Keni Lee Burgess's Posts - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T17:56:40ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgesshttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/364408558?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=1f5ir5dv2m98y&xn_auth=noA 3 string Cigar Box Guitar STRINGING & TUNING Guidetag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-01-26:2592684:BlogPost:25003552016-01-26T12:00:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p>As a performer and teacher, my approach is to build upon knowledge through practice. There are certainly unlimited ways to string and tune, but the idea presented here is about notes used to build chords. This is commonly known as open tuning. The guitar plays the basic three note Triad…</p>
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<p>As a performer and teacher, my approach is to build upon knowledge through practice. There are certainly unlimited ways to string and tune, but the idea presented here is about notes used to build chords. This is commonly known as open tuning. The guitar plays the basic three note Triad that is the foundation of a Major or minor chord.</p>
<p>Here is an example to explore Spanish Tuning aka Open G. <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br> To make a G Major chord, notes 1G, 3B, 5D are required.</span></p>
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<p>Tune GDG - E(ADG)BE - Low<br> Tune DGB - EA(DGB)E - Middle <br> Tune GBD - EAD(GBE) - High</p>
<p>GDG is not the full chord but lacks the minor third B. This tuning offers a primal approach to playing excellent for playing in one key. Shuffle rhythms, walking bass, alternating bass fingerpicking, and early bottleneck slide. See CD 4. <br> Demo: <a href="https://youtu.be/KMdRMFN_5Ck" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/KMdRMFN_5Ck</a></p>
<p>DGB is a full chord with the notes arranged 513. Music is all about relativity. Instead of having another CBG strung and tuned DGB, I often retune my GDG CBG to ADF#. This is the same 513 note arrangment but in the key of D. Due to relativity, the finger positions on the board are all the same. The CBG simply sounds in a different key. Excellent for playing in any one of the 12 keys of music using a "movable chord method". See CD 6<br> Demo: <a href="https://youtu.be/MczCaJnwz3k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/MczCaJnwz3k</a></p>
<p>GBD is also a full chord arranaged 135. This higher string configuration is great for lead work. <br> Demo: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FbstlafRBMO0&h=sAQEx-gkpAQH08tzzpCS073FIusx-c6UYJhIOGLju8Tt8vg&enc=AZOsvTJIsEbrWIsBY4_VCpQQDqeDFTyTzgEU_-gmWNUbdLnVrtwUZy9FU-Sv1qmABnpbaNbjsn1OIlx7mXefBAoz7Yox2ooZK0a1r0u9BLQYQew1cVm_c_nPLslJhk06TZK1Jw1dY9SuUjGMOqF1anwKd1B93FDNu3WnfqGPoAaQZjliT9_kLDR1xYC7nE5OgwBo6F5alepJolnTaZpHlG8t&s=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/bstlafRBMO0</a></p>
<p>See CD 2 for 6 string. Notice how these are all parts of the full tuning: DGDGBD. <br> Demo: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FiJtkev3weag&h=vAQHYWgO4AQEyDn3W0hjisDmn3YmQTDaPIFBNvfSZS7E5qw&enc=AZNKonobju2Om7hiY3kxvPcRhZl9K79OYUicON34GKF4d1UUsbf80zG51YOCpTNI53MR3sV7XV7Dt7e1FvWEIiO2KmhEA7HfzeHpWQuBXwfPggFwQXbwr03NEYit25gRM8BpRys5lVRArbr8snkAul4FexcyTTbSqQsBD0SBUxhZ_qw5vxhRA7mziqVpX0lSnw24hHSV8XdESqULOuCr9GZQ&s=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/iJtkev3weag</a></p>
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</div>Cigar Box Guitar Performance Information Part 1tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-12-22:2592684:BlogPost:13595582012-12-22T13:07:24.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
<p>Information Part 1 (Playing <u>Come On In My Kitchen)</u></p>
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<p>I play this song in Spanish Tuning. Sometimes I play this in the key of G (DGDgbd) or I will tune down a whole step to the key of F (CFCfac). I can also tune up a whole step to the key of A (EAEac#e) or using Open G tuning, capo fret 2. To get the tone similar to the old 78 RPM Robert Johnson's recording, I capo to the key of Bb (capo fret 3). It is essential that you tune the guitar to match the singer's vocal range.…</p>
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<p>I play this song in Spanish Tuning. Sometimes I play this in the key of G (DGDgbd) or I will tune down a whole step to the key of F (CFCfac). I can also tune up a whole step to the key of A (EAEac#e) or using Open G tuning, capo fret 2. To get the tone similar to the old 78 RPM Robert Johnson's recording, I capo to the key of Bb (capo fret 3). It is essential that you tune the guitar to match the singer's vocal range. Regardless, because all the string relationships (from their repective major scales 515135) stay the same, all the positions on the fingerboard are the same too. Think of this as the same way a (diatonic)harmonica player has a different harmonica for each key of music. Although the notes are different, they are arranged in the same tonal progression based on the major scale and sound in a different key. </p>
<p>I teach this song on CD 5 arranged for 4 string CBG tuned in Spanish tuning key of G (Dgbd). Notice this is the 4 highest strings of the full 6 string tuning DG(Dgbd), but also notice a few other important simularities too. The two lowest strings (DG)Dgbd / (Dg)bd and the two highest strings DGDg(bd) / Dg(bd) are the same notes. So, going from 6 string to 4 string is very easy to understand. See CD 2.</p>
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<p>Here is the beginning of the 4 string CBG lesson:</p>
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<p>Here is this song in performance on 4 string CBG.</p>
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<p>Compare it to the 6 string arrangement.</p>
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<p>I originally learned the Bottleneck Blues style on 6 string, but through my exploration of 3 and 4 string CBG (and 5 string banjo too), I greatly improved my understanding and skill.</p>
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<p>In the next installment, I will talk about the relationship of 6 string and 3 string CBG using Spanish tuning.</p>
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<p>It is my hope to clarify this material to my students, so they can take it a lot further in their applied practice.</p>
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<p>Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee </p>About the 3 String Rural Primative Banjotag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-10-26:2592684:BlogPost:12973332012-10-26T15:00:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">A standard 5 string banjo is often tuned to Open G (gDgbd). Disregarding the high drone g string, using a 4 string CBG, I usually use Dgbd tuning (CD 5). This is also the highest strings of the fu</span><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">ll 6 string tuning on guitar for Open G - DGDgbd (CD 2).…</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">A standard 5 string banjo is often tuned to Open G (gDgbd). Disregarding the high drone g string, using a 4 string CBG, I usually use Dgbd tuning (CD 5). This is also the highest strings of the fu</span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">ll 6 string tuning on guitar for Open G - DGDgbd (CD 2).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">This banjo simply reduces the standard banjo tuning down by elimating the two highest strings. gDgbd into gDg. I use this GDg tuning on 3 string CBG too (CD 4). The only difference is the (banjo) tone created by having a high drone g instead of a lower g on CBG.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">(Note: I am tuned up a full step to aEa on this banjo. Due to the fact the relationships between the strings are staying the same, all the finger positions will be the same.) A fundamental understanding of musical theory can go a long way to seeing the various possibilities of playing in different keys. (CD 7)</span></p>
