Category: 3-string G D G

The 7th chord ( the dominant 7) is played as a major chord with an added  flattened 7th note of the scale e.g. In open G tuning we can play a D7 as 7 7 5:  The minor 7 chord is based...

To add a third note to turn the open string G power chord into G major, we can use our little finger ( pinkie) to press down on the top string to add the 3rd note of the scale. This is not found on...

The simplest way to play a minor chord on a cigar box guitar is to play the barred power chord and add your little finger to the 3rd fret above that barre on the first string only. E.g. A minor is...

You may have seen 3 string players just use their finger or a slide to play a chord and wondered how this is possible. A power chord is made up of the 1st note or root and the 5th note of the...

considerationCBGUkulelescale lengthgenerally 16-25 inches 13-19 inchespitchgenerally lower pitched but you can choose a very short scale if you preferhigher pitched than most cigar box guitarsstring...

When you are just starting out with cigar box guitar, one of your main choices is whether to go for a 3 or 4 string instrument. This article will highlight the differences and similarities to help...