What is Open A tuning?

Open A tuning is E-A-E-A-C#-E (low to high). Strumming all strings produces an A major chord. It's structurally the same as Open G but one whole step higher.

Is Open A the same as Open G with a capo?

Yes, musically they are identical — Open G with a capo at fret 2 gives you the same pitches as Open A. Many players use this approach. Without a capo, Open A has higher string tension which some slide players prefer for better control.

What scales work in Open A?

The A major pentatonic and A blues scale are natural choices. A Mixolydian gives a bluesy feel, and the A major scale works for country and folk styles.

Escala de La Lidia Dominante para Guitar

Escala de Guitar en afinación Open A — diagrama de diapasón

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La Lidia Dominante en Open A — Notas e Intervalos

La escala Lidia Dominante de A, también conocida como escala Acústica, suena brillante, peculiar y dominante al mismo tiempo. En Guitar, las notas son A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G. Se usa mucho en jazz y música de animación para improvisar sobre acordes dominantes que no resuelven de forma tradicional. Usada comúnmente en Jazz, Fusion, Blues, Film Scores. Entre los intérpretes destacados se encuentran Frank Zappa, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny. Use over 7#11, 9#11 chords. Ideal for non-resolving dominant chords (the 'Simpsons chord'). Gives a sophisticated twist to blues progressions.

Notas: La, Si, Do#, Re#, Mi, Fa#, Sol

Intervalos: 1P, 2M, 3M, 4A, 5P, 6M, 7m

Grados: 1 2 3 #4 5 6 b7

Fórmula: W-W-W-H-W-H-W

Número de notas: 7

Afinación: Open A (E-A-E-A-C#-E)

También conocido como: lydian b7, overtone

Acerca de la Afinación Open A

Open A tuning (E-A-E-A-C#-E) produces an A major chord when strummed open. It is structurally identical to Open G tuned up one whole step, delivering a brighter, more tense sound that works particularly well for slide guitar centered on the key of A.

Jimmy Page used Open A with a slide on Led Zeppelin's 'In My Time of Dying' from Physical Graffiti (1975). Rory Gallagher also employed Open A for his raw, energetic slide work. Many players achieve Open A by simply placing a capo at the 2nd fret in Open G tuning, which is why dedicated Open A usage is less commonly discussed. However, without a capo, Open A gives direct access to the open A string resonance and a different feel under the fingers due to the higher tension.

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Artistas destacados: Jimmy Page, Rory Gallagher, Delta blues players

Ideal para: Slide guitar in the key of A, blues playing, and situations where you need the brightness of Open G tuned up without a capo

Carácter Musical

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Combines Lydian's floating brightness (#4) with Mixolydian's bluesy dominance (b7). The result is a scale that is both dreamy and grounded — bright without being sweet.

Progresiones de Acordes que Usan Esta Escala

ii – bII7 – I (Tritone Substitution)Jazz / Soul — Mystery & Tension
iv – ♭VII – I (Backdoor Cadence)Jazz / Soul — Soulful & Unexpected

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