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Battle Hymn of the Republic Tab

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Parry Jul 9, 2017. 1 Reply

Found the Battle Hymn of the Republic tab for Canjo (Dulcimer scale) on CBGitty.com, and had to adapt to the CBG. Used the CB Gitty fret calculator and their Chromatic-Diatonic chart to get the…Continue

 

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"Looking forward to the video! Merry Christmas!"
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"Glad to hear it Ed. 3-string CBGs are fun and easy to play. I’m surprised by all the songs we are able to do with just 1-finger chords. I will let you know when we are able to physically meet again. Until then, we are Zooming on Monday nights.…"
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"Thanks Doug. I'll try to join in as work allows. Got a fretted 2 summers ago, and making progress on it. Ed"
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"Ed Thanks for subscribing to my YouTube channel. I will continue to post videos from our Zoom meetings and, hopefully make time more rhythm practice videos. Doug"
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"Hello Ian, Could I get the link to the Motorhead CBG tribute album? Thanks!"
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2010 CBG Christmas album

We're doin' it again this year... THE 2010 CIGAR BOX GUITAR CHRISTMAS album will be compiled and made available as a free download for the world to hear. Use this group to discuss song choices, get recording help, etc.See More
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"Ed Just wanted to Remind you Cigar Box Guitar Slingers - Spokane meets at the Airway Heights Library monthly to play our 3-string GDG tuned CBGs. You’re always welcome to join us; if you don’t have a 3-string fretted guitar, I’ll…"
Jan 19, 2020
Ed Parry commented on Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's group CBG Tabs
"Hi there, KOOL DOG HOOCH. I have the same thing going with some songs. I've taken to generating my own tabs.First, I'll look up the lyrics, than copy/paste those to a word processing  file. Second step is bit time consuming: Watch the…"
May 10, 2019

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At 4:39pm on December 20, 2020, Doug Thorsvik said…

Glad to hear it Ed. 3-string CBGs are fun and easy to play. I’m surprised by all the songs we are able to do with just 1-finger chords. I will let you know when we are able to physically meet again. Until then, we are Zooming on Monday nights. Merry Christmas!

Doug

At 5:32am on December 20, 2020, Doug Thorsvik said…

Ed

Thanks for subscribing to my YouTube channel. I will continue to post videos from our Zoom meetings and, hopefully make time more rhythm practice videos.

Doug

At 5:26pm on January 19, 2020, Doug Thorsvik said…

Ed

Just wanted to Remind you Cigar Box Guitar Slingers - Spokane meets at the Airway Heights Library monthly to play our 3-string GDG tuned CBGs. You’re always welcome to join us; if you don’t have a 3-string fretted guitar, I’ll bring one.

Check out our website: CBGSS

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