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Sultans of Swing is one of those songs every guitarist should have in their back pocket. I’ve put together a lesson on the full chord…
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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…
DADGAD Tuning on Guitar
DADGAD tuning is one of the most popular alternate guitar tunings out there, and for good reason. It gives you this beautiful, suspended sound that…
Beginner Guitar Scales – Open E Pentatonic Minor Scale
The open E pentatonic minor scale with an extension is one of the most important scales for beginner guitarists to learn. You’ve probably seen this…
Boogie Pattern Guitar Riff
You know those two-note riffs that you hear driving the rhythm in pretty much every blues, rock, and country song? That’s the boogie pattern. Colin…
Slide Guitar Tuning & Setup: Action, Strings & Choosing Your Slide
Before you start playing slide guitar, you need your guitar set up properly. The wrong setup will fight you at every turn – strings buzzing…