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Power Chord Inversions: Add a Low Bass Note for a Bigger Sound
You already know the basic power chord shape. But there’s a trick that can make your power chords sound twice as big – and it’s…
Drop C Tuning
Alternate tunings open up a world of possibilities on the guitar, and drop C tuning gives you that deep, powerful low end that’s perfect for…
Alternate Picking Guitar: Alternate Guitar Picking and Bass Lines
One of my favorite tricks for country-style guitar is alternating between bass notes and strums using inversions. It’s a core guitar technique that gives your…
Learning Guitar Notes Made Easy
If you want to learn the notes on your guitar, it helps to know a few shortcuts. (If you’re completely unfamiliar with the notes on…
Chord Progression in the Key of C, G, D & A | Riff Ninja
Finding the right chord progression is one of the most frustrating parts of learning guitar—until you understand the pattern. Once you know the simple formula…