The Flatted Fifth: The Devils Interval That Became the Blues Note
The flatted fifth. The devil’s chord. The devil’s interval. This lesson is part of our blues scale series. If you lived long enough ago, they’d…
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Chuck Berry Guitar Licks: Double Stop Rhythm Riffs (Part 1)
If you don’t know any Chuck Berry riffs, you’re in trouble. Seriously. The man practically invented rock and roll guitar, and his double stop rhythm…
How to Improve Your Strumming: Practice Tips That Actually Work
You can play all the right chords and still sound like a beginner. Nine times out of ten, strumming is the reason. It’s the thing…
E Major Guitar Riff Trick: Harmonic vs Melodic Playing
Want to know the difference between playing notes separately and playing them together? Let me show you a riff inspired by “Hey Tonight” by John…
Open D Slide Guitar Tricks: Combining Rhythm and Lead
Open D tuning is one of the most popular choices for slide guitar – and for good reason. The tuning gives you that rich, full…
Tush Guitar Riff: ZZ Top’s Classic in G Pentatonic Minor
ZZ Top knew how to write a riff. “Tush” is built on three power chords and one harmonic idea. It’s not complicated, but it’s got…