I’ll Tell Me Ma – Tablature for One-String Canjo
Learn the popular English children’s song, “I’ll tell me Ma” on your One-String Canjo!
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Keep on the Sunny Side – Traditional
As performed by the Carter Family and in O Brother Where Art Thou. View the full text of this entry by clicking the “Read More” link below for the formatted canjo tab…
Legal Considerations of Repurposing Branded Products (like cigar boxes) for Resale
This post recounts my own experience with one particular facet of United States trademark law, and recounts some of the legal advice provided to me through paid consultation with a Trademark attorney. This is NOT meant to be legal advice, and is not meant to condone or recommend any particular course of action. If you … Continue reading “Legal Considerations of Repurposing Branded Products (like cigar boxes) for Resale”
Let It Be – The Beatles
Let It Be by The Beatles, arranged for one-string canjos. This is one of the most well-known and best-loved of the Beatles’ songbook, instantly recognizable by classic rock and roll fans all over the world.
This arrangement is presented by the American Canjo Company and C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply.
Marine’s Hymn – Tablature for One-String Canjo
Arrangement courtesy of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, intended for playing on American Canjo Company™ brand one-string canjos with dulcimer-style fretting, with fret numberings as shown below. The open unfretted string is notated as “0″. 0 2 4 4 4 4 4 8 4 From the Halls of Montezuma 0 2 … Continue reading “Marine’s Hymn – Tablature for One-String Canjo”
Mary Had a Little Lamb – Traditional
This well-known children’s song got its start as a poem written in 1830, which was inspired by a true event. View the full text of this entry by clicking the “Read More” link below for the formatted canjo tab…
My Country ‘Tis of Thee – Traditional
This was one of the unofficial national anthems of the United States before the Star Spangled Banner was officially adopted in 1931. Ironically, the tune to this song is the same as that of the British national anthem.
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Oh My Darling, Clementine – Tablature for One-String Canjo
A well known Western Folk Ballad, Clementine was written in the late 1800s.. The roots of the catchy melody go back to Spanish Ballads that Mexican miners were fond of during the California Gold Rush. Here we present to you a tablature intended for Diatonically fretted One-String Canjos. While we only have the first verse … Continue reading “Oh My Darling, Clementine – Tablature for One-String Canjo”
Red River Valley – Traditional – Canjo Tablature
Arrangement courtesy of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, intended for playing on American Canjo Company™ brand one-string canjos with dulcimer-style fretting, with fret numberings as shown below. The open unfretted string is notated as “0″. Red River Valley A classic song from the American West, conjuring up images of lonesome cowboys on the prairies and … Continue reading “Red River Valley – Traditional – Canjo Tablature”
Scotland the Brave – Tablature for One-String Canjos
Below we present the melody of “Scotland The Brave”, arranged for Diatonically Fretted One-String Canjos, along with the first verse and Chorus. 0 0 1 2 0 2 4 Hark when the night is falling 8 8 7 8 4 2 0 Hear! Hear the pipes are calling, 3 5 3 2 4 2 0 … Continue reading “Scotland the Brave – Tablature for One-String Canjos”
Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Tablature for One-String Canjos
Here we have the basic melody as arranged for Diatonically Fretted One-String Canjos as well as the lyrics for the most well-known portion of the song. 0 8 5 4 2 4 1 Take Me out to the ball game 0 8 5 4 2 4 Take me out with the crowd 5 4 5 … Continue reading “Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Tablature for One-String Canjos”
The Parting Glass – Traditional Irish Song Tab for One-String Canjos
The Parting Glass is a well known Traditional Irish song that is often sung at the end of of the night at Irish sessions and at gatherings. Below is version of the tab of the basic melody, arranged for One String Canjos. 5 4 3 1 1 0 1 3 5 4 O-f all the … Continue reading “The Parting Glass – Traditional Irish Song Tab for One-String Canjos”
The Wearing of the Green – One-String Canjo Tablature
“The Wearing of the Green” is an old street ballad that originated in Ireland during the Irish Rebellion of 1796. The melody has been used in many different songs and ballads over the years, and can be adapted as easily as swapping out the lyrics, making this a versatile song to have in your songbook. … Continue reading “The Wearing of the Green – One-String Canjo Tablature”
VIDEO: The Essential Canjo – Part 1 – Introduction
This is the first in a four-part video series introducing the Canjo. In this series Ben “C. B. Gitty” Baker will discuss and show you all aspects of the Canjo, from its history and importance, to its construction and makeup, to how to play it. This video, Part 1, focuses on introducing the canjo and … Continue reading “VIDEO: The Essential Canjo – Part 1 – Introduction”
VIDEO: The Essential Canjo – Part 2 – Anatomy of a Canjo
This is the second in a four-part video series introducing the Canjo. In this series Ben “C. B. Gitty” Baker will go over the various parts of the canjo, the special diatonic fretting method used on American Canjo Company canjos, the special “Blue Note” fret, and much more. The next video in this series, Part 3, … Continue reading “VIDEO: The Essential Canjo – Part 2 – Anatomy of a Canjo”
VIDEO: The Essential Canjo – Part 3 – How to Play, Tune & Read Tablature
In this third part of our four-part video series introducing the Canjo, Ben “C. B. Gitty” Baker will dig into the basics of how to play the instrumennt. He first discusses and shows you how to tune your canjo to the “standard” high D note (your canjo may be tuned to a different note depending on the … Continue reading “VIDEO: The Essential Canjo – Part 3 – How to Play, Tune & Read Tablature”