<p><br/> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">In a future video, I will present a more traditional approach by alternating the high drone a and E strings while playing a melody line on the first a string. Keep in mind, 5 string banjos are usually fingerpicked (Earl Scruggs 3 finger style) or use the claw hammer method. 4 string tenor or plectrum banjos are played with a flat pick.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">Another interesting possibility would be an altered 4 string banjo. A high g drone and Dgb. Dgb is the same string relationship from the major scale (513) as the ADf# tuning I use on CD 6 for 3 string CBG. Using the movable chord method that this tuning offers could make for a very versatile instrument. (Note: This instrument could be tuned up a whole step to aEac# and all the fingering positions would remain the same.)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">Enjoy your practice. <a href="http://youtu.be/o8PKhCCcA44">http://youtu.be/o8PKhCCcA44</a></span></p>
<p> </p>Considerations for Building Cigar Box Guitars from a Players/Musicians Perspective 3tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-10-19:2592684:BlogPost:12895312012-10-19T10:34:50.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">There are endless possibilities to stringing and tuning a CBG. Using a standard guitar as a model is one choice. On a 3 string CBG using the 3 lowest strings (EAD) or on a 4 string CBG, the 4 highest strings (Dgbe) is one way to utilize standard chords and scales. Futhermore, it is possible to simply retune to an Open tuning and have another tuning to explore. EAD can be tuned down to DAD (the lower part of the full 6 string Open D Tuning - DADf#ad) and Dgbe can be tuned down to Dgbd (the higher part of the full 6 string Open G Tuning - DGDgbd).</div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">CD 1 - On this CD I teach mainly 6 string played in Open D, but I also include 3 string CBG tuned DAD. I clearly explain how it is possible to micronize the 6 string down to a 3 string.</div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">CD 4 & 6 - For 3 string CBG - Using strings ADg, I tune GDg (See note) This is the lower part of the full 6 string Open G tuning D(GDg)bd. On CD 6, I simply retune to ADf#. This is a part of the full 6 string Open D tuning D(ADf#)ad that makes possible a simple method of movable chords that functions very similar to the method used on a standard 6 string. "A great approach if you want to strum chords."</div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">CD 5 - For 4 string CBG - Using strings Dgbe, I tune to Dgbd which is the higher part of the full 6 string Open G tuning DG(Dgbd).</div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">By using this approach, CBGs and 6 string guitars are related. You basically are learning to play both. The different number of strings and how the strings are arranged offers various possibilities for arranging songs.</div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">Note: DAD and GDg are fingered exactly the same. The difference is one sounds notes in the key of D and the other is in the key of G. DAD can be tuned lower to CGC/key of C or higher to EBE/key of E. GDg can be tuned lower to FCf/key of F or higher to AEa/key of A.</div>
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</div>Considerations for Building Cigar Box Guitars from a Players/Musicians Perspective 2tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-10-13:2592684:BlogPost:12825342012-10-13T11:57:04.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="font-size-4">String Height: The</span> <span class="font-size-4">distance the strings run above the fingerboard is called string "Action". Guitars that are played in the lap style using a metal bar to fret the notes have high action. They usually have no metal frets, but just lines across the fingerboard.</span><span class="font-size-4">This style is popular with Hawaiian and Country Dobro Bluegrass players.</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="font-size-4">For the more conventional style of holding the guitar, the action needs to be low. This makes fretting the notes easier. Furthermore, understand when you push down on a string to fret a note, this actually bends the string causing the note to play slightly out of tune. If the action it too high, the guitar will play way out of tune. On an acoustic guitar, a correct string height at the 12 fret is about 1/8".</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="font-size-4">Neck angle to the body, string gauge, tuning, nut and bridge height all affect action. Guitars with a truss rod installed in the neck makes it possible to make adjustments so the guitar plays in perfect pitch. When the guitar plays the correct notes on any fret on any string, the guitar has good "Intonation".</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="font-size-4">Please share any thoughts you have about String Height. <a href="http://youtu.be/fN_31o3PAYw" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/fN_31o3PAYw</a></span></div>Considerations for Building Cigar Box Guitars from a Players/Musicians Perspective 1tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-10-11:2592684:BlogPost:12796042012-10-11T12:01:28.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span class="font-size-4">1. Scale Length: Thi</span><span class="font-size-4">s is the string distance from nut to bridge. The longer the scale the further the frets are apart. Lower pitch sounding instruments like bass guitars have longer scales. Higher pitched sounding instruments like ukulele have shorter scales. On the guitar to be able to make the necessary stretches between frets and form chords, the scale has been standardized to approximately 24" - 25". The center of the string between the nut and bridge is at the 12th fret (harmonic).</span> <span class="font-size-4">Usually smaller guitars (Ex: 3/4 size) are not only physically smaller, but the scale it smaller too. These guitars are good for traveling or for players with smaller hands. Please share any thoughts you may have concerning Scale Length.</span></div>
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<p>There are 12 keys of music. Using numbers to represent the 8 notes that makes up their respective major scales, it is easier to understand the tunings. These three are the most common open tunings mainly because they can be achieved using a standard guitar string configuration (EADGBE) They are called "open" because they produce a major chord when strummed. A major chord requires 3 notes (1,3,5) from the major scale.<br></br> <br></br> Vestapol Tuning: 151351 aka Open D (DADf#ad)<br></br> Spanish…</p>
<p>There are 12 keys of music. Using numbers to represent the 8 notes that makes up their respective major scales, it is easier to understand the tunings. These three are the most common open tunings mainly because they can be achieved using a standard guitar string configuration (EADGBE) They are called "open" because they produce a major chord when strummed. A major chord requires 3 notes (1,3,5) from the major scale.<br/> <br/> Vestapol Tuning: 151351 aka Open D (DADf#ad)<br/> Spanish Tuning: 515135 aka Open G (DGDgbd)<br/> Open C Tuning: 151513 (CGCgce)<br/> <br/> Any grouping of these three notes creates a "triad" (basic 3 note chord). The musical distance between two notes is called an "interval" and when these triads are strummed, the different configurations produce their own unique "voice". Two notes played at the same time are called "double stops". They can be thought of as a little chord fragments. <br/> <br/> Notice the 3 major chord variations found in the above tunings:<br/> 135, 351, 513<br/> A major chord contains three intervals:<br/> Example: 513 = 5-1, 1-3, 5-3<br/> <br/> I routinely use these tunings on Cigar Box Guitar:<br/> 3 string: 151/GDg and 513/ADf# (Key of G and D)<br/> 4 string: 5135/Dgbd (Key of G)<br/> <br/> With a little study of the above 6 string tunings, it is easy to realize my CBG tunings are based on these tunings. Of course, by keeping the same tone configurations, I can restring or retune to any key. <br/> <br/> CD2 (Open G - 6 string - DGDgbd), CD 4 (G5 tuning - 3 string - GDg), and CD5 (Open G - 4 string - Dgbd) comprise a comprehensive course of applying Open G on three different instruments. Exploring in this way really opened up the fingerboard for me. After exploring CBG, I never looked at the full 6 string fingerboard the same way again.<br/> <br/><a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg&_trksid=p3686" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/sch/njmikeb/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg&_trksid=p3686</a></p>...a common Cigar Box Guitar question...tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-08-11:2592684:BlogPost:12049842012-08-11T21:04:56.