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Fur Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

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Here is one of the most famous and easily recognized classical music masterpieces of all time – Beethoven’s “Fur Elize” piano sonata. We have taken this fairly simple melody and arranged it for 3-string cigar box guitar. It does require a little moving around the neck, and one or two finger stretches that take a little practicing, but it is definitely worth the effort! Continue reading “Fur Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Gitty Gang Theme Song Tablature for 3-string Cigar Box Guitar

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The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play The Gitty Gang Theme Song on your 3-string cigar box guitar! The song is a variation on the classic Boogie in G blues progression, with lyrics and arrangement by Ben Gitty. This tablature is arranged for 3-string Open G “GDG” tuning.

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If you need some help with this style of tablature, here’s a video where Glenn Watt shows you how to read it.

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”

Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones – 3-string Open G GDG – Tablature for 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 song Honky Tonk Women, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and recorded by The Rolling Stones. This is a classic rock and roll anthem through and through – from the starting cowbell solo to the unforgettable lyrics to every one of the instantly recognizable guitar licks throughout. Continue reading “Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones – 3-string Open G GDG – Tablature for Cigar Box Guitars”

I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

Open G GDG Listing ImageThe tablature in the PDF link below will show you how to play the melody and chords for the song I Walk the Line, written and performed by the “Man in Black” himself, Johnny Cash. Cash first recorded this song way back in 1956 and it quickly became one of his signature pieces. The recorded version is a little more complex than what we present here, but this version should work just fine. When you get your invite to appear on the Grand Ole Opry, you can take the time to learn the official version. Continue reading “I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

I’ll Fly Away – O Brother Where Art Thou – 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 well known hymn I’ll Fly Away by Alfred E. Brumley. This song is one of the classic Christian anthems and has appeared many times in recordings and even movies such as O Brother Where Art Thou and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Continue reading “I’ll Fly Away – O Brother Where Art Thou – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature

This tablature was created by Glenn Watt.

All of the ciOpen G GDG Listing Imagegar box guitar tablature here on CigarBoxGuitar.com is presented by The Southbound String Company, the only strings specifically chosen and voiced for cigar box guitars. Be sure to check out our line of Open G GDG cigar box guitar string sets here! Continue reading “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”

Irish Tune Set: 3 Polkas – 3-string Open G GDG – Chords & Tablature for Cigar Box Guitars

Open G GDG Listing ImageWhen most people think of cigar box guitars, they do not think of traditional Irish tunes… but it turns out that a lot of Irish tunes are fairly simple melodies and are quite well suited to playing on a 3-string cigar box guitar. So here are 3 of my favorite Irish polkas (the term polka refers to the time signature and rhythm of the piece, not any German origin), which I used to play when I was in an Irish band. You may recognize the second tune as the popular Irish/kids song “The Rattlin Bog/Bog Down in the Valley-o”, and the third one from the Irish party scene of James Cameron’s hugely popular movie The Titanic. Continue reading “Irish Tune Set: 3 Polkas – 3-string Open G GDG – Chords & Tablature for Cigar Box Guitars”