Blues Shuffle Guitar – Power Chords and Shuffle Rhythm
The shuffle rhythm is what makes blues sound like blues. Without it, you’re just playing notes. With it, you’ve got that authentic swing that makes…
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Open G Slide Guitar Progressions: 1-4-5 Fretting & Slide Tricks
Once you’ve got your guitar in Open G tuning and you know where your I-IV-V positions are, it’s time to start building actual progressions. This…
How to Go From Strumming to Lead Guitar
Moving from strumming patterns to playing lead guitar is one of the biggest jumps a guitarist makes. It’s not just about learning scales — it’s…
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…
Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar
Getting your fingerstyle guitar technique down solid is one of the best things you can do for your guitar playing. It doesn’t matter if you’re…
Voodoo Child – Guitar Lesson – Jimi Hendrix
Learn the iconic Voodoo Child intro riff — one of Jimi Hendrix’s most recognizable guitar moments. This lesson covers the Eaug9 chord shapes, E pentatonic…