Resonator Guitar

This is a handy reference chart detailing the common chord positions that all squareneck resonator slide players should know. Major, dominant and minor chords are illustrated in both closed and open string versions.

In addition, four major scale patterns and a diagram of the location of the notes on the neck are included.

A visual way to master chords and scales on six string Dobro and lap steel guitars in open G tuning.

* All chord and scale positions are presented as graphs, letting the player become fully familiarized with the instrument.
* Each graph describes a different position showing the neck to its full length so the player will see the book as if the instrument is lying on their lap.
* This book offers numerous positions of chords in all twelve keys as well as most essential scales and modes.

Featuring 28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for squareneck resonator guitar with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Book contains chord diagrams for accompaniment guitar as well as common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup. All songs are arranged in standard notation and tablature for Dobro®.

This book may be used along with Mel Bay's Mandolin Christmas Songbook (MB21013) and Mel Bay's Ukulele Christmas Songbook (MB20886). All songs, except 'Away in a Manger' are in the same key and can be played together. Most songs in Mel Bay's Tenor Banjo Christmas Songbook (MB21014) are also in the same key and can be used together.

A usable resource and a beautiful poster. Includes major, minor, diminished, augmented chords, 7th chords, major 7th, minor 7th, 6th chords, minor 6th, and 9th chords for every chord letter name. Slant chords are shown on treble & bass strings. Includes a note finder chart along the Dobro® fingerboard and explanations for the Circle of 5ths and much more.

This wall chart is a comprehensive visual map of the resonator guitar (round and square neck). It includes a large diagram of the instrument and detailed views of its parts. The chart includes the different types of resonator and neck designs, providing a complete anatomy of the instrument for bottleneck and lap style playing. This poster is a great visual for anyone interested in the resonator guitar.