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">I want to play 3 string CBG in GDg tuning on my 4 string CBG, what should I do?</span></div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">you can extend the tuning based on the full Open G Tuning (D"GDg" bd)</span></div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">Add the b...GDgb / 1513</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><br/> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">The DGDg tuning may be easier because the highest string (g), is still the first string that is used most in bottleneck slide playing.</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><br/> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">On CD 5 (4 string CBG), I use Dgbd tuning. If you retune to Dgbe, this is the same 4 highest strings found in standard tuning.</span></div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">A great way to perform duets would be to use two CBGs in these two different tunings. This way you will have no choice but to play totally different ideas, making the overall sound richer and also avoid stepping on each other's musical lines.</span></div>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-5">Here is a similar example. I am tuned Dgbd and Bill is tuned gbd <a href="http://youtu.be/hTc9zYd8-v4" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/hTc9zYd8-v4</a></span></div>Considerations for Selecting a Resonator Guitartag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-11:2592684:BlogPost:10917962012-05-11T11:29:36.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p>Considerations for Selecting a Resonator Guitar</p>
<p><br></br>Material<br></br> The body of a resonator guitar functions like the cabinet used to house an audio speaker. Cabinets are usually heavy and their construction is very sturdy. This forces the sound out of the speaker cone, instead of losing signal due to vibration and the sound energy being absorbed by the cabinet…</p>
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<p>Considerations for Selecting a Resonator Guitar</p>
<p><br>Material<br> The body of a resonator guitar functions like the cabinet used to house an audio speaker. Cabinets are usually heavy and their construction is very sturdy. This forces the sound out of the speaker cone, instead of losing signal due to vibration and the sound energy being absorbed by the cabinet material itself.</p>
<p> <br> Steel - Steel is very hard. They tend to produce a very bright, crisp, sharp tone.</p>
<p> <br> Brass - Brass is softer than steel and may absorb some tone, but usually they are said to have a warmer, softer, blended tone compared to steel.</p>
<p> <br> Wood - Wood being the softest has a delicate tone. Bluegrass Dobro (lap style resonator) players usually prefer wooden bodies. Plywood actually makes for a stronger body than solid hardwood.</p>
<p><br>Other - Different materials have been used. In an attempt to produce a lighter instrument aluminum has been used, but the softness of the body makes for a muddy tone. Graphite is another experimental material.</p>
<p><br>Cones <br> A resonator cone (kind of like, a metal pie pan) functions very similiar to a banjo skin. The energy of the strings vibrating move the bridge, that in turn move the cone. The sound comes out of the cone directly like an audio speaker, but also develops inside the body and exits via the soundports in the body's upper bout. A coverplate is used to protect the cone from damage. Cones are manufactured out of aluminum by being spun (superior) or pressed. They are rather delicate.</p>
<p><br>T Bar Bridge - The Tricone is by far the best model in regards to overall balanced tone and volume. Using a T Bar, three small cones are attached to the bridge. This provides treble, mid range, and bass.</p>
<p> <br> Biscuit Bridge - The single cone is convex like a volcano. On top sits a wooden disk (biscuit). The bridge stands vertically in the middle of disk. This model was very popular with many early Blues players like Son House, Bukka White, and Blind Boy Fuller.</p>
<p><br>Spider Bridge - John Dopera who invented the resonator guitar had to reinvent his guitar, after he no longer owned the original patents. He inverted the cone to concave like a funnel and placed a spider web type bridge made out of aluminum across the top. This guitar was sold under the name Dobro. Short for Dopera Brothers. Along with the wooden body, this bridge is favored by Bluegrass lap style players, but also it should be noted, the necks are usually different.</p>
<p><br>Necks<br> There are two types of necks</p>
<p><br>Round - This is just like the shape found on any standard guitar. 12 frets clear of the body was typical of 1920/1930 guitars. There was no internal support bar (truss rod) installed inside the neck to prevent bowing (neck lifts due to string tension) and it is easier to adjust the intonation (every note plays in tune, all the way up the fingerboard). Later in the late 1930/1940 installing truss rods also allowed for longer necks. Having 14 frets clear of the body allowed for easier access beyond the 12 fret. Also, if tuned to Open D, adding a capo at fret 2, to Open E, there are still 12 frets clear of the body. This cannot be done on a 12 fret without some difficulty.</p>
<p><br>Square - This neck is rectangular and cannot be played like a standard guitar. It is designed to be played in the lap style. The thicker neck further prevents bowing and allows for more string tension. Traditionally, this instrument was used to play Hawaiian music before it became a popular American country instrument. Initially, John Dopera was actually trying to invent a variation of this lap instrument, so it could be loud enough to compete against standard orchestra instruments.</p>
<p><br>Strings and Set-Up <br> Resonator guitars can be played in standard and open tuning. In standard tuning, it it important to hand mute unwanted strings from vibrating causing dissident overtones. This is usually not the situation in open tunings because the open notes are sympathetic to the overall sound.</p>
<p><br>A good Set - up is essential. String height for slide playing still needs to be low enough to finger notes and chords over the entire length of the fingerboard. The correct string tension allows the slide to ride on the strings without "bottoming out" and hitting the frets. More importantly, it provides the correct downward pressure on the cone. Too little, the cone rattles and has a weak tone. Too tight, crushes and locks up the cone.</p>
<p> <br> String gauge and tuning are related. Usually lower tunings require heavier strings. In general, for below standard tunings like Open D (DADf#ad) and G (DGDgbd), medium gauge "nickel" strings work well. Although, a slightly heavier first string (.016) will provide a better tone. When changing strings, remove one string at a time and tune up. It is not advisable to completely remove all tension from the cone regularly. In this case, slowly tune up the strings symmetrically, so pressure is equally applied to the cone across all the strings. Cones easily "crush in" due to too much pressure.</p>
<p> <br> Republic Guitar Sound Samples ( <a href="http://www.republicguitars.com">www.republicguitars.com</a> )</p>
<p><br>Tricone - <a href="http://youtu.be/RmOJ5OYZ1I8">http://youtu.be/RmOJ5OYZ1I8</a><br> Highway 61 - <a href="http://youtu.be/-uMT8KOqKzk">http://youtu.be/-uMT8KOqKzk</a><br> Duolian - <a href="http://youtu.be/IWA4dTi2KjU">http://youtu.be/IWA4dTi2KjU</a><br> Parlor - <a href="http://youtu.be/s2HjuNpOOek">http://youtu.be/s2HjuNpOOek</a><br> Tenor - <a href="http://youtu.be/nT2BaiVX-38">http://youtu.be/nT2BaiVX-38</a><br> Tricone and Duolian Duet - <a href="http://youtu.be/aT1N4bCq8qQ">http://youtu.be/aT1N4bCq8qQ</a><br> Parlor and Highway 61 Duet - <a href="http://youtu.be/0s6Jh3hM7Zc">http://youtu.be/0s6Jh3hM7Zc</a></p>
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<p><br>CD1 Vestapol Tuning (Open D) for 6 string & 3 string cigar box <br> CD2 Spanish Tuning (Open G) for 6 string <br> CD3 Comparing Vestapol and Spanish Tuning for 6 string <br> CD4 Cigar Box Guitar for 3 string <br> CD5 Cigar Box Guitar for 4 string <br> CD6 Cigar Box Guitar for 3 string Part 2 (Devil's Tuning Method)</p>
