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Flower of Scotland – 3-string GDG Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

Here are four arrangements of the beautiful “Flower of Scotland” song, one of the unofficial national anthems of Scotland. Written in the 1960’s by Roy Williamson of The Corries, this song quickly found a place in the hearts of Scottish people and their descendants all around the world. Presented in two keys (G and D), both as the basic melody and also with harmony, you’re sure to be showing your Scottish Pride in no time with this easy-to-read tablature.

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Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

This tablature will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the song Folsom Prison Blues, written and performed by the “Man in Black” himself, Johnny Cash.

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the song Folsom Prison Blues, written and performed by the “Man in Black” himself, Johnny Cash. Cash first recorded this song way back in 1955 and it quickly became one of his signature pieces. It is a rocking fusion of blues and country elements, with murder, prison, trains and longing woven all through it. It is a favorite at jam sessions and definitely worth having in your toolbag. Continue reading “Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Fur Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

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Here is one of the most famous and easily recognized classical music masterpieces of all time – Beethoven’s “Fur Elize” piano sonata. We have taken this fairly simple melody and arranged it for 3-string cigar box guitar. It does require a little moving around the neck, and one or two finger stretches that take a little practicing, but it is definitely worth the effort! Continue reading “Fur Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Gitty Gang Theme Song Tablature for 3-string Cigar Box Guitar

The Gitty Gang Show Theme Song

The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play The Gitty Gang Theme Song on your 3-string cigar box guitar! The song is a variation on the classic Boogie in G blues progression, with lyrics and arrangement by Ben Gitty. This tablature is arranged for 3-string Open G “GDG” tuning.

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All of the cigar box guitar tablature here on CigarBoxGuitar.com is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop shop for all things Cigar Box Guitar: Instruments, Kits, Parts, Gear & More.

If you need some help with this style of tablature, here’s a video where Glenn Watt shows you how to read it.

Gitty Gang Theme Song Tablature for a 2-String G-Bass

The Gitty Gang Show Theme Song 2-String G-Bass Tablature Image

The tablature in the PDF linked in this post will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the Gitty Gang Theme Song! The song is a variation on the classic Boogie in G blues progression, with lyrics and arrangement by Ben Gitty. This tablature is arranged for 2-string G-Basses tuned “GD”.

Click on the image above to download the printable PDF document.
All of the cigar box guitar and G-Bass tablature here on CigarBoxGuitar.com is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop shop for all things Cigar Box Guitar: Instruments, Kits, Parts, Gear & More.

If you need some help reading tablature, here’s a video where Glenn Watt shows you how to read it.

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below shows you how to play the melody and chords for the song Hallelujah, written and performed by Leonard Cohen. This is one of the best known of Cohen’s songs, and has been covered many times. It is one of the most hauntingly beautiful modern songs, and like many of the most powerful songs it has a quite simple melody line that is pretty easy to play on a cigar box guitar. Continue reading “Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”