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”

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 3-string Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

Easily play the tune from the classic holiday song Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on your 3-string cigar box guitar using this free tablature.

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody for the classic Christmas song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, first performed by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis.”

This tablature is arranged for 3-string cigar box guitars tuned to Open G “GDG”. Continue reading “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 3-string Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4-string GDGB Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody for the classic Christmas song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, first performed by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis.” This tablature is arranged for 4-string cigar box guitars tuned to Open G “GDGB”.

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody for the classic Christmas song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, first performed by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis.”

This tablature is arranged for 4-string cigar box guitars tuned to Open G “GDGB”.

Continue reading “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4-string GDGB Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Here Comes Santa Claus 3-string Open G GDG Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

“Here Comes Santa Claus” tablature for 3-string Open G GDG Cigar Box Guitars.

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 Here Comes Santa Claus, written by country music and film star Gene Autry.

This tablature is arranged for 3-string Open G “GDG” tuning. Continue reading “Here Comes Santa Claus 3-string Open G GDG Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Here Comes Santa Claus 4-string Open G GDGB Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody for the classic Christmas song Here Comes Santa Claus, written by cowboy country star Gene Autry.

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody for the classic Christmas song Here Comes Santa Claus, written by cowboy country star Gene Autry.

This tablature is arranged for 4-string cigar box guitars tuned to Open G “GDGB”.

Continue reading “Here Comes Santa Claus 4-string Open G GDGB Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Ho Hey by the Lumineers – Cigar Box Ukulele lesson #3 from One Hand Dan

In this video lesson, Dan Russell shows you how to play his take on the popular song “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers on the cigar box ukulele. Four simple uke chords are used, making this a nice easy one for both beginners and more seasoned players alike! Continue reading “Ho Hey by the Lumineers – Cigar Box Ukulele lesson #3 from One Hand Dan”

Homemade Drum Kit being Played, filmed in New Orleans 1928

This video from December 4, 1928 shows a young African American (likely identified as “CoCoMo” Joe Barthelemy) playing a homemade drum kit consisting of a wooden box, tin cans and cake tin cymbals. As he plays, two other boys dance. This type of homemade instrument was a part of the New Orleans “spasm band” tradition, which began in the late 1900’s on the streets of the city, playing a variety of Dixieland, skiffle, jug music and other forms of early jazz forerunners. Continue reading “Homemade Drum Kit being Played, filmed in New Orleans 1928”