<p><br>Questions? <br> kenileeburgess@aol.com</p>Considerations for Selecting a Bottleneck Slide for Guitartag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-05-03:2592684:BlogPost:10814182012-05-03T21:22:53.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p align="center"><strong><span class="font-size-4">Considerations for Selecting a Bottleneck Slide for Guitar</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Materials</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Glass</strong></span> <span class="font-size-4">- In my opinion, glass…</span></p>
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<p align="center"><strong><span class="font-size-4">Considerations for Selecting a Bottleneck Slide for Guitar</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Materials</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Glass</strong></span> <span class="font-size-4">- In my opinion, glass tends to offer the best tone due to it's density. Thick wall quality glass from a wine bottleneck has a desirable heavier weight than the lighter glass found on beer bottles.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Metal</span></strong> <span class="font-size-4">- Brass or steel are the most common. Metal has the advantage of not breaking if accidentally dropped. Avoid light weight thin wall slides. They tend to float on the strings, instead of riding correctly and produce a weak tone.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Bone</span></strong> <span class="font-size-4">- Serious Mojo factor. Bone tends to be slightly softer / not so bright, but with more of a haunting tone. Mississippi Fred McDowell wore a beef bone ring.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Ceramic/Porcelain</strong></span> <span class="font-size-4">- The material varies. Usually lighter in weight, but still dense. They tend to be surprisingly bright.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Size</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">I prefer a snug fit. Some like it loose and floppy. Knowing my pinky ring size is a 9 (3/4") makes selecting possible options for slides easy by simply measuring the opening for my finger. BTW: Never stick your finger in a bottle. The vacuum will cause your finger to get stuck. LOL</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Length</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">I like the slide to be long enough that it is possible to bar across all the strings. Cigar Box guitars with 3 or 4 strings have fingerboards not as wide as a standard 6 string. A stubby slide may be better.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Which Finger?</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">I would suggest using the pinky or ring. This allows for usage of the other fingers to play notes and bar chords. Although, if you were going to be playing mainly lead guitar while being backed by a band, the middle or index can work too.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Making your own Slide</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Search the internet for other instructions. Laying the bottle on it's side, I simply drew a line around the bottleneck where I wanted to cut it. Using a hacksaw, I cut while turning the bottle round and round. After a long time, this created a stress point and the bottle just snapped. Then using crocus cloth, I polished the lip smooth. There are much better easier methods, but this worked for me.</span></p>
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<p align="center"><strong><span class="font-size-4">My Collection</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>A</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">Vintage Mateus Wine: Made by me in the 1980s.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>B</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">Keni Lee Model: Made by <a href="www.ebay.com"><u><font color="#0000FF"><span lang="" xml:lang="">www.ebay.com</span></font></u></a> <span lang="" xml:lang="">Search: willy's slides</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>C</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">BonerZ: Made by <a href="www.ebay.com"><u><font color="#0000FF"><span lang="" xml:lang="">www.ebay.com</span></font></u></a> <span lang="" xml:lang="">Search: bonerz slide</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>D</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">Mojobone Works: Made by <a href="www.facebook.com"><u><font color="#0000FF"><span lang="" xml:lang="">www.facebook.com</span></font></u></a> <span lang="" xml:lang="">Search: Randy Bretz</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>E</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">Titanium Bottleneck: Made by Bill Helferich</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>F</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">3/4" Deep Well Socket: Cut down to reduce weight by Bill Helferich</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>G</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">Dunlop Rev Willy's: commercially available</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>H</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">Vintage Brown Glass Pill Bottle: Flea market find</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>I</strong> -</span> <span class="font-size-4">1970s Brass: Made by Mighty Mite (like used by Sam Mitchell)<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/403520205?profile=original" target="_self"></a></span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-4">Lessons</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Instructional Video CDs with email student support</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">CD 1 - CD 3: Open D and G tuning on 6 string guitar (CD 1, 3 string CBG too)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">CD 4 - CD 6: 3 and 4 string Cigar Box guitar</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Old time Blues masters like Muddy Waters and Bukka White usually referred to Vestapol tuning (151351) with the major third tuned down a half step to the minor third as Cross Note Tuning (151b351)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4" style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Actually this is the same as Open Minor tuning. Although, they did not play a minor blues. Instead by fretting the third string, they…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">Old time Blues masters like Muddy Waters and Bukka White usually referred to Vestapol tuning (151351) with the major third tuned down a half step to the minor third as Cross Note Tuning (151b351)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">Actually this is the same as Open Minor tuning. Although, they did not play a minor blues. Instead by fretting the third string, they had a major chord again. Lifting the finger was the same sound you get when playing in standard tuning, fingering an open position E chord and lifting your first finger to open the third string.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">This tension between major and minor third is an important element in that blues sound. Although, not commonly associated with traditional blues, by tuning the third string up to g, the guitar is now in DADgad tuning. This is another very popular open tuning.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">So, by just retuning one string in Vestapol tuning, you can play in 3 different tunings and create 3 very different musical ideas: DADf#ad...DADfad...DADgad.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">I am using 151b351 tuning in this video. Key of C (CGCeflatgc) Listen, I pick out the minor chord at the end.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-4"> <a href="http://youtu.be/QiuHxwOplck">http://youtu.be/QiuHxwOplck</a> </span></p>A Cigar Box Guitar Builder's Guide To Tuningtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2012-02-09:2592684:BlogPost:9767602012-02-09T14:00:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p>Due to the fact, there is no standard for CBG construction regarding the number of strings or the tuning, I am writing this information to help builders who are new to music, and offer suggestions that will make their builds function better from a musical stand point.</p>
<p><strong>Guitar Tuners</strong></p>
<p>The easiest way to tune your CBG is by using a headstock "clip-on" electronic tuner. They are very inexpensive. They come in two different models. A standard model that only…</p>
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<p>Due to the fact, there is no standard for CBG construction regarding the number of strings or the tuning, I am writing this information to help builders who are new to music, and offer suggestions that will make their builds function better from a musical stand point.</p>
