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Songwriting is something many guitar players aspire to, but few ever take the leap. In this series, we’re going to pull back the veil on…
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Sharp Dressed Man Chords – ZZ Top Rhythm Guitar
Sharp Dressed Man is one of those ZZ Top tracks that sounds bigger than it should. Billy Gibbons recorded it as a three piece —…
Guitar Chord Embellishments: Add Color to G, C, D, and Em
Want to make your chords sound more interesting? Chord embellishments are little additions and variations that add color to your playing. They all come out…
Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar
Getting your fingerstyle guitar technique down solid is one of the best things you can do for your guitar playing. It doesn’t matter if you’re…
Using Guitar Triads for Rhythm
Understanding guitar triads is a big step forward for any guitarist. Once you get this under your fingers, you’ll start seeing the fretboard differently. Triads…
Blues Chords on Guitar: Master the Essential Shapes
Most guitar players think learning blues chords means memorizing a bunch of complicated jazz voicings. That’s not where you start. The foundation of blues guitar…