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Dominant 7th Chords Guitar: Master 12 Blues Chords with One Simple Shape
Ever feel like you're playing the same three blues chords in the same positions forever? I get it. But here's the good news: once you…
How to Change Guitar Chords Smoothly (Tips That Actually Work)
Every beginner guitar player hits the same wall: you can play a G chord, you can play a C chord, but getting from one to…
Guitar Octaves: Using Octaves in Your Guitar Solos
The octave is one of the simplest intervals on guitar, and one of the most powerful in a solo. Jazzers like Wes Montgomery built entire…
Danelectro Guitar Review
The Danelectro sits in a weird spot in the guitar world. It’s not fancy, not expensive, and it looks like nothing else out there. But…
Blues Rhythm Guitar: Adding the Minor 7th to Your Shuffle
You’ve got the foundation. The perfect 5th and that major 6th are sitting nice and clean under your fingers. But here’s the thing — add…