Here are four arrangements of the beautiful “Flower of Scotland” song, one of the unofficial national anthems of Scotland. Written in the 1960’s by Roy Williamson of The Corries, this song quickly found a place in the hearts of Scottish people and their descendants all around the world. Presented in two keys (G and D), both as the basic melody and also with harmony, you’re sure to be showing your Scottish Pride in no time with this easy-to-read tablature.
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This tablature will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the song Folsom Prison Blues, written and performed by the “Man in Black” himself, Johnny Cash.
The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the melody and chords for the song Folsom Prison Blues, written and performed by the “Man in Black” himself, Johnny Cash. Cash first recorded this song way back in 1955 and it quickly became one of his signature pieces. It is a rocking fusion of blues and country elements, with murder, prison, trains and longing woven all through it. It is a favorite at jam sessions and definitely worth having in your toolbag. Continue reading “Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”
The tablature in the PDF link below will show you exactly how to play the bass line for the timeless rockabilly song, “Folsom Prison Blues“, by Johnny Cash. Continue reading “Folsom Prison Blues By Johnny Cash 2-String G-Bass Tablature”
Experienced cigar box guitar builders know that studying traditional & conventional folk instruments is a great place to pick up new tricks and methods for building CBGs. Continue reading “Free Balalaika Plans”
This song is perhaps the best one ever recorded by Tom Petty. It has a very simple melody that is easy to play on the canjo. Click the Read More link to see the full tab. The rest of the verses can be found on any of the popular song lyrics sites.
Learn how to play Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin'” On your One-String Diatonic Canjo! Continue reading “Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty”
Don’t forget that C. B. Gitty has a nice range of fretting tools and supplies to help you get going on your fretting jobs!
Shane Speal dives into some of the differences between fretted & fretless Cigar Box Guitars and the benefits of each. Continue reading “Fretted vs. Fretless Cigar Box Guitars by Shane Speal”
Learn how to play Friends In Low Places, the smash country hit made popular by Garth Brooks, on your 3-string cigar box guitar with the free PDF tablature in this post. Continue reading “Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Tab”
Learn how to play the bass line for Frosty the Snowman on your 2-string bass. Continue reading “Frosty the Snowman 2-String G-Bass Tablature”
Delight the children in your life (and your own inner child) by learning Frosty the Snowman on your 3-string cigar box guitar with this totally free to download tablature. Continue reading “Frosty the Snowman 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”
Here is one of the most famous and easily recognized classical music masterpieces of all time – Beethoven’s “Fur Elize” piano sonata. We have taken this fairly simple melody and arranged it for 3-string cigar box guitar. It does require a little moving around the neck, and one or two finger stretches that take a little practicing, but it is definitely worth the effort! Continue reading “Fur Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven – 3-string Open G GDG – Cigar Box Guitar Tablature”
