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Want to play a real blues riff that sounds authentic right from day one? This lesson teaches you a three-note blues riff inspired by Muddy…
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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…
Dear Mr Fantasy Chords
“Dear Mr Fantasy” by Traffic (Steve Winwood) is one of those songs that sounds impressive but only uses three main chords: A, G, and D.…
SRV Style Closing Riff in E: The One Lick You Need
If there’s one riff every blues guitar player should own, it’s this one. It’s a closing riff — the kind of phrase you use to…
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…
Blues Double Stops – Move Your Riff Up the Neck
You’ve nailed the basic riff, added the shuffle, and mastered the bends. Now it’s time to break out of the box and take this riff…