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Shortnin' Bread- 3 string tab, harmonica, chords and lyrics Another instalment in my "Backporch Jamboree Songbook", I've just finished "Shortnin' Bread" for 3 string CBG's tuned I-V-I, 1st position h… Started by Swamp Dawg Primal Music	0	Jan 13, 2013
Homesick James I know Homesick James, (Elmores cousin), isn`t really an obvious source of songs that lend themselves to CBG. However, there is a song cal… Started by phillip smith	4	Jan 3, 2013 Reply by phillip smith
Jingle Bells lyrics, chords and harp tab 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 s… Started by Swamp Dawg Primal Music	0	Dec 24, 2012
GDGD tuning 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 ha… Started by DJ Johnson	0	Sep 22, 2012
3 string tab sheet Here's my 3 string tab sheet for hand-tabbing songs, in .pdf format. Print and enjoy! link: 3 String Tab Sheet Started by Swamp Dawg Primal Music	3	Sep 10, 2012 Reply by frank tennyson
If You're Happy And You Know It tab 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… Started by Swamp Dawg Primal Music	1	May 1, 2012 Reply by Swamp Dawg Primal Music
Taps 2 2 2 2 2 5 2 3 3 7 3… Started by Yankee Dog	0	Dec 6, 2011
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman play it four time. God%20Rest%20You%20Merry%20Gentlemen.xlsx Started by Yankee Dog	0	Dec 4, 2011
Reading Tabs for Beginners 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… Started by Dave Provencher	0	Nov 4, 2011
4 string tab? I just received an AMAZING 4-string CBG built by Jon Pruett (http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JonPruett?xg_source=activity) and have b… Started by Dave Sanders	2	Sep 25, 2011 Reply by Outhouse Instruments

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Let’s talk, Phrygian mode for One Stringers in G & D pt.2

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Hard Time Killing Floor Blues by Skip James tab??

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