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You want to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan? Then let’s talk about one of his favorite tricks — chromatic pass notes. I’ve been playing blues…
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Roy Buchanan Guitar Licks: One-String Descending Runs
Roy Buchanan could make one string sing like nobody else. While SRV used chromatic pass notes and double stops, Roy carved out his own lane.…
Hybrid Picking Guitar: Combine Your Pick and Fingers
Hybrid picking sounds fancy, but it’s really just learning to hold a pick and use your fingers at the same time. I’ve been doing this…
How To Stand Up And Play Guitar
If you want to stand up and play guitar, it’s a bit different than when you’re sitting down. In this guitar lesson, we’ll cover some…
Guitar Picking Patterns for Strumming
Picking patterns add a bass note to your strumming patterns, turning a flat strum into something with depth and movement. Instead of hitting all the…
Super Popular Blues Turnarounds
Every blues player hits that moment — you’re cruising through a 12-bar, the groove is locked in, and then bar 12 comes along. What do…