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Power chords are one of the first things you learn when you pick up a guitar, but there’s a reason they’re so fundamental. They’re simple…
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Sultans of Swing Tab (Video Lesson)
This is one of those songs every guitarist should know. In this lesson, I’ll show you exactly how to play it — the chords, the…
D Standard Tuning Guitar: Standard D Tuning
Standard D tuning (also called D standard) is one of the most useful alternate tunings you can have in your toolkit. Every string drops exactly…
Awesome Rhythm Guitar Riff in E: Power Chords, Sixths & Sevenths
Here’s a rhythm riff that’ll make you sound like you know what you’re doing. We’re working in E, mixing power chords, major 6ths, and flat…
Guitar Thirds: The Two-Note Trick Behind Classic Rock Riffs
Here’s the third secret in our power chord secrets series—and it’s one that’ll really open up your ears. We’re talking about guitar thirds. While power…
Vertical Solo Riff in E Major: Drone Note Technique
Let me show you something cool on the B string. It’s a vertical solo riff that sounds way more complicated than it actually is. The…