Chord charts for 3 string open tuning

Posted by Michael Glenn on May 11, 2011 at 12:17am

Here's some charts I put together for Gdg and DAd open tunings. The charts give the power chord (which can be used for either a Major or minor chord) and the Major, minor and dominant 7 chords, minus the 3rd. The chords may not sound "complete" without the 3rd, but you should still be able to have a lot of fun with these - and you'll still create a good sound.

Gdg tuning:

CigarBox101%203%20string%20chords%20Gdg%20tuning.pdf

DAd tuning:

CigarBox101%203%20string%20chords%20DAd%20tuning.pdf

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BUGGSY September 25, 2021 at 12:39pm
Paul Brown November 20, 2020 at 2:52pm

Here's an AI tool I made for generating chord inversions for any 3 string tuning: http://pbrown.me/cbg.html It's saved me a lot of time!
Longarm175 July 4, 2012 at 6:40pm

Just an FYI. I've been using a chord chart for a Greek Bouzuki. They are 3 string and usually tuned to dad.
- Tex Pierce > Longarm175 September 1, 2016 at 2:39pm
  
  Is this chart for slide on a fret less or just a fretted guitar with fingers?
Swamp Dawg Primal Music June 2, 2012 at 4:43pm

Does anyone know of any linux programs to make charts like these?
kB June 2, 2011 at 5:53pm

Great info. thanks.kB
Michael Glenn May 31, 2011 at 12:53pm

Hey Sammy,

I also started on ukulele. Been playing tenor for a few years off and on - I mostly just play chords to songs I find online. In my opinion making the transition to CBG is pretty easy. I just need to take the time to make a fretted instrument now that I'm tired of playing slide.

I hope the charts work out for you,

Michael
Sammy Lloyd May 30, 2011 at 5:43pm

Nice one mate, this is just what I've been looking for since I recently fell in love with CBG's. Just gotta somehow transpose my limited knowledge of playing the ukulele into the CBG I'm making. Oh dear, what have I done? Thanks again.
MichaelS Country Boy Guitars May 13, 2011 at 11:05am

Simple and to the point, just like a cbg. Thanks Michael. I have been using the straight bar, now i can add in the 7th's , who knew.
Stewart Hutton May 13, 2011 at 6:53am

That is fantastic - there is another chart kickinga round here that has a lot fewer chords and is confusing for newbies like me.

I *knew* there had to be more chords hidden on that stick - your Gdg chart is just what I was looking for and will unlock a whole new set of options/songs for me.

Thanks