tunings, this all-fourths tuning best approximates the standard tuning.[5]
Open chords for beginners.These chord shapes can be moved across the fretboard, unlike the chord shapes of standard tuning.More movable chord-shapes.
In all guitar tunings, the higher-octave version of a chord can be found by translating a chord by twelve frets higher along the fretboard.[6] In every regular tuning, for example in all-fourths tuning, chords and intervals can be moved also diagonally. For all-fourths tuning, all twelve major chords (in the first or open positions) are generated by two chords, the open F major chord and the D major chord. The regularity of chord-patterns reduces the number of finger positions that need to be memorized.[1] Jazz musician Stanley Jordan plays guitar in all-fourths tuning; he has stated that all-fourths tuning "simplifies the fingerboard, making it logical".[7]
Among all regular tunings, all-fourths tuning E-A-D-G-C-F is the best approximation of standard tuning, which is more popular. All-fourths tuning is traditionally used for the bass guitar;[5] it is also used for the bajo sexto.[8]
Allan Holdsworth stated that if he were to learn the guitar again he would tune it in all-fourths.[9][10]
All-fourths tuning is closely related to all-fifths tuning. All-fourths tuning is based on the perfect fourth (five semitones), and all-fifths tuning is based on the perfect fifth (seven semitones). The perfect-fifth and perfect-fourth intervals are inversions of one another, and the chords of all-fourth and all-fifths are paired as inverted chords. Consequently, chord charts for all-fifths tunings may be used for left-handed all-fourths tuning.[11]
See alsoedit
Scordatura, alternative tunings of stringed instruments
Laúd and bandurria, Spanish six-course plucked string instruments tuned in fourths
Sethares, Bill (2001). "Regular tunings". Alternate tuning guide(PDF). Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin; Department of Electrical Engineering. pp. 52–67. 2010 Alternate tuning guide, including a revised chapter on regular tunings. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
Denyer, Ralph (1992). "Playing the guitar". The guitar handbook. Special contributors Isaac Guillory and Alastair M. Crawford (Fully revised and updated ed.). London and Sydney: Pan Books. pp. 65–160. ISBN0-330-32750-X.
Nash, Paul (1 July 1997). . Guitar Player. NewBay Media LLC. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2012 – via HighBeam Research.
Sethares, William A. (2011). "Alternate tuning guide". Madison, Wisconsin: University of Wisconsin; Department of Electrical Engineering. 2010 PDF version by Bill Sethares. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
Bianco, Bob (1987) [1969]. Guitar in fourths: A manual for playing. New York City: Calliope Music. pp. 1–64. ISBN0-9605912-2-2. OCLC 16526869. republication of A manual for playing the guitar in fourths (Catalona Enterprises, pp. 1–64)
Law, Ant (2011). 3rd Millennium Guitar: An Introduction to Perfect 4th Tuning. Pacific, MO: Mel Bay Publications. pp. 1–75. ISBN978-1610659680.
External linksedit
Bromley, Keith (May 2013). Sixty guitar chords for all-fourths tuning: An introductory tutorial about chords on a guitar tuned to all fourths(PDF). Retrieved 9 November 2013.
Lessons and articles on fourths tuning using Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-B-E 19 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine
Introduction to All Fourths Tuning + Free PDF Reference Guide
r/allfourthstuning sub-reddit for all fourths tuning
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Among alternative tunings for the guitar all fourths tuning is a regular tuning 1 In contrast the standard tuning has one irregularity a major third between the third and second strings while having perfect fourths between the other successive strings 2 3 The standard tuning s irregular major third is replaced by a perfect fourth in all fourths tuning which has the open notes E2 A2 D3 G3 C4 F4 1 4 All fourthsThe consecutive open notes of all fourths tuning are spaced apart by five semitones on the chromatic circle which lists the twelve notes of the octave Basic informationAliasesPerfect fourths tuningIntervalPerfect fourthSemitones5Example s E A D G C FAdvanced informationOther instrumentsBass guitarRepetitionNoAdvantagesClosely approximates standard tuningDisadvantagesDifficult to play conventional music especially barre chordsLeft handed tuningAll fifths tuningAssociated musicianGuitaristStanley Jordan Alex Hutchings Tom QuayleJazz musician Stanley Jordan stated that all fourths tuning simplifies the fingerboard making it logical Regular tunings semitones Trivial 0 Minor thirds 3 Major thirds 4 All fourths 5 Augmented fourths 6 New standard 7 3 All fifths 7 Minor sixths 8 Guitar tunings The note layouts on the fretboard of a guitar tuned in perfect 4ths with arrows that show where the same note continues on a higher pitched string All adjacent strings have the same