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Blues Rhythm Riffs: Smokestack Lightning Guitar Lesson
Smokestack Lightning is one of those riffs that sounds way more complicated than it actually is. It’s got that raw, gritty feel that defines classic…
Nashville Tuning on Guitar
If you’ve never tried Nashville tuning, you’re missing out on one of the most interesting sounds you can get from a guitar. It’s part of…
Sunshine of Your Love Riff: Major Thirds & Double Stops (Part 2)
Part 1 gave you the foundation. Now we’re adding embellishment. This is where the Sunshine riff becomes more than just note-running. We’re layering major third…
12 Bar Blues in Open D7: Playing the 1-4-5 in Dominant 7th Tuning
Once you’ve got your guitar in Open D7 tuning, the next step is putting it to work with your slide guitar. The 12 bar blues…
Two Finger Blues Guitar Lesson (12 Bar Blues)
The two finger blues shuffle guitar technique is one of the most useful and musical ways to play a 12 bar blues progression on guitar.…