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How to Play Diddley Bow – The Magic Note Lesson (Pt. 1 of 4)

Shane Speal approaches the diddley bow with a very instinctual approach.  He’s all about using his ears to find the notes.  In this lesson, he shows the importance of the Magic Note on his one-string cigar box guitar.

Author Shane SpealPosted on November 7, 2016February 5, 2016Categories How to Play Cigar Box Guitar, Shane Speal Video Series

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      • Design and Decoration
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