interval and repeat at the 5th fret unlike standard guitar tuning which has an inconsistency between the 2nd and 3rd strings Among regular tunings this all fourths tuning best approximates the standard tuning 5 Open chords for beginners These chord shapes can be moved across the fretboard unlike the chord shapes of standard tuning More movable chord shapes In all guitar tunings the higher octave version of a chord can be found by translating a chord by twelve frets higher along the fretboard 6 In every regular tuning for example in all fourths tuning chords and intervals can be moved also diagonally For all fourths tuning all twelve major chords in the first or open positions are generated by two chords the open F major chord and the D major chord The regularity of chord patterns reduces the number of finger positions that need to be memorized 1 Jazz musician Stanley Jordan plays guitar in all fourths tuning he has stated that all fourths tuning simplifies the fingerboard making it logical 7 Among all regular tunings all fourths tuning E A D G C F is the best approximation of standard tuning which is more popular All fourths tuning is traditionally used for the bass guitar 5 it is also used for the bajo sexto 8 Allan Holdsworth stated that if he were to learn the guitar again he would tune it in all fourths 9 10 Contents 1 Relation with all fifths tuning 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksRelation with all fifths tuning editMain article Regular tunings Left handed involution All fourths tuning is closely related to all fifths tuning All fourths tuning is based on the perfect fourth five semitones and all fifths tuning is based on the perfect fifth seven semitones The perfect fifth and perfect fourth intervals are inversions of one another and the chords of all fourth and all fifths are paired as inverted chords Consequently chord charts for all fifths tunings may be used for left handed all fourths tuning 11 See also editScordatura alternative tunings of stringed instruments Laud and bandurria Spanish six course plucked string instruments tuned in fourths Puerto Rican cuatro five course plucked string instrument tuned in fourths commons Category Perfect fourths tuning charts and diagrams for P4 tuningNotes edit a b c Sethares 2001 p 52 Sethares Bill 2001 Regular tunings Alternate tuning guide PDF Madison Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Department of Electrical Engineering pp 52 67 2010 Alternate tuning guide including a revised chapter on regular tunings Retrieved 19 May 2012 Nash 1997 Denyer 1992 pp 158 159 Weissman 2006 p 68 a b Sethares 2001 p 58 Sethares 2001 p 9 Ferguson 1986 p 76 Ferguson Jim 1986 Stanley Jordan In Casabona Helen Belew Adrian eds New directions in modern guitar Guitar Player basic library Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation pp 68 76 ISBN 0881884235 The Stringed Instrument Database Index stringedinstrumentdatabase aornis com Retrieved 26 May 2023 Allan Holdsworth on All Fourths Tuning Streamable retrieved 16 February 2018 The Unreachable Star Guitar World 1989 Allan Holdsworth Information Center fingerprintsweb net Retrieved 31 May 2022 Sethares 2001 p 53 References editDenyer Ralph 1992 Playing the guitar The guitar handbook Special contributors Isaac Guillory and Alastair M Crawford Fully revised and updated ed London and Sydney Pan Books pp 65 160 ISBN 0 330 32750 X Nash Paul 1 July 1997 Guitar in fourths Guitar tuning with all strings in perfect fourth intervals apart Guitar Player NewBay Media LLC Archived from the original on 29 March 2015 Retrieved 14 October 2012 via HighBeam Research Sethares William A 2011 Alternate tuning guide Madison Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Department of Electrical Engineering 2010 PDF version by Bill Sethares Retrieved 19 May 2012 Weissman Dick 2006 Other tunings Fourths tuning Guitar tunings A comprehensive guide Routledge pp 68 70 ISBN 9780415974417 LCCN 0415974410 permanent dead link Further reading editBianco Bob 1987 1969 Guitar in fourths A manual for playing New York City Calliope Music pp 1 64 ISBN 0 9605912 2 2 OCLC 16526869 republication of A manual for playing the guitar in fourths Catalona Enterprises pp 1 64 Law Ant 2011 3rd Millennium Guitar An Introduction to Perfect 4th Tuning Pacific MO Mel Bay Publications pp 1 75 ISBN 978 1610659680 External links editBromley Keith May 2013 Sixty guitar chords for all fourths tuning An introductory tutorial about chords on a guitar tuned to all fourths PDF Retrieved 9 November 2013 Zhille s guitar blog Perfect fourths P4 tuning Basics and examples Lessons and articles on fourths tuning using Eb Ab Db Gb B E Archived 19 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine Introduction to All Fourths Tuning Free PDF Reference Guide r allfourthstuning sub reddit for all fourths tuning Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title All fourths tuning amp oldid 1187276098, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
