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"CBG5" - Daddy Long Les on the Cigar Box Guitar

Posted by Daddy Long Les on March 30, 2011 at 4:02am

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An original composition in 5/4 time. Standard GDG tuning on a diatonically fretted instrument (dulcimer style). Simple tabla backing.

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Mark April 7, 2011 at 7:10am

That's a great sound. It's persuaded me I must get around to making something with diatonic fretting. Still I don't count on sounding as good as you do - you really seem to get the most out of a very simple instrument.
Andy Kirke March 31, 2011 at 4:11pm

Nice with a very eastern feel to it
Nathan Kleine Deters March 30, 2011 at 6:39pm

5/4 time is awesome! I love the feel of this piece. Very nice!
bemuzic March 30, 2011 at 4:47pm

really enjoyed that!!
Uncle John March 30, 2011 at 1:44pm

I am with Bob Young. Nice, happy, smiley song and sound, but not so clear on the 5/4.
Daddy Long Les March 30, 2011 at 10:06am

..............or trancsendtangentially in the case of this piece!!
ChickenboneJohn March 30, 2011 at 10:05am

Les...tangential is what this is all about...more tangentiality is good.
Daddy Long Les March 30, 2011 at 10:02am

Thanks guys for all your kind comments and interest. It really makes it all worthwhile. Don't get me wrong, I love the blues and all the more traditional CBG stuff. I guess I've gone off at a bit of a tangent here but I'm loving it.

Les
Low Budget Luthier March 30, 2011 at 10:01am

gives me happy feet
Strolling Tone March 30, 2011 at 9:16am

Excellent. Lovely sound.