Roy Buchanan Guitar Licks: One-Tone Bends That Cry
Now we’re getting into the emotional core of Roy Buchanan’s playing. Part 1 taught you the mechanics. Part 2 is where you learn to make…
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How to Transpose Guitar Riffs Anywhere on the Fretboard
Ever wish you could move a riff to a different spot on the fretboard? That’s exactly what transposing is. Think of it like moving furniture…
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…
Bass Guitar Lesson – The Inverted Fifth
In this bass guitar lesson, we’ll be looking at ‘inverted fifths’, which basically means playing the root note and its fifth note at a lower…
Open E Tuning for Slide Guitar: How to Tune & Where Your Chords Live
Open E is one of the classic tunings for slide guitar, used by everyone from Duane Allman to Derek Trucks. Like other open tunings, it…
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…