Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Ara on September 5, 2010 at 2:38pm

Once you get the rhythm done the next part is to add in the the third string (one furthest from you). Your pointer finger while be the one plucking the third string. Actually it's more of a pinch (I really need a video of this, *sigh*)

g --o--o--o--o---x--o--x--o
D --o--x--o--x---o--x--o--x
G --x--o--x--o---x--o--x--o

Repeat until you have a handle on it. Again a nice constant speed. 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4

Now it's time for your slide. Using the same rhythm pattern with the addition of the slide at the 12th fret position, then on to the 10th fret position and so on. Like 12, 10, 9, 7, 5, 3, 0

g --o--o--o--o---12--o--o--o
D --o--x--o--x---o---x--o--x
G --x--o--x--o---x---o--x--o

Once you are comfortable working the slide up and down the neck trying sliding into each fret position

g --o--o--o--o--`12--o--o--o
D --o--x--o--x---o---x--o--x
G --x--o--x--o---x---o--x--o

Again all this can be done without a pick on either a neck through body or standard neck cigar box guitar.

If you have 4 strings just tune it to your favorite tuning. And you can use the top two strings for your base line.

Permalink Reply by Ara on October 14, 2012 at 2:38pm

Ok here is a video showing the thumb work on the upper two strings.

Tuned in EBE

Permalink Reply by Ara on October 14, 2012 at 2:44pm

And here is the pinching I was talking about

Also watch your fingers! I always hit my finger against the string and it buzzes!

Permalink Reply by CaptNick on November 9, 2010 at 10:20am

This is good! Wish you could post a video!

Permalink Reply by Ara on October 14, 2012 at 2:44pm

Add videos!!! Can't believe I forgot all about this!

Permalink Reply by Rat Art on January 25, 2011 at 6:26am

The x is where you pluck the string
so on the first bit your pluckin the sting closest to you and the middle string, in the tab below the x is where you pluck the 0 is a silent beat so basicly ignore the top string and alternate between the other 2.

g  --o--o--o--o       <Highest string (not being used)
D  --o--x--o--x      <Middle
G  --x--o--x--o     <This is the sting closest to you

Keep practicing that to a simple beat(find backin trax on youtube) then go on to next tab and add the highest string where thers an x in the line.

Got it?
Linda said:

Sorry guys but this is over my little head.  Can someone explain this tab process?  I really want to play more than chords...

Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on January 25, 2011 at 9:03am

Linda, the first part is played (plucked) with no strings fretted, all strings are "open". This may help in addition to the above.

 

By the way, Cool and simple Ara. thanks

Linda said:

Sorry guys but this is over my little head.  Can someone explain this tab process?  I really want to play more than chords...

Permalink Reply by Ara on February 11, 2011 at 5:34am

I've got some more stuff tabbed out. I'll see about getting it up here before the weekend is over.

 

ara

Permalink Reply by mordacai bondurant on March 21, 2013 at 5:25pm

Howdy Ara,

I realize that the date on your last message here was from 2011....but any chance you can continue where you left off with the basic instruction. Some of us are enjoying reading your older messages and hope to see more.

thany ya....

mordacai

www.GittyMan.com