<p><strong>Guitar Tuners</strong></p>
<p>The easiest way to tune your CBG is by using a headstock "clip-on" electronic tuner. They are very inexpensive. They come in two different models. A standard model that only tunes the standard 6 string guitar notes, and the one I suggest, the Chromatic model, that can tune all the possible notes.</p>
<p><strong>Use standard guitar strings (medium gauge)</strong></p>
<p>Guitar strings are designed to produce a certain pitch (note) when they are tuned to a specific tension. Using an average scale length (the distance between the nut and bridge) of about 24.75 inches, from low to high, the 6 strings are tuned:</p>
<p>E A D G B E (numbered low to high 6 5 4 3 2 1)</p>
<p><strong>Use Open Tunings</strong></p>
<p>A standard guitar uses a compromised tuning that allows the guitar to be extremely versatile. It can play in all 12 different keys of music. Another method used in Folk and Blues music, Open Tuning, simplifies the instrument by tuning to one key and using a basic three note chord.</p>
<p><strong>Open G Tuning (Spanish Tuning)</strong></p>
<p>The Major Scale notes for the key of G are: G A B C D E F# G (Tones numbered 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8)</p>
<p>Open G Tuning on a 6 string guitar low to high is: D G D G B D</p>
<p>It contains tones 1,3,5 (G, B, D) from the G Major Scale that are required to make a G Major Chord.</p>
<p><strong>Possibilities</strong></p>
<p>Using the configuration of the full 6 string guitar Open G Tuning as a guide, CBGs with various numbers of strings can be tuned so they utilize the same finger positions on the fretboard. This becomes a very practical approach because the same understand of the fretboard can be applied to any instrument, regardless of the number of strings. Uke, tenor guitar, banjo...</p>
<p><strong>1 String</strong></p>
<p>The simplest instrument utilizing only one string is called a Diddley-Bow</p>
<p>Tone 1: String 5 (A) tune down to G or</p>
<p>Tone 1: String 3 (G)</p>
<p><strong>2 String</strong></p>
<p>A partial Major Chord can be formed by using:</p>
<p>Tones 1 / 5: String 5 (A) tune down to G / String 4 (D) or</p>
<p>Tones 1 / 3: String 3 (G) / String 2 (B)</p>
<p><strong>3 String</strong></p>
<p>Know as G5 Tuning, only two tones, but three strings</p>
<p>Tones 1/5/1:</p>
<p>String 5 (A) tune down to G / String 4 (D) / String 3 (G) or</p>
<p>A full G chord</p>
<p>Tones 1/3/5: String 3 (G) / String 2 (B) / String 1 (E) tune down to D</p>
<p><strong>4 String</strong></p>
<p>Tones 5/1/3/5:</p>
<p>String 4 (D) / String 3 (G) / String 2 (B) / String 1 (E) tune down to D or</p>
<p>Tones 1/5/1/3</p>
<p>String 5 (A) tune down (G) / String 4 (D) / String 3 (G) / String 2 (B) or</p>
<p>Tones 1/5/1/5</p>
<p>String 5 (A) tune down to (G) / String 4 (D) / String 3 (G) / String 1 (E) tune down to (D)</p>
<p><strong>5 String</strong></p>
<p>Standard bluegrass banjo tuning (use banjo strings)</p>
<p>Tones 1/5/1/3/5: gDGbd</p>
<p><strong>6 string</strong></p>
<p>Tones 5/1/5/1/3/5 Open G Tuning DGDGBD</p>
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<p><strong>Video Lessons</strong></p>
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<p>CD1 Vestapol Tuning (Open D) for 6 string & 3 string cigar box</p>
<p>CD2 Spanish Tuning (Open G) for 6 string</p>
<p>CD3 Comparing Vestapol and Spanish Tuning for 6 string</p>
<p>CD4 Cigar Box Guitar for 3 string (GDG) </p>
<p>CD5 Cigar Box Guitar for 4 string (DGBD)</p>
<p>CD6 Cigar Box Guitar for 3 string Part 2</p>
<p>Fretless info and fretted Devil's Tuning Method. The same strings tuned GDG (CD 4), retunes to ADF# (Open D) provides a "Moveable Chord Method" that fuctions very similar to the method used on a standard 6 string guitar.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions?</strong> <a href="mailto:kenileeburgess@aol.com">kenileeburgess@aol.com</a> </p>Variations of G5 Tuning (GDg)tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-10-04:2592684:BlogPost:8457972011-10-04T22:30:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p><b><font size="4"><span>Variations of G5 Tuning (GDg)</span></font></b></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">On my instructional video CD 4, I teach songs and how to explore GDg tuning on a 3 string CBG. On CD 6, using the same strings, we retune to ADf# and explore a "Moveable Chord Method" very similar to the approach used on a standard 6 string guitar.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Once you get this information under your…</span></p>
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<p><b><font size="4"><span>Variations of G5 Tuning (GDg)</span></font></b></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">On my instructional video CD 4, I teach songs and how to explore GDg tuning on a 3 string CBG. On CD 6, using the same strings, we retune to ADf# and explore a "Moveable Chord Method" very similar to the approach used on a standard 6 string guitar.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Once you get this information under your fingers, there are many other possible tunings using the same strings, that offer endless possibilities for exploration and creativity. Here are a few ideas:</span></p>
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Chord Fragment (Interval) Tunings<br/>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">GDg (G5 Tuning) Tones 1 and 5 from the G Major Scale</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">GCg (G4 Tuning) Tones 1 and 4 / 2nd string tune down </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">GDf (G7 Tuning) Tones 1 , 5, flat 7 / 1st string tune down</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">GDe (G6 Tuning) Tones 1, 5, 6 / 1st string tune down</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">GDa (G9 Tuning) Tones 1, 5, 9 When Tone 1 repeats in the next octave, it is called Tone 8. The 2 is called Tone 9 and it continues up...10, 11, 12, 13... / 1st string tune up.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">GBf (G3 7th) Tones 1,3, and flat 7 / 1st and 2nd strings tune down </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">ADf# (Open D) Tones 5,1,and 3 from the D Major Scale. / Tune 3rd string up, 1st string down</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">ADf (Open D minor) 5,1, flat 3 / Tune 3rd string up, 1st string down</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">Joni Mitchell, a folk musician popular in the 1960s, used a wide variety of different tunings to create her songs. Although, creating a new song by creating a new tunings is a good approach, I would also suggest pick a tuning, that appeals to you, and do an indept exploration. Use your knowledge from GDg tuning and relate it to the new tuning. By digging in deeper, your understanding will become unified and it will be easier to make arrangements with more intention. Definitely, using your ear as a guide is good, but organizing your discoveries will lead to your own defined approach and style. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee</span></p>
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<p align="center"><b><font size="5"><span><span class="font-size-3">How to Play 3 String Cigar Box Guitar</span></span></font></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><font size="5"><span class="font-size-3">Where Did You Sleep Last Night</span></font></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><font size="5"><span class="font-size-3">aka My Girl / Black Girl / In the Pines…</span></font></b></p>
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<p align="center"><b><font size="5"><span><span class="font-size-3">How to Play 3 String Cigar Box Guitar</span></span></font></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><font size="5"><span class="font-size-3">Where Did You Sleep Last Night</span></font></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><font size="5"><span class="font-size-3">aka My Girl / Black Girl / In the Pines</span></font></b></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5"><span class="font-size-3">Refer to this video:</span></font></b></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><font size="5"><span class="font-size-3"><span><a href="http://youtu.be/w333Whitk6E"><b><u><font color="#0000FF">http://youtu.be/w333Whitk6E</font></u></b></a></span></span></font></b></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b><span>This arrangement is another example of applying the "Movable Chord Method" I teach on CD 6</span></b></p>
