Author: Nick Lanciano

Recently we brought you a versio of “The Ballad of the Green Berets” for Open G Cigar Box Guitars. Today we bring you a simple tab version meant for one-string Canjos.

The tab includes the basic melody, as well as the first verse of the song. The melody can be used for the remaining verses of the song as well.

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Are there any other songs that you would like to see tabbed out? Have a tab you would like to share with the community? Leave us a message in the comments!

Today’s free tab offering is a One-string Canjo arrangement of “The Parting Glass”, a traditional Irish song of farewell and remembrance that is often heard at the end of Irish sessions and gatherings.

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Are there any songs that you would like to see a tab for? Let us know in the comments below!

“I’ll Tell Me Ma” is a classic children’s song that originated in England around the 19th century.

It has since become somewhat of a staple in the Irish Session crowd, with a large number of well-known Irish bands such as the Tommy Makem, The Clancy Brothers and the Dubliners.

Here we have a knowledge base entry featuring tablature for Diatonically fretted One-String Canjos!

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Red River Valley is one of the top cowboy songs of all time and with our new knowledge base entry adds tablature arranged by Ben “Gitty” Baker for Diatonically fretted one-string Canjos.

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This classic was also tabbed out in three different versions for Cigar Box Guitars tuned to Open G – GDG by Glenn Watt.

Click here for the Cigar Box Guitar version!

Happy Playing!

Do you have any songs that you would like to see tabbed out? Leave us a comment below and let us know!

The melody of “The Wearing of the Green” has appeared in many different versions since it was first introduced in the late 1700s. It’s versatility makes learning it for your One-String Canjo all the better!

It can be adapted as easily as swapping out the lyrics for several of the songs listed below, making this a versatile song to have in your songbook.

Examples include “The Rising of the Moon” and “The Orange and the Green”.

Click here to jump to the knowledge base entry  for this FREE Tablature!

“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” has been a staple at American Baseball games since 1908.

Co-written by Albert Von Tilzer and Jack Norworth, it is worthy to note that neither one had seen a baseball game before writing the song. Indeed, it would be a decades before either personally attended a game.

We have presented the basic melody as arranged for Diatonically Fretted One-String Canjos as well as the lyrics for the most well-known portion of the song.

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“The Ballad of the Green Berets”, written by Staff Sgt Barry Sadler, is our newest tablature for Cigar Box Guitars tuned to Open G. It can also be used for any of the other 1-5-1 tunings.

The basic melody and it’s slightly more advanced version, with accompanying chords, will be an easy and recognizable addition to your growing arsenal of songs on your guitar.

Click here for the FREE tab for this song!

Are there any other songs that you would like to see tabbed out? Have a tab you would like to share with the community? Leave us a message in the comments!

We’ve added a new Knowledge Base entry to our growing list of Open G GDG Cigar Box Guitar Tablature.

Today’s feature is “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”, a popular tune that originated during the American Civil War. It has since been covered and adapted by numerous artist over the last 150 years.

Click here for the FREE tablature of this song!

What songs would you like to see tabbed out? Do you have one you would like to share with the community? Let us know in the comments!

Every now and then it is nice to stop and consider a new challenge, or a new way to approach music.

In this informative article Diane, a builder of fine Cigar Box Mountain Dulcimers, gives a great overview of what goes into making one of these beautiful instruments.

From why they might be attractive to beginning and advanced players, to tips and tricks on building your own, it’s a great read.

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The Battle Hymn of the Republic, also known as “Mine Eyes have Seen the Glory”,  is possibly one of the most well-known songs in the history of our nation.

Today’s knowledge base entry contains tablature for this classic American hymn on your Open G (GDG) Cigar Box Guitar.

Available as both the basic melody and a a version with chords, you’ll be playing along in no time!

Click here for the permanent knowledge base entry!