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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on August 22, 2012 at 10:33am

BTW: Do you like to read? I recommend this book:

http://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html

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Permalink Reply by Tom Lauten on August 22, 2012 at 10:34am

Well, I think a very smart thing might be for me to invest in some of your DVDs Keni.

As I am a musical newbie in every way...seriously...so much of the theory stuff and even the WORDS used will be beyond me to begin with, I get the impression your stuff is accessible to even the musically  retarded folks like myself...I hope so.

All I have to do is find a way of getting them without my wife divorcing me for another obsessive hobby purchase...some will laugh, others will feel that cold chill in their stomachs.

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on August 23, 2012 at 12:59am

If you are going to be playing mainly 3 string CBG, I would simply suggest CDs 4 and 6. The CBG is strung using standard medium gauge strings ADG. On CD 4 the tuning is GDG. Then retune to ADF# for CD 6. An inexpensive Snark guitar tuner will make your life easier. Shop on ebay for the lowest price.

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snark-SN-1-Tuner-BEST-PRICE-/271001637206?p...

As a beginner, I think you will find the movable chord approach effective. (CD 6). Buy a chord book of your favorite artist or band containing songs that are familiar.

 

Remember to feel free to write if questions arise. Most of all make your practice fun and relaxing.

Enjoy, Keni Lee

 

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Permalink Reply by Robert Phillips on August 28, 2012 at 7:28am

I don't know about chords and tabs but my buddy Mike has transposed about a dozen songs written to 6 string to his 4 string CBG, and even my 3 string, in just a few weeks and all are beautiful. Sound just as good and some better. You just got to figure out what notes go where and what tuning works best. There are no rules and no limits here and I bet before long your wife will be trying to keep up with you. No offense to your lady, but its that purist attitude of a set right and wrong way of music that ruins it. Blind Willie Johnson Learned on a single string diddly bow, and later in his career when he was recording on 6 string, his music went back to those single string melodies, and it was great. Is great. I say, rebel against your wife! Screw what she says, keep rocking the 3 string! No if you excuse me, I'm getting off of here before MY wife see what I'm saying ;-)

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Permalink Reply by Richard G Caudill on August 28, 2012 at 2:48pm

I played 6 strings before i found the cbg'... I am not good ,, but i can carry a tune ,, gotta closet full of expensve instruements ,, but yet i play the ones i make ...   U can go in so many different directions ,, I have friends come over ,, we get wrapped around several :adult beveages:"   and yes i play a long ,, they all wanna play the instruements i make ,, gotta try out everyone i got at the time ...   U do not have to b a puriest to enyoy the cbg ... Get keni lees  stuff ,, U'll b amazed at what u can pick up on the cbg and how fast ..  as said   "no rules"   rules !!!!

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Permalink Reply by Suspect Device on August 29, 2012 at 2:41am

All I know is that I've been a lousy-to-mediocre guitarist for the better part of 35 years, but the moment I started building and playing around with 3-4 string guitars and open tunings, I immediately became WAY WAY better on a standard 6-string. Like, overnight. It felt like magic ...but it was probably just bits & pieces of music theory that finally began to make sense.

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Permalink Reply by L.J. on August 29, 2012 at 11:13am

Play what you want to play. Just be happy and keep yourself interested. If 6 strings is where you feel passion to work, work there. If not dont. Playing music is like medicine for your soul, no matter the knowledge or the level of play. If your happy thats what matters. If it gets you playing faster simplifying things with 3 strings and open tunings it may keep you interested long enough to learn more strings and instruments later. The one huge advantage you have is that you have a wife that you can play with. Wish mine could play.

Dont worry be happy!! Haaa

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Permalink Reply by Swamp Dawg Primal Music on September 8, 2012 at 11:07am

Just my 2 cents: there's tons of videos here and on youtube. To really learn, check out as much as you can and play. I recommend Red Dog's video for the basics like holding a git, putting a slide on your finger, bending, picking, and then Keni Lee's to learn theory and application. Play as much as possible, I carry my CBG with me everywhere, I play on my lunch break, on the train, in parks, when camping, before getting onstage with my punk band. Try both following lessons and just tooling around. Learn to read tab. Learn scales and warm up with them. Learn songs you like, and play them in a way that you enjoy. Most important: have a blast!

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