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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…
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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.…
Inverted Fourths on Guitar: The Secret Behind Smoke on the Water
Ever wonder why the Smoke on the Water riff sounds so distinctive? It’s not a standard power chord. It uses something called an inverted fourth…
7 Beginner Guitar Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
After 45 years of teaching guitar, I’ve seen the same mistakes come through my door over and over. The good news? They’re all fixable. And…
Blues Rhythm Riffs: Smokestack Lightning Guitar Lesson
Smokestack Lightning is one of those riffs that sounds way more complicated than it actually is. It’s got that raw, gritty feel that defines classic…
Green River Intro Riff: E Minor Double Stop Slide
Green River by Creedence Clearwater Revival has one of those intros that just sticks with you. It’s built on E pentatonic minor, and it uses…