Vertical Solo Riff in E Major: Drone Note Technique
Let me show you something cool on the B string. It’s a vertical solo riff that sounds way more complicated than it actually is. The…
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Flatpicking Licks in the Key of G
Flatpicking licks are what make guitar sing. When I lean into that E minor pentatonic over a G chord, something magical happens—simple notes become a…
Margaritaville Guitar Riff: Double Stop Intro in B Minor
When Jimmy Buffett wrote Margaritaville, he created one of the most instantly recognizable guitar intros in pop music. The riff uses double stop harmonies in…
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…
Sunshine of Your Love Riff: D Pentatonic Scale & Song Structure (Part 1)
Sunshine of Your Love is a masterpiece of blues-rock. Cream created a song that’s been covered thousands of times, and that riff is instantly recognizable.…
Hagstrom Viking Review
The Hagstrom Viking is a great guitar for the money. In this review Colin talks about its strong points as well as some things to…