Hey Joe Guitar Solo Lesson (Jimi Hendrix)
If you already know the chords to “Hey Joe” and you’ve been itching to solo over it, this lesson breaks down what’s actually going on…
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Blues Riff in E Minor With Chromatic Passing Notes
This riff comes straight out of the E pentatonic minor scale — with one extra ingredient that gives it that raw blues edge. It’s a…
Inverted Fourths on Guitar: The Secret Behind Smoke on the Water
Ever wonder why the Smoke on the Water riff sounds so distinctive? It’s not a standard power chord. It uses something called an inverted fourth…
The Most Popular Strumming Pattern In The World
This might be the most widely-used strumming pattern in popular music — and a must-know from any collection of strumming patterns. Once you learn it,…
Easy Guitar Riff for Beginners: One String, Big Sound
You want to sound like you know what you’re doing on the guitar? Here’s a trick: you only need one string. This is part of…
How to Slide in Your Guitar Riffs: Technique Guide
Slides bring a lot of soul to guitar. They’re smooth, expressive, and they connect one note to another without picking. Once you learn how to…