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How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar Discussions (56)
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Movies = BLUES GUITARHowdy folks, I couldn't figure out which group to post this question in, so thought y'all might help with this question. Other than the mov… Started by Keith Stanford |
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Jan 4, 2013 Reply by Patrick Curley |
Examples of other types of music on CBG?Hi, I'm new here, and have become really fascinated with the idea of making and playing CBGs. (OK - I admit it - it was seeing Paul McCart… Started by Michael Recchione |
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Dec 19, 2012 Reply by Uncle John |
Help a lost cause who is all thumbs.Hello, Let me start of by saying I am not musically gifted. I am trying, I love music more than anything and would want more than anything… Started by Woody |
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Aug 1, 2012 Reply by Keith Stanford |
Any more lessons by this guy?I found this video on playing 12 bar blues on a CBG. It's apparently lesson 4 - has anyone seen Lessons 1 to 3? ANd can direct me to them? Started by Neil Venn |
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Jul 19, 2012 Reply by Neil Venn |
Licks, Runs, Turnarounds, Etc... for Newbie Slide PlayersHello All, I'm new to the CBGs and newly learning how to slide play. I was wondering about the possible value of some of the more experienc… Started by Bullet Head Jeffrey |
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May 17, 2012 Reply by Bullet Head Jeffrey |
How does one tune a three string guitar to play Seasick Steve's 'Thunderbird"?I have been watching and playing this video to death and have not yet figured out how to tune my CBG to play like this. Please help. T… Started by Train train |
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Mar 29, 2012 Reply by Blind Lemon Cello |
Op4en Tunings BluesI like to sing and play blues, I really like the key of E and just finished a CBG and would like the open tuning of E. Using the first 3 of… Started by Marcus P. Clarke |
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Mar 24, 2012 Reply by Stubby |
Digital tuners - are they any good?So I bought a digital clip-on tuner from eBay. Tuning accuracy: ±0.5cents it said. Nice clear display. Looked really good. Only one problem… Started by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw |
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Mar 9, 2012 Reply by Tom Faux |
Angling the saddle/bridgeI am told that I need to angle the Bridge to compensate for areas that don't vibrate at the very top and bottom of the strings to get my CB… Started by steve payne |
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Mar 5, 2012 Reply by CrocBite |
getting to know the layoutHi Guys, well the time has come i have finished my first build (photos to follow) and now the real work starts cos i have to learn how to p… Started by steve payne |
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Feb 5, 2012 Reply by Uncle John |
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Discussion Forum
Difficulty Playing Chords - Finger Spread Across Frets!
Started by Mi Rankin. Last reply by Bill Saunders Feb 7. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Chord charts for 3 string open tuning
Started by Michael Glenn. Last reply by BUGGSY Sep 25, 2021. 20 Replies 17 Likes
Pentatonic scale in GDG tuning
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 13, 2019. 4 Replies 1 Like
Confused with open E scales on a three string. Is there a lack of info for a reason?
Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Apr 28, 2016. 11 Replies 1 Like
The moment it starts to click.
Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Mar 28, 2016. 20 Replies 4 Likes
Fat finger syndrome or just need to keep practicing?
Started by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Feb 28, 2016. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Chord charts for 3 string gbe tuning
Started by Michael Glenn. Last reply by Wayfinder May 11, 2015. 5 Replies 4 Likes
Total beginner - need advice on which of these to get to help me learn
Started by Mike. Last reply by Patrick Curley Apr 24, 2015. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Bad habits
Started by PinetreeJoe. Last reply by Tom T Dec 19, 2014. 12 Replies 0 Likes
hi
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by Seasick Mick Aug 6, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
free CBG lessons
Started by Rick McKeon. Last reply by Rick McKeon Jul 14, 2014. 6 Replies 2 Likes
Cigar Box Guitar Ideas for improving.......
Started by Joe Cribb. Last reply by Pete Turner May 22, 2014. 3 Replies 2 Likes
3 String Theory Charts and Tab Sheets
Started by Swamp Dawg Primal Music. Last reply by Joe Cribb Feb 4, 2014. 11 Replies 3 Likes
Keys please?
Started by Patrick Curley. Last reply by Joe Cribb Feb 4, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Ok So I Can Play My Power Chords with Confidence. Now What?
Started by Dirty Dan Peel. Last reply by Pete Turner Dec 4, 2013. 54 Replies 0 Likes
U2's Wild Honey
Started by Rob (Uker) Porras. Last reply by James Myers Jul 31, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
tuning a 4 string
Started by Marcus P. Clarke. Last reply by Michael Recchione Feb 10, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
To use....or not to use, thumb and finger picks?
Started by Keith Stanford. Last reply by Patrick Curley Jan 4, 2013. 3 Replies 1 Like
songs to learn for a begginer.
Started by howling. Last reply by Patrick Curley Jan 4, 2013. 30 Replies 0 Likes
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
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