How to play standard guitar chords on 3 and 4-string instruments

Danocatster July 7, 2016 at 12:47pm

Great video! To attract more players, this is really the way to go. Not everyone wants to play slide. Like Uncle John, I use DGB which gives more midrange. I can play solos using the same scales as a 6 string. Really a 4 string with DGBE would be best for soloing, but DGB has a very versatile chording, multi-voice system where you strum all 3 strings every time. I made videos explaining the chord system: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1xXhGytzl_cPBE9b-Mrd1binn5h...

Greg Thompson June 2, 2015 at 7:31pm

I finally got a chance to watch this video.

Good info, thanks!

Greg Thompson May 27, 2015 at 9:01pm

I have no idea what that is at the bottom of my reply...

Greg Thompson May 27, 2015 at 9:00pm

Thanks for the replies. I just got back on the site.
I'm using an iPad, so Eric's suggestion is most likely right.
I guess I have to fire up the computer to watch.
Stupid technology can't even cooperate with itself. How does it expect to take over the world? Humf.

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Ron "Oily" Sprague May 27, 2015 at 6:26pm

Hmmm. How hard would it be to host all CBN vids on YouTube, then simply create a CBN YouTube channel? Now with smokin' links!

Bad Finger (Eric) May 27, 2015 at 6:20pm

Greg, videos hosted directly on CBN won't play on Android phones, tablets or iDevices. The videos you can see are likely hosted on YouTube.

the anonymous pick May 27, 2015 at 6:12pm

greg - are you using google chrome ? or ?

Greg Thompson May 27, 2015 at 5:56pm

I'd love to watch it, but nothing is showing. This happens with some of the videos. Can anyone tell me why?

Uncle John May 26, 2015 at 7:52pm

Neat guitars and good info. For chord charts, a person can even highlight the strings they use.

As for 3 strings, the GBE is too high of a sound for my taste. I am a fan of DGB.

Jim Morris May 26, 2015 at 6:01pm

Yup, useful info Ben!

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How to play standard guitar chords on 3 and 4-string instruments

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