Best Way to Use Guitar Practice Time
How should you spend your guitar practice time? That depends on where you want to go — but one thing is universal: don’t practice stuff…
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Hey Joe Guitar Solo Lesson (Jimi Hendrix)
If you already know the chords to “Hey Joe” and you’ve been itching to solo over it, this lesson breaks down what’s actually going on…
Open G Tuning for Slide Guitar: Setup, Chord Shapes & First Moves
Open G is one of the most popular tunings for slide guitar – and for good reason. The tuning gives you that big, open sound…
12 Bar Blues Guitar: The Complete Chord Progression Guide
The 12-bar blues is the backbone of blues guitar. If you’re starting your journey into blues, this is where it all begins. It’s a simple…
Margaritaville Guitar Riff: Double Stop Intro in B Minor
When Jimmy Buffett wrote Margaritaville, he created one of the most instantly recognizable guitar intros in pop music. The riff uses double stop harmonies in…
Guitar Finger Exercises: Build Strength in Just 10 Minutes a Day
If your fingers feel stiff, slow, or uncooperative on the fretboard, you’re not alone — especially if you’re coming back to guitar later in life.…