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Learn to play 3 string cigar box guitar with ChickenboneJohn,  The Godfather Of The Cigar Box Guitar. A half day course suitable for beginners and intermediate players. If you are just starting, or struggling to really get to grips with playing the cigar box guitar, then this is just right for you. In a small group we'll cover the following points to build a great foundation for taking your playing further:

  • Tuning the guitar
  • Holding the guitar and hand position
  • Basic 12 bar blues progression
  • Bass runs
  • Scales
  • Basic slide technique
  • Slide vibrato and glissando
  • Right hand picking and strumming
  • One chord Hill Country basics

We'll be playing on a G tuning, so if you are bringing your own guitar, you'll need to be in G D G tuning (recommended string gauges 042-046, 028-032,  018-024 approximately). If you don't have a guitar, we'll have plenty of instruments for you to borrow. We'll also have a selection of guitars, slides and accessories for sale.

We'll be playing acoustically, in a small group, so there's no need to bring an amplifier.

I've taught over 2500 people how to play, and I learned my slide technique from Kevin Brown, who was taught by Son House, so there's a wealth of experience to draw on.

The course will be held in Lightwoods House, Bearwood, West Midlands 1.00-5.00pm

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT YOU WITH FINAL DETAILS  NEARER THE DATE OF THE EVENT.

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