The Joker Guitar Strum Pattern: Steve Miller’s Classic Shuffle
Steve Miller’s “The Joker” has one of the most recognizable guitar feels in classic rock. That lazy, shuffling groove isn’t complicated, but it’s got a…
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Tony Iommi Guitar Licks: Chromatic Pass Notes in B Minor (Part 1)
Now let’s talk about Tony Iommi, boys and girls. This man is a self-confessed heavy metal blues guitarist, and that phrase right there tells you…
Slow Blues Solo — The Toughest Riffs
Lesson four. Two days to go. If you put your time in after the last lesson, this is going to make sense. If you didn’t…
How To Play Power Chords On Guitar
Want to learn how to play something on the guitar, quick and dirty like? Then power chords are just up your alley. All you need…
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…
Sunshine of Your Love Riff: Solo Fill Riffs for the Chorus (Part 3)
We’ve built the foundation. We’ve added embellishment. Now comes the payoff. Part 3 is where you learn the solo fill riffs that live in the…