I'll get a video of this up at some point in time so you can see it. If you are starting off brand new this might be a good thing to practice at.
Getting started:
Cigar Box Guitar (I know it's a little obvious. I prefer a 3 string)
Strings 16, 24, and 3
s = slide into G-------------------------0----------------- D--------------------------7---------------- G--10s12--12s10--10----7----10s12---9 This will give a sound kind of like what you here in the Paris, TX stuff by Ry Cooder. Bluesy stuff- Put
Read more…click here for Jingle Bells lyrics, chords and harp tab
It's not tabbed out yet, but I'm working on it! You can also just download my tab sheets and do it yourself!
Read more…Hello all,
I'm trying to learn to play my 4 string in the style of Daddy Stovepipe's videos. Has anyone ever tabbed any of these?
Anyone have any other tabs in GDGD?
Thanks,
DJ
A great song for learning to strum your 3 string CBG and sing with your kids. For 1-5-1 tuned gits (mine is G-D-G). You know the words, so let her rip! You can get great wood picks to strum this song from me by clicking here: buy SWAMP STRUMMERS hard
Read more…Here's my 3 string tab sheet for hand-tabbing songs, in .pdf format. Print and enjoy!
Read more…I need some beginner stuff on how to read tabs for a 3 string cbg. I'm trying to follow along on a Ken Lee CD 4 lesson and I'm getting lost on the tab stuff. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Read more…I just received an AMAZING 4-string CBG built by Jon Pruett (http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JonPruett?xg_source=activity) and have been plunking around with it for a few days. I've done a few 6-string lessons years ago, and I have it tuned to
Read more…Hi guys Iv'e found some great sea sick steve 6 string tab ,how do you convert it to 3 string cbg tab please Mal(UK)
Read more…Pedal (alternate) the base notes like this:
d----------
A---0---0--
D-0---0----
Somebody try this out and tell me how it sounds and works.
3 string CBG tuned F#,C#,f#. This gives GDg with slide on 1st fret.
ALL notes and strums are played with slide. No open chords.
Chords used
G-1st fret
C-6th fret
F-11th fret
R=rest ( NO STRUM)
Hold
Walking Blues lick... played w/ shuffle, not strait time the way Clapton played it.A very long post about how to play a short lick, but I think well worth it.
The attached sound file has a couple measures of Bob Bozzman playing the lick the way it
Read more…Ok, part of me hates myself for even mentioning it this early...but given my skill level I need time to practice if I'm going to learn anything to share with my family so I kind of have to bring it up early.
Forgive my ignorance, never played before and I am searching for tabs. I noticed on my CBG which is tuned to an open G, GDg, when strumming the CBG I get a G chord when baring the third fret I get a C chord and when baring the 5th fret I get a D cho
Read more…What happens when you bring your DAD instrument to a jam and they change keys on you? Tune the little string up to E and here you go. You can download a PDF at the link below.
Here's the verse. Workin' on the chorus. My first tab and my first time ever working with Tabledit, so ignore the rests etc., just play the notes. After the chorus is done I'll post a vid on how it's played as tabbed, and also how I play it. If you
Read more…If you are playing 3-string dulcimer (or have a big brain and convert from dulcimer to chromatic without trembling) here is a link to a library of 13 basic tunes everyone should know, from the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association. Remember, t
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