I found this site and now would like to build a CBG. The problem is not the build but with the playing and setup and tuning. I have no idea about music, when you guys talk about a open g and other things about playing i am Lost. Where can I go and read up on the basics. I have tried to follow along on how to play but I guess I am to confused. I need a simple format, how did you guys start out when you knew NOTHING.
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John,
Keni Lee Burgess. He's your man here. He'll answer all your questions.
-WY
I found Smojo's blog to be very helpful for me,as a total beginner builder and player.
Hello John,
3 words: Keni. Lee. Burgess.
3 words more: check his CDs.
(more or less what Wes said)
WHATEVER YOU DO, NEVER TAKE THE ADVICE OF SOMEONE WHO USES ALL CAPITOL LETTERS,
WITH EXCESSIVE PUNCTUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THEY ARE JUST TIME-WASTING IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOLKS, LISTEN TO CLOCK AND TAKE HIS ADVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
------------WY.............
I greatly appreciate everyone's recommendations, but it is also very true there are a lot of other fine players here with great learning resources. In general, I always suggest exploring learning by utilizing a wide variety of sources like instructional books, videos, semiars, etc. I like to recommend this book to my students too: http://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html
Have you seen this video: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/a-cigar-box-guitar-builders
Basically decide where you want to start: 3, 4, or 6 string and persistently apply effort to understanding the fingerboard.
I have found that no knowledge should be thought of as unimportant. Simply things like being able to name notes on the guitar builds to understand how to create chords. This builds into...
Above all enjoy your practice and don't get caught up with the destination.
You are in a very good place. There are a lot of people here who will help you.
Enjoy your practice, Keni Lee
Feel free to write to me if you have any further questions.
here .. short and sweet , and easy and free
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/knotlennys-3string-cbg-101
with no sales pitch.
I would like to thank everyone for taking the time and helping me out.I feel better already knowing I have plenty of help when I need it. Does anyone have the address to Smojo's blog I would like to check it out. Please forgive me if I post in the wrong area in the forum or ask many questions. I am the type of person who really checks out things that I get into. It drives my wife crazy but on the other hand it helps me make a good choice. I'm sure there are others out there like myself. I have a question should I start with a 3 or 4 string, frets or no frets?
Well thanks again and I'm about to get started and check out some of the sites you guys told me about. Peace John
No wrong answer to your last question, but it is easiest to build a 3-string fretless. A Diddly Bow is a great start though! Just one string and if you can learn to make that sing, then you are well on your way to taking on more. Don't dismiss the ability to make some great music with just one string. :)
John you can actually start any where you like in regards to the number of strings. Fretless is easier to build. Although, I would say more difficult to play. Frets basically make creating the different notes almost automatic. You push down with your finger tip and the fret (hopefully built correctly LOL) cuts the string at the right point and produces a note of the correct pitch. Fretless requires a like more attention to finger placement. There are players here that build with the strings so far away from the fingerboard that it is impossible to play with their fingers. In this case, it might be better to place the CBG on your lap and play with a slide only. This way you can tilt the slide on an angle and get notes together that would be almost impossible to access by holding the guitar in the standard way.
It really comes down to how functional you want the instrument to be and how versatile of a player you aspire to be someday. Definitely, it is a learn as you go type of adventure here. Fortunately, it is a relatively inexpensive project and mistakes can be corrected. Enjoy, Keni Lee
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