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Tony Iommi Guitar Licks: The Root Six Pentatonic Climb (Part 2)
Boys and girls, we’re back with Tony Iommi, and this time we’re looking at something that’s become his signature move: the root-six pentatonic climb. This…
Bar Chords Guitar: Why Can’t I Play Bar Chords?
Understanding bar chords guitar technique is a big step forward for any guitarist. Once you get this under your fingers, you’ll start seeing the fretboard…
Rock This Riff In 12 Bar Blues
Playing rhythm doesn’t mean just strumming chords up and down. You already know that. A good rhythm part has movement, texture, personality. It sits in…
What is the Nashville Numbering System?
The Nashville Number System is how professional musicians communicate chord changes without written music. In Nashville recording sessions, you won’t see sheet music — just…
Dominant 7th Chords Guitar: Master 12 Blues Chords with One Simple Shape
Ever feel like you're playing the same three blues chords in the same positions forever? I get it. But here's the good news: once you…