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<p align="center">Using standard guitar strings ADG and altering the GDG tuning (taught on CD 4),</p>
<p align="center"> I retune to the Devil's Tuning ADF# (Open D).</p>
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<p align="center">Chord name (String / Fret)</p>
<p align="center">E flat (A/1) (D/1) (F#/0)</p>
<p align="center">A flat (A/3) (D/1) (F#/2)</p>
<p align="center">G flat (Bar across 4th fret)</p>
<p align="center">B flat (A/5) (D/3) (F#/4)</p>
<p align="center">After playing the B flat chord, I move (F#/4) to (D/4)</p>
<p align="center">creating (A/0) (D/4) (F#/0)</p>
<p align="center">then I play (A/8) and return to the E flat chord</p>
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<p align="center">Note: Although the key and chord names will change, as long as you use from low to high,</p>
<p align="center"> major scale tones 5 - 1 - 3 on your CBG, the Movable Chord Method will work.</p>
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<p align="center">Tuning Examples: BEG#, DGB, EAC#, GCE...</p>
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<p align="center">You will need to use different strings to obtain these tunings.</p>
<p align="center">The middle string names the open key of the instrument.</p>
<b><span> </span></b>Attention Banjo CBG builders. I have an idea.tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-06-25:2592684:BlogPost:6285872011-06-25T17:30:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p><font size="5"><span>As you might know, I recently released CD 6 for 3 string CBG.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>In it I teach a method of movable chords that functions very similar to the way you play a guitar or banjo.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Using standard strings ADg, you tune ADf# (Open D Tuning).</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>It occured to me the other day, if you use a high e string for a drone and tune…</span></font></p>
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<p><font size="5"><span>As you might know, I recently released CD 6 for 3 string CBG.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>In it I teach a method of movable chords that functions very similar to the way you play a guitar or banjo.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Using standard strings ADg, you tune ADf# (Open D Tuning).</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>It occured to me the other day, if you use a high e string for a drone and tune it down to d, it would make a great little 4 string banjo (dADf#). Major scale tones (1513).</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Tuned like this, you can play in the key of D or tune the drone up to e and play in the key of E.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>If you added the toy train rail road spikes in the fingerboard before frets 3 and 5 (a common method used by bluegrass banjo players to hook the drone string and fret the note) you can play in the keys of G and A too.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Now I don't want what I say to be taken wrong, but did you ever have an epiphany?</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Although you might find it quite amazing, when you share it with others, they are sometimes less than interested.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Well, when I discovered the ADf# tuning that can be achieved from the GDg tuning, it was very exciting for me.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Maybe it is not quite the Rosetta stone, but I feel it offers a great way to approach playing CBG. You can use a fake book, make simple song covers and just strum chords. It is my hope that other players embrace this approach and discover it's full potential for themselves.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>I appreciate your interest and look forward to any feedback about this discussion that you may choose to share.</span></font></p>
<p><font size="5"><span>Enjoy your build and practice, Keni Lee</span></font></p>The Versatility of Open Tuning: See New Morning Dew Videotag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2011-04-26:2592684:BlogPost:5327462011-04-26T13:09:51.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
<p><span class="font-size-5">In the Part 2 lessons for 3 string CBG, I retune the GDg tuning to ADf# tuning.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">This is Open D Tuning because it contains the 3 tone (1,3,5) from the Major D scale (1-D 2-E 3-F# 4-G 5-A 6-B 7-C# 8-D) needed to form a Major D chord.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">From low to high the notes are stacked 5-A 1-D 3-F# </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">In the lessons, I explain a system of movable chords…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">In the Part 2 lessons for 3 string CBG, I retune the GDg tuning to ADf# tuning.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">This is Open D Tuning because it contains the 3 tone (1,3,5) from the Major D scale (1-D 2-E 3-F# 4-G 5-A 6-B 7-C# 8-D) needed to form a Major D chord.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">From low to high the notes are stacked 5-A 1-D 3-F# </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">In the lessons, I explain a system of movable chords based on a root note found on each string.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">String 3 is based on a movable C chord. (Fret 3)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">String 2 is based on a moveable E chord. (Fret 2)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">String 1 is based on a movable A chord. (Fret 3)</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Understanding this makes it possible to find the same chord in three different positions on the fingerboard.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">In the video New Morning Dew, I am in Vestapol Tuning. Most guitarist know this as Open D Tuning (DADf#ad / 151351), although I am tuned a full step lower to the key of C (CGCegc / 151351). Due to the fact the tones are relative to their respective keys, all the fret positions are the same except that the guitar will sound in a different key.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Notice that the Open D CBG tuning ADf# / 513, is a small part of the full 6 string Open D Tuning D(ADf#)ad. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">The same movable chord system that is used on the 3 string CBG can be applied to the 6 string.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">In the opening chord progression I am playing:</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">C -Root string 3 / Em -Root string 2 / Bb -Root string 3 / F -Root string 1</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">The simple point is that if you understand the relativity of open tunings, your knowledge can be easily transfered to different instruments regardless of the number of strings.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">Banjo: Traditional Bluegrass tuning is gDgbd / 15135 . Even though this the key of G, the same tonal relationships are here: g(Dgb)d / 1(513)5.</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-5">4 string CBG: tuned Dgbd this is the same tuning without the high drone string. Note that this is a part of the full 6 string Open G tuning: DG(Dgbd) / 515135. The same moveable chord system applies here: DG(Dgb)d.</span></p>
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<p>I have been playing in open tunings since the 1980s. At first having no understanding of music theory, they appeared to be a vast wasteland that did not yield much bounty. Of course, this is far from the truth. It is all there, but I could not see it.</p>
<p>Currently, I am fasinated by the reduction of the traditional 6 string tunings down to the essential 3 notes that make up a major chord. (A Major Triad contains the 1,3,5 tones from the Major Scale). The very heart of open…</p>
<p>I have been playing in open tunings since the 1980s. At first having no understanding of music theory, they appeared to be a vast wasteland that did not yield much bounty. Of course, this is far from the truth. It is all there, but I could not see it.</p>
