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Jamming Guides for 3-string Cigar Box Guitars: Chords for Keys of C, G and D

Jamming Guides for 3-string Cigar Box Guitars: Chords for Keys of C, G and D

These three printable sheets give you the 3-string cigar box guitar chord forms for playing in the three most common keys: C, G and D. These chord forms are intended for Open G “GDG” 3-string tunings. Continue reading “Jamming Guides for 3-string Cigar Box Guitars: Chords for Keys of C, G and D”

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Jingle Bells – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the classic Christmas song Jingle Bells. Continue reading “Jingle Bells – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

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Jingle Bells 2-String G-Bass Tablature

Learn how to play the bass line to Jingle Bells on your 2-string bass with the free-to-download tablature in this post. Continue reading “Jingle Bells 2-String G-Bass Tablature”

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 2-String G-Bass Tablature

Learn how to play the bass line to Jolly Old Saint Nicholas on your 2-string bass guitar with the totally free-to-download tablature in this post. Continue reading “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 2-String G-Bass Tablature”

Jolly Old Staint Nicholas – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the classic Christmas song Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Continue reading “Jolly Old Staint Nicholas – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

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Junior Kimbrough’s “Nobody But You” – lesson from One-Hand Dan Russell

In this video lesson, Dan walks you through how to play the lead and riffs for some good ole Northern Mississippi Hill Country Blues, Junior Kimbrough’s “Nobody But You”. Continue reading “Junior Kimbrough’s “Nobody But You” – lesson from One-Hand Dan Russell”

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