Waiting for my CBG and was wondering if I can string a Ovation Applause guitar with only 3 strings and practice some with it??? What strings should I keep?? I have some med gauge acoustics on it now...and was thinking using the 4,3,2 strings and tune them to GDG..would that work??
Also, how should I space them? Just have the High G or 1st string where it goes in the nut and skip a string and then the middle string (tuned to D) and then skip a string and then G (low) in the nut?
Sort of new here, so don't know if anyone has done this or if it just wouldn't work, but seems like it should....Thanks for any info.
Tags:
Well, it seems you got your answer, but I will add a little more.
Using standard strings ADg and tuning GDg is just part of the full 6 string Open G tuning (DGDgbd). On my instructional video CD 4, I teach GDg tuning for 3 string, on CD 5, I teach Dgbd tuning for 4 string, and on CD 2, I teach DGDgbd tuning for 6 string. Do you see the similarities? Once you understand the relationships between the strings, it does not matter how many strings are on your instrument. You can apply this knowledge to banjo using the traditional bluegrass tuning (gDgbd) because actually it is Open G tuning too. I hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
Well, it seems you got your answer, but I will add a little more.
Using standard strings ADg and tuning GDg is just part of the full 6 string Open G tuning (DGDgbd). On my instructional video CD 4, I teach GDg tuning for 3 string, on CD 5, I teach Dgbd tuning for 4 string, and on CD 2, I teach DGDgbd tuning for 6 string. Do you see the similarities? Once you understand the relationships between the strings, it does not matter how many strings are on your instrument. You can apply this knowledge to banjo using the traditional bluegrass tuning (gDgbd) because actually it is Open G tuning too. I hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
Thanks Keni,
I did order your CD yesterday...maybe then I'll see the relationship between the strings, but trying to remember them maybe something harder..LOL....But I'm going to try anyway I did get "Bad to the Bone" down pretty good, at least my wife said, "Finally, you can play a fricking Song" LOL.
Thank you Mark for your purchase.
Well it is not anything too complicated. Very basic theory to help you undertand and map out the fingerboard.
I believe the CD will make things clearer for you.
Please feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons.
The more songs and musical ideas you learn in GDg tuning the easier it will become.
Be patient and think of learning as an adventure searching for buried treasure. You might have to dig a lot of holes and at the time you may think they were unnecessary, but really each hole gets you closer to the prize.
Above all enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
Mark Milam said:
Keni Lee Burgess said:Well, it seems you got your answer, but I will add a little more.
Using standard strings ADg and tuning GDg is just part of the full 6 string Open G tuning (DGDgbd). On my instructional video CD 4, I teach GDg tuning for 3 string, on CD 5, I teach Dgbd tuning for 4 string, and on CD 2, I teach DGDgbd tuning for 6 string. Do you see the similarities? Once you understand the relationships between the strings, it does not matter how many strings are on your instrument. You can apply this knowledge to banjo using the traditional bluegrass tuning (gDgbd) because actually it is Open G tuning too. I hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
Thanks Keni,
I did order your CD yesterday...maybe then I'll see the relationship between the strings, but trying to remember them maybe something harder..LOL....But I'm going to try anyway I did get "Bad to the Bone" down pretty good, at least my wife said, "Finally, you can play a fricking Song" LOL.
Started by Timothy Hunter in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray 23 hours ago. 1 Reply 2 Likes
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 21. 11 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 10. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Nomad Jack in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 2. 6 Replies 1 Like
Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Chance in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 22. 12 Replies 1 Like
Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 21. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Started by Brad in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 19. 6 Replies 3 Likes
Started by Jacob Shook in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Southern Ray in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Southern Ray Feb 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Skeesix in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Skeesix Feb 6. 2 Replies 1 Like
Started by Timothy Hunter in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Steve M Jan 31. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Mi Rankin in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Justin Stanchfield Jan 27. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 8, 2024 at 4:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by
Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!