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Amazing Grace 2-String Bass Tablature

The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the bass line for the timeless spiritual tune “Amazing Grace“. 

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America the Beautiful – 3 String Open GDG Cigar Box Guitar Tab

Learn how to play America the Beautiful on your 3-string Open GDG Cigar Box Guitar! Presented here are two versions of the melody, each in a different key, as well as a version that includes chords.
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America The Beautiful 2-String Bass Tablature

The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the popular American patriotic song “America The Beautiful“, the lyrics for which were written by Kathie Lee Bates and music by Samuel Ward.  

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Ashokan Farewell – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

 

Learn how to play Ashokan Farewell, a popular Americana tune written by Jay Ungar.

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Ashokan Farewell 2-String Bass Tablature

The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play a tune full of loss and longing called “Ashokan Farewell“, written by Jay Ungar. 

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