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Open D7 Tuning for Slide Guitar: The Dominant 7th Sound
Open D7 is a variation on standard Open D tuning that gives you a dominant seventh chord when you strum all six strings open. This…
Major Guitar Scales – Learn This Pattern
Understanding major guitar scales is a big step forward for any guitarist. Once you get this under your fingers, you’ll start seeing the fretboard differently…
Tony Iommi Guitar Licks: The Root Six Pentatonic Climb (Part 2)
Boys and girls, we’re back with Tony Iommi, and this time we’re looking at something that’s become his signature move: the root-six pentatonic climb. This…
The Secret to Noodling on Guitar
If you’ve ever picked up your guitar with no plan — just playing whatever comes to mind — you’ve probably been noodling. But what separates…
The Dominant 7th Chord in Blues & Country
The dominant 7th chord is essential for blues and country guitar. If you enjoy either of these styles, understanding this chord will unlock classic sounds…