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You know what? Most folks think rhythm guitar is just about strumming chords. D chord, strum it. G chord, strum it. That’s fine, but you’re…
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Guitar Notes for Beginners: How the Fretboard Actually Works
Most beginner guitarists learn chords and scales without ever understanding the notes underneath them. And that’s fine for a while. But at some point, you…
How to Transpose Guitar Riffs Anywhere on the Fretboard
Ever wish you could move a riff to a different spot on the fretboard? That’s exactly what transposing is. Think of it like moving furniture…
12 Bar Blues in Open G: Finding Your I-IV-V for Slide Guitar
If you’ve got your guitar tuned to Open G and you’re wondering “now what?” – the 12 bar blues is your answer. It’s the most…
Beginner Blues Chords
If you want to play blues guitar, you need three chords: E7, A7, and B7. These seventh chords are the foundation for hundreds of blues…
E Major Guitar Riff Trick: Harmonic vs Melodic Playing
Want to know the difference between playing notes separately and playing them together? Let me show you a riff inspired by “Hey Tonight” by John…