Shane Speal shows you how to play Albert King’s Born Under a Bad Sign on 3-string Open GDG slide guitar.
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“Down To The River To Pray” 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Lesson [VIDEO]
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In this post containing a short video, you’ll learn how to play the old gospel tune Down To The River To Pray on your 3-string cigar box guitar.
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3-String CBG Lesson: I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
Learn how to play Hank William’s country classic “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” on your fretless 3-string cigar box guitar.
In this video lesson, Glenn Watt’s fretless cigar box guitar is tuned GDg, and he’s using a ceramic slide.
Are you looking for the right cigar box guitar strings to get tuned GDg?
You’ll find the strings you need here.
Looking for a sweet slide like the one Glenn’s using?
Get a handcrafted ceramic slide here, for your CBG-playing pleasure.
Amazing Grace – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature
Learn now to play both the melody and chords for Amazing Grace on 3-string Open GDG Cigar Box Guitars.
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Amazing Grace – 4-string Open G GDGB – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature
This tablature will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the hymn Amazing Grace on 4-string cigar box guitars tuned to Open G GDGB.
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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“.
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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Apache by The Shadows – Tablature for Open GDG Cigar Box Guitars
“Apache” is an instrumental piece written in 1960 by Jerry Lordan. Since it’s inception it has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including; The incredible Bonjo Band, The Shadows and The Sugarhill Gang.
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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.
Auld Lang Syne – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature
This is the popular Scottish New Year’s celebration song Auld Lang Syne, as arranged and tabbed by Glenn Watt.
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Auld Lang Syne 2-String Bass Tablature
This is the popular Scottish New Year’s celebration song “Auld Lang Syne“, as arranged and tabbed by Glenn Watt.
Back to the Basics with Shane Speal
In this video, Shane Speal goes back to the very beginning lessons of playing slide cigar box guitars.
From slide placement to how to hold the pick, it’s a great video to watch when starting out on your new cigar box guitar.
Ballad of the Green Berets – Tab for Open G GDG Cigar Box Guitars
The tablature in the article will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the American patriotic classic, “Ballad Of The Green Berets“.
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Ballad Of The Green Berets By Barry Sadler 2-String Bass Tablature
The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the bass line for the American patriotic classic, “Ballad Of The Green Berets“, written by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler. Continue reading “Ballad Of The Green Berets By Barry Sadler 2-String Bass Tablature”