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SRV Guitar Licks: Chromatic Pass Notes in E Minor (Part 1)
You want to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan? Then let’s talk about one of his favorite tricks — chromatic pass notes. I’ve been playing blues…
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…
Triplet Strum Pattern: How to Add a Waltz Feel to Your Guitar
Most strumming patterns are based on eighth notes — a straight down-up-down-up feel in 4/4 time. The triplet strum pattern breaks that mold completely and…
Power Chords on Guitar: The 2-Note Shortcut to Any Song
If you’re a real beginner and you’re struggling with full chords or bar chords, I’ve got something for you. Power chords. Two notes, one simple…
How to Strum Guitar: A Beginner’s Guide to Technique
Learning how to strum guitar is one of the first things every beginner needs to figure out — and it’s one of the things that…