I am new to the cigar box world and to the guitar playing world in general. I received a 4 string cigarbox guitar for Christmas this past year and I am yearning to learn to play it. I have not been able to find a good resource to teach me the chords on the 4 string. Can you provide such resource so I can learn the chords? I currently have it tuned to G-D-B-G. Please advise/help. Thanks.
Bill Ray
Bastrop, Texas
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Hi, Ray . As a old player of CBGs and guitar , knowing "my" limitations, I would use the four smallest strings out of a six string set. Which in standard tuning ,on a six string, are tuned to D G B E . Which are the same notes the baritone ukulele are tuned to . (the ukulele's notes are higher ,but the same notes) Then it can be played like a six string ,minus the two bass strings.... or..... like a baritone ukulele. That opens up all the resources for standard guitar and baritone ukulele . D G B E strings can also be tuned to open tunings used on a six string, minus the two bass strings. Again , this is "what I would do" . Best of luck learning your four string, whatever route you take . You are in for a lot of fun !
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Just follow the section on the far right and remember that the string tuned to B is your 3rd in a chord. So frets that have all notes fretted are 1-5-1 and you can fret that other string to add the 3rd.