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Country guitar has its own sound. A lot of it comes from double-note riffs that move together like a single melody. What you’re about to…
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SRV Guitar Licks: Pride and Joy Closing Riff (Part 3)
We’ve made it to part 3, boys and girls. You’ve learned chromatic pass notes. You’ve practiced hammer-ons and pull-offs. Now it’s time to put it…
Boost Your Songwriting (Part 1 of 4)
Songwriting is something many guitar players aspire to, but few ever take the leap. In this series, we’re going to pull back the veil on…
How To Play Power Chords On Guitar
Want to learn how to play something on the guitar, quick and dirty like? Then power chords are just up your alley. All you need…
Beginner Chord Progressions for Guitar | Riff Ninja
Your first chord progression is a milestone. You go from playing individual chords to making music—and that’s the magic moment when guitar suddenly feels real.…
Triplet Strum Pattern: How to Add a Waltz Feel to Your Guitar
Most strumming patterns are based on eighth notes — a straight down-up-down-up feel in 4/4 time. The triplet strum pattern breaks that mold completely and…