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Chuck Berry Guitar Licks: Bending & Muting Techniques (Part 2)
You’re not a guitar player if you don’t know something about Chuck Berry. That’s just a fact. And one of the biggest things Chuck brought…
Guitar Solo Technique: Drone Notes on the High E String
Let me show you a solo technique that sounds more advanced than it really is. It’s all about using the high E string as your…
Playing Guitar and Singing at the Same Time
Playing guitar and singing at the same time is one of those skills that feels impossible at first — your hands want to do one…
Blue on Black Chords (Guitar Lesson)
Hey there! Today we’re learning how to play “Blue on Black” by Kenny Wayne Shepherd on guitar. It’s an awesome tune, and Kenny wrote it…
Boogie Shuffle Guitar Riff
The boogie shuffle is one of those riffs that shows up everywhere. Blues, rock, country — you name it. It’s two notes working together to…