August 2025 challenge Martin W

[Martin W]

Hi folks , my submission for this months two chord arrangement I went with my favourite alternative tuning Drop D , using the D and G chords ,with major fills , triads and arpeggios, normally I would use this tuning with the minor sound and hit the flat 3rd once as a passing note , the rest is all major which I think gives it a different lift.
Look forward to listening to everyone’s ideas .
Martin

[Richard G]

Beautifully played Martin, the drone bass against that hypnotic melody I thought gave it a Celtic feel. As an original creation that was absolutely top notch.

Richard

[AndréM]

Sounds like a medieval dance.
Very nice I love that kind of music.

AndréM

AndréM

[Michael L]

Wonderful tune Martin! That drop D, along with the beautiful tone of your guitar works so well. Gentle licks over the deep driving rhythm. Very nice!

[Alan L]

The Drop D is a clever idea, gives it a fresh and interesting spin. The groove and melody play together so nicely, it really feels like a familiar tune. Well done. 👍

[Bill]

What a great full sound you’ve gotten here Martin. Drop D was an excellent choice. Is that just recorded into the mic or are you plugged in as well?

[Martin W]

Hi Bill thanks for the comment, yep plugged in as well so two mics , condenser on the guitar and a sm57 on the amp .

[Scott M]

Great idea to utilize the drop D to flavour your composition and provide a backdrop for your beautifully played melody lines.
Bravo Matin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Scott

[Manfred M]

I love your drop D sound, Martin. And your piece is simply enchanting. And that’s exactly how you play it. I listened spellbound. Wonderful!

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[Juxi]

Very well done, Martin. Drop D worked perfectly well and your tone is just fantastic – just like the playing.
Nice ending, too. 👍🏽👍🏽

Bluesige Grüße
Juxi

[Dieter]

Very relaxing mood – sounds great.

Dieter

[James B]

Love that tone, Martin. Your recording setup is almost as good as your precise picking. That’s a great tune you composed. No one Drop D’s like Martin. 😀
What gauge strings do you use?

James

[Martin W]

Hi James , thanks for the comment, I use D’Addario 12 – 53 light gauge ,this guitar has just had a set up and new strings . Quite pleased with the way it sounds for a small bodied acoustic.

[JoeD1]

That was a solid performance Martin. The tone was superb. It reminded me of something by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. Just beautiful.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Jennifer D]

Wow what a fantastic sound…unique and superbly played.

[sunjamr]

Wow, you have achieved a really stunning recording quality! And you played it to perfection. Love that Drop D tuning.

Sunjamr Steve

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