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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on January 16, 2013 at 5:00pm

U can make a 'magic slide rule'

Print this, cut out the two parts, punch the three black holes.. Slide it over till you see the three letter names, ignoring any accidentals (sharp, flat, etc)..
Have fun

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/jeflong/HomebrosChordChart...



And here's some nice easy gdg tuning chords for you
http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/jeflong/HomebrosChordChart...

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Permalink Reply by Michael Delp on February 2, 2013 at 12:30pm

Hey Kid.....

Heh....I know I am not entirely stupid, but I'm not sure what to do with this....what do I slide it over? My guitar neck? Thanks for any light you can send along.....I really appreciate your help.

yrs,

Mike

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Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on February 2, 2013 at 5:37pm

Mike. Print and cut out the two halves. Punch the holes. The one with holes slides over the other until you can see the three letter names that you are seeing in your score. Accidentals, sharp & flat are irrelevant, you can ignore. Then you can use the 1,4,5 chords as they lined up there. It's just a basic g,c,d e,a,b etc -> i,iv,v magic decoder ring

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Permalink Reply by Michael Delp on February 2, 2013 at 6:16pm

Thanks...makes more sense to me...will give it a try and see how I do....

yrs,

Mike

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on January 16, 2013 at 5:02pm

I have a book, I think its a Mel Bay book, that is all 3 chord songs. Most if not all are in a 1, 4,5 chord progression. You should be able to find it or others ata good music shop. I think it is called 3 chord songs, or something like that. 

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Permalink Reply by Michael Delp on February 2, 2013 at 12:30pm

Thanks, Michael.....will go looking for one....

yrs,

Mike

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on February 2, 2013 at 1:46pm

Are you playing 3 string CBG?

If you like to strum chords, I think you will find this approach enjoyable.

It is based on the same movable chord approach used on standard guitar, so it is extremely versatile.

Due to the fact there are less strings, it makes it easier.

http://youtu.be/xDmNWRrXbns

Once learned, it can be applied to 4 string CBG too:  http://youtu.be/hER0GQCzdoo

 

  

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