Home / Music / Did Joni Mitchell's open tunings come from polio or just creativity?Music linernotes album music joni-mitchellDid Joni Mitchell's open tunings come from polio or just creativity?Joni Mitchell’s distinctive open tunings were partially shaped by childhood polio in her left hand, not just creativity. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious How did Easter change Patti Smith's music to reach a wider audience?Next Did Bryter Layter sell well when it was first released?