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How to Connect Pentatonic Scales Across the Fretboard
Once you know a