<p>Currently, I am fasinated by the reduction of the traditional 6 string tunings down to the essential 3 notes that make up a major chord. (A Major Triad contains the 1,3,5 tones from the Major Scale). The very heart of open tuning.</p>
<p>Using a 3 string CBG, I am exploring the triad stacked low to high, 5 1 3 in the key of D (ADf#)</p>
<p>As I will demonstrate in my new series of lessons that a whole system of moveable chords is easily made based on three major chord "shapes" that take their name from a root note on each string. What appears is the same chord, but in three different locations with the 3 notes stacked in a different order (inversions). Although these chords contain the same notes, having the notes stacked in different orders produces a unique "voice" for each chord. This is an important option in arranging.</p>
<p>Examining the 3 traditional open tunings for 6 string guitar, it is possible to see the various options to apply a knowledge of triads</p>
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<p>Open D: DADf#ad 1(513)51 15(135)1 151(351) 3 inversions</p>
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<p>Open G: DGDgbd 51(513)5 515(135) 2 inversions</p>
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<p>Open C: CGCgce 151(513) 1 inversion</p>
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<p>Looking above it is possible to see that by understanding a system of movable chords based on a 513 triad this information can be directly applied to all 3 tunings. The fingering will be the same, but the chord names will change due to the differnece of the original tuning key. This information clearifies the relative nature of the 3 basic open tunings.</p>
<p>Additionally, exploring the other inversions (135 and 351) and discovering the system of moveable chords that they create, offers even more possibilities for arranging.</p>
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<p></p>Chord Chemistry 101 (Introduction) by Keni Lee Burgess (Page 1)tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-03-07:2592684:BlogPost:2002562010-03-07T16:30:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4"><strong>Chord Chemistry 101</strong></font></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4">Introduction</font></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4">by Keni Lee Burgess</font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4"><strong>Note</strong>: These lectures are intended to clarify and suppliment my instructional videos CDs. Series 5 (4 string Cigar…</font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4"><strong>Chord Chemistry 101</strong></font></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4">Introduction</font></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4">by Keni Lee Burgess</font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font size="4"><strong>Note</strong>: These lectures are intended to clarify and suppliment my instructional videos CDs. Series 5 (4 string Cigar Box Guitar) will directly reflect the examples presented in these lectures, but due to the fact we are working in Open G Tuning, CD 2 and CD 4 are also applicable.</font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">This series of lectures on musical theory is applicable to any tuning or any stringed instruments regardless of the number of strings on the instrument. For educational purposes, I will use Spanish Tuning (aka Open G Tuning) as a standard, and cite examples played on a 4 string fretted Cigar Box Gutiar. The guitar is tuned from low to high D g b d.</font> <font size="4">I am using strings D g b e from a standard pack of medium strings.</font> <font size="4">For reference purposes, the strings are numbered 1-d, 2-b, 3-g, 4-D</font> <font size="4">The thinnist string is closest to the floor.</font></font></font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">Open tunings basically reduces the instrument into a one key instrument. The scales, chord progressions, and musical theory are clearly displayed across the fingerboard (like a piano) unlike a conventionally tuned standard guitar that uses a compromised tuning to facilitate playing in all 13 keys.</font></font></font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">The goal of these lectures is to provide a firm foundation in building, understanding the organization, and use of basic chords. It is my opinion, that learning this information will provide an opportunity to study the fingerboard in a step by step process that will reveal how chords are connected together to arrange songs. Using the Major Scale as a reference point and learning to see the fingerboard as one interconnected whole will make this process easier.</font></font></font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">I would strongly suggest, after reading the lecture, pick up the guitar, and find all the information on the guitar for yourself. Feel free to read ahead, but most of the real learning will take place as you continue to apply and experiment with the information.</font></font></font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">Note: These pages will be constantly edited to improve clearity of instruction. Your questions and feedback are greatly appreciated.</font></font></font></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="4">Enjoy, Keni Lee</font></font></font></span></p>How To Get The Most Out Of My Instructional CD Lessons!tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2010-02-27:2592684:BlogPost:1958302010-02-27T21:30:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
<p><strong><font size="4">Ideas to unleash the potential of Open Tunings:</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="3">1) Watch the whole video through from beginning to end, like a TV show without your guitar</font><font size="2">.</font></strong> <font size="2">Doing this will help you see the "Big Picture" and you will have a clearer understanding of the approach to playing in open tunings. Mind over Matter. Get the directions first, then walk out the…</font></p>
<p><strong><font size="4">Ideas to unleash the potential of Open Tunings:</font></strong></p>
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<p><strong><font size="3">1) Watch the whole video through from beginning to end, like a TV show without your guitar</font><font size="2">.</font></strong> <font size="2">Doing this will help you see the "Big Picture" and you will have a clearer understanding of the approach to playing in open tunings. Mind over Matter. Get the directions first, then walk out the door!</font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><strong>2) Work through the lessons</strong>.</font> <font size="2">Although not essential, it might be helpful to take each lesson in the order they are presented, but don't feel you need to master a lesson before moving on to the next lesson. Gain some proficiency, and then move on to the next lesson. Return to the earlier lessons at a later time to get what you have missed. Your playing skills will be better, so your ability to learn will be stronger. Revisiting material is key.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><strong>3) Explore the Fingerboard.</strong> <font size="2">Start by</font> l</font><font size="2">ocating all the first tones on the fingerboard. Then find ways to travel between them using the major scale. Create a fingerboard reference system with the major scale. Find the three basic chords (one, four and five) Find all three inversions. Discover how chords and scales fit together.</font></p>
