“Apache” is an instrumental piece written in 1960 by Jerry Lordan. Since it’s inception it has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including; The incredible Bonjo Band, The Shadows and The Sugarhill Gang.
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April Mae & the June Bugs
Musical styles: Jump blues, Swing, Boogie, Americana, Rockabilly, Originals
Handmade instruments played: Cigar Box Guitar
Southern New Jersey natives April Mae and Dave “Catfish” Fecca form two-thirds of the blues/Americana trio, April Mae & the June Bugs. Prior to the inception of their current band, April and Catfish toured from Memphis to Mexico in a blues-fusion group. Their time spent in the south strengthened their ties to the blues which led to them being awarded the honor of 2009 Emerging Artist finalists at the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas.
Ashokan Farewell – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature
Learn how to play Ashokan Farewell, a popular Americana tune written by Jay Ungar.
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Ashokan Farewell 2-String Bass Tablature
The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play a tune full of loss and longing called “Ashokan Farewell“, written by Jay Ungar.
Auld Lang Syne – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature
This is the popular Scottish New Year’s celebration song Auld Lang Syne, as arranged and tabbed by Glenn Watt.
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Auld Lang Syne 2-String Bass Tablature
This is the popular Scottish New Year’s celebration song “Auld Lang Syne“, as arranged and tabbed by Glenn Watt.
Baa Baa Black Sheep – Traditional
The earliest surviving edition of this beloved children’s song dates back to the early 18th century, and today it is known throughout the western world. View the full text of this entry by clicking the “Read More” link below for the formatted canjo tab…
Learn the melody for one of the oldest nursery rhymes on your One-String Canjo!
Back to the Basics with Shane Speal
In this video, Shane Speal goes back to the very beginning lessons of playing slide cigar box guitars.
From slide placement to how to hold the pick, it’s a great video to watch when starting out on your new cigar box guitar.
Ballad of the Green Berets – Tab for One-String Canjo
Written in 1966 by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler, with help from author Robin Moore (The Green Berets), “The Ballad of the Green Berets” is one of the more popular songs to come out of the years during the Vietnam War.
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Ballad of the Green Berets – Tab for Open G GDG Cigar Box Guitars
The tablature in the article will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the American patriotic classic, “Ballad Of The Green Berets“.
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Ballad Of The Green Berets By Barry Sadler 2-String Bass Tablature
The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the bass line for the American patriotic classic, “Ballad Of The Green Berets“, written by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler. Continue reading “Ballad Of The Green Berets By Barry Sadler 2-String Bass Tablature”
Battle Hymn of the Republic – Tab for One-String Canjo
In this article we present tablature the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” for your One-String Canjo, brought to you by The American Canjo Company. We have also given you the first verse and chorus for the song, which can then be used for the rest of the verses of the hymn.
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Battle Hymn Of The Republic 2-String Bass Tablature
“Battle Hymn of the Republic” or “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” was written by Julia Ward Howe during the first year of the American Civil War. Like many Folk songs of the time, the music was appropriated from another classic folk song, “John Brown’s Body”.
The tune went on to become one of the most iconic Patriotic songs in the American Lexicon and even abroad. Continue reading “Battle Hymn Of The Republic 2-String Bass Tablature”
Battle Hymn Of the Republic 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Tablature
“Battle Hymn of the Republic” or “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” was written by Julia Ward Howe during the first year of the American Civil War. Like many Folk songs of the time, the music was appropriated from another classic folk song, “John Brown’s Body”.
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Beer Can Pickguards for cigar box guitars – Video tutorial
Shane Speal shows a new idea for creating artistic pickguards using found materials: beer cans and tobacco tins. You’ll need tin snips, a drill with a very small bit and a pair of pliers. Don’t forget to wear gloves!
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Belinda Gent (bemuzic)
Musical styles: Blues, Folk
Handmade instruments played: Cigar box guitar, diddley bow, cigar box bass, canjo…
She doesn’t have a distinct recollection of how she was introduced to music, just that is was always around her growing up. Belinda Gent can’t even cite a particular musical influence in her family, but the spark to create was deep inside her. Continue reading “Belinda Gent (bemuzic)”