Cool Chordal Guitar Riffs: Inverted Thirds in G Major
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Major vs Minor Scales on Guitar: The Relative Key Secret
Here’s something that trips up a lot of guitarists: G major and E minor use exactly the same notes. Same scale, same frets, same fingers…
Fingerpicking Patterns: Arpeggio Techniques
You’ve mastered the basics. You’ve locked in the three-group pattern. Now comes the fun part—actual arpeggios. This is where fingerpicking stops being an exercise and…
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…
Quarter Notes vs Eighth Notes — Beginner Rhythm Guitar Lesson
Quarter notes and eighth notes are the two building blocks behind almost every strumming pattern. Understanding how they relate to each other — and how…
Fingerpicking for Beginners: Getting Started
You’ve probably watched someone pick a guitar with their fingers and thought, “I could never do that.” Well, I’ve got news for you—you absolutely can.…