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<p><font size="2"><font size="3"><strong>4)</strong></font></font> <font size="3"><strong>Experiment.</strong> <font size="2">Don't limit</font></font> <font size="2">your learning experience to just learning what is on the video, but use the material to create variations or make up your own arrangements. Use your ears to guide you. Step outside the box. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and sound bad, if it helps you expand and get better.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><strong>5) Research the versatility of Open Tunings.</strong> <font size="2">Here are some ideas: Notice the guitar is tuned to a chord (D, G or C). What three notes are used to make up this major chord? What is the interval relationship between the strings? Is there a relationship between different open tunings? How do I move musical ideas from one tuning to another? Can I alter the basic major chord tunings to make minor chord tunings? Research the use of Open G tuning in Hawaiian Slack Key guitar and Banjo playing.</font></font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><font size="2"><font size="3"><strong>6) Take a song you can play in standard tuning and try to arrange it in Opening Tuning using the same key.</strong> T<font size="2">his is the BEST exercise for exploring and understanding the fingerboard of an open tuned guitar. As you arrange, search for note, doublestop and chord locations that make your arrangement not only sound good, but physically finger easily. If you think open tunings are limited, it is all in your head and your mind's limitation of knowledge. It is not the note arrangement on the fingerboard. It is all there for the taking. You just got to find it.</font></font></font></font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><font size="2"><font size="3"><font size="2"><font size="3"><strong>7) Be Patient and Disciplined.</strong> <font size="2">D</font><font size="2">on't expect to get everything in just one sitting. Trying to force learning never works. Try to practice consistently for shorter periods, than erratically for longer periods. Once in a while devote a larger block of time to focus on one subject. Woodshed! Hide in your basement or backporch so no one can hear you. Emerge like you discovered the secret of the universe!</font></font></font></font></font></font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><font size="2"><font size="3"><font size="2"><font size="3"><font size="2"><font size="3"><strong>8) Learn whole songs and video tape or record your performances.</strong></font> Don't waste all your time noodling around on the guitar and getting nothing done. Regardless of your skill level, try to learn complete songs up to a performance quality. Intro, verses, solo,etc. (Sing! It will improve your ability to match the notes in your head with the ones on the fingerboard - ear training). Then video tape or record the songs to be able to view your progress over time. When playing songs, play through your mistakes. Don't stop and start over again. Pretend you are always performing in front of an audience and you can't stop. The show MUST go on. Practice your corrections later.</font></font></font></font></font></font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><strong>9) Realize drugs and alcohol will not make you a better player.</strong> <font size="2">Take care of yourself, no one else will.</font></font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><strong>10) Play the guitar, Don't work the guitar.</strong> <font size="2">Most of all, have FUN. Understand like everything in life, anything worth having, takes work to achieve. If you can enjoy your work, you will never work a day in your life.</font></font> <font size="2">If your practice begins to frustrate you, put the guitar to bed and try again tomorrow. Just keep coming back.</font></p>A 3 Step Approach to Learning How to Play the CBG (Designed especially for Builders) Step 1tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-12-09:2592684:BlogPost:1550052009-12-09T00:53:02.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
I have been playing Delta Style Bottleneck Blues Guitar in Open Tunings since 1984. Although I am far from an expert in the field, I have learned some very practical methods to understanding music.<br />
I would like to help CBG builders who have no or limited knowledge of music, but are interested in building learn how to play their creations.<br />
So, I have a plan.<br />
Step 1:<br />
Begin by building one string (diddley-bow) CBGs. Initially, this instrument does not need frets, but I would suggest learning how…
I have been playing Delta Style Bottleneck Blues Guitar in Open Tunings since 1984. Although I am far from an expert in the field, I have learned some very practical methods to understanding music.<br />
I would like to help CBG builders who have no or limited knowledge of music, but are interested in building learn how to play their creations.<br />
So, I have a plan.<br />
Step 1:<br />
Begin by building one string (diddley-bow) CBGs. Initially, this instrument does not need frets, but I would suggest learning how to measure and draw a correct scale onto the fingerboard. Due to the fact there are no frets at this point, I would suggest playing it with a slide. In later 1 string CBG builds, learn how to install frets correctly and then play the CBG with your fingers. (Note: For this 3 Step approach, learn to play the CBG holding it like a standard guitar, not on your lap)<br />
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A very fine example:<br />
<a href="http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/beverly-hillbillies-on">http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/beverly-hillbillies-on</a><br />
His creation has a Diatonic scale or aka Dulcimer scale.<br />
For this approach, I would encourage you to use the scale found on a standard guitar. This is aka the Chromatic<br />
scale. This scale will give you more options as we progress.<br />
Use the third string (g) .026 gauge found in a medium pack of strings. You will need a scale length of about 23".<br />
Ask for help and research so you learn how to build functional instruments that play in tune and have a nice tone.<br />
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Learn everything you can about that one string. Scales: Major, minor, pentatonic blues, indian, etc.<br />
Explore everything you can do to create different rhythm with your picking hand.<br />
Figure out the melody lines of songs.<br />
There are an amazing amount of 1 string players.<br />
Ask me. I will throw ideas at you too.<br />
Step 2:<br />
Hey, don't be in such a rush. Can you demonstrate your proficiency with 1 string first?<br />
Enjoy.(Part 2) 2 CBGs: Open G to Open D Tuningtag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-12-08:2592684:BlogPost:1547162009-12-08T13:30:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
(DGbd) tune down to (Df#ad)<br />
(DGDg) tune up (DADa)<br />
Tuning the g up a whole step to a, could create a tension problem. A solution would be to tune down to f# (DADf#). Over lapping the (Df#) on both CBGs. Of course, this would alter the relative string arrangement and new ideas would need to be explored for the (Df#) interval.<br />
This is interesting because it is the treble arrangement part of Open C Tuning on a 6 string guitar (CG"Cgce") applied to a bass arrangement in the key of D (DADf#).
(DGbd) tune down to (Df#ad)<br />
(DGDg) tune up (DADa)<br />
Tuning the g up a whole step to a, could create a tension problem. A solution would be to tune down to f# (DADf#). Over lapping the (Df#) on both CBGs. Of course, this would alter the relative string arrangement and new ideas would need to be explored for the (Df#) interval.<br />
This is interesting because it is the treble arrangement part of Open C Tuning on a 6 string guitar (CG"Cgce") applied to a bass arrangement in the key of D (DADf#).(Part 1) Duets using 2 CBGs (Matched Set)tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2009-12-08:2592684:BlogPost:1546942009-12-08T13:00:00.000ZKeni Lee Burgesshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/KeniLeeBurgess
During my on going study of Open Tunings, I realized a way to split the Open G Tuning on a six guitar (DGDgbd) in half by using two CBGs. On the "After a Hard Week...video, Bill used a 4 string tuned (Dgbd) and I used a 3 string CBG tuned (GDg). The only string I was missing was the low D to complete the 6 string arrangement. If I had a 4 string CBG, with this low D added, I could tune (DGDg). The two guitars would over lap the (Dg). I would have the low (DG), Bill would have the high (bd). We…
During my on going study of Open Tunings, I realized a way to split the Open G Tuning on a six guitar (DGDgbd) in half by using two CBGs. On the "After a Hard Week...video, Bill used a 4 string tuned (Dgbd) and I used a 3 string CBG tuned (GDg). The only string I was missing was the low D to complete the 6 string arrangement. If I had a 4 string CBG, with this low D added, I could tune (DGDg). The two guitars would over lap the (Dg). I would have the low (DG), Bill would have the high (bd). We both could play rhythm. I would be the bass while Bill could be the lead. This set up would provide good pitch separation and due to the different string configurations, would force us to play differently.