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Rock and Roll Rhythm Guitar: Second Riff & Endings (Part 2)
Alright, welcome back. This is part 2 of the Rock and Roll Rhythm and Riff lesson, and if you haven’t gone through part 1 with…
Parts of an Electric Guitar: What Everything Does and Why It Matters
Boys and girls, let me tell you something. If you’re picking up an electric guitar for the first time, you might feel a little lost…
The B Chord on Guitar: 3 Ways to Play It
The B chord on guitar has a reputation for being difficult — and honestly, it kind of is. Unlike most other major chords, there’s no…
Open G Slide Guitar Riffs: Picking, Expression & Single Note Lines
Now that you’ve got your Open G progressions down, it’s time to add some riffs. These are the melodic phrases that fill the spaces between…
1 Finger Blues for Beginners
Want to play blues but feel overwhelmed? Learn a complete 12-bar blues using just one finger. Three simple shapes, one authentic blues sound.