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…
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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…
Tush by ZZ Top: How to Play This Classic Blues Rock Riff
Tush might be the most fun you can have with three chords and a bad attitude. ZZ Top built this riff on G pentatonic minor,…
Purple Haze Chords for Guitar
Purple Haze uses an E-G-A progression, but with Jimi Hendrix’s signature chord voicings that give it that unmistakable sound. The key chord is the E7#9…
Drop C Tuning
Alternate tunings open up a world of possibilities on the guitar, and drop C tuning gives you that deep, powerful low end that’s perfect for…
Easy BB King Licks #1
There’s something unmistakable about B.B. King’s guitar playing. In this lesson, I’ll break down some licks inspired by that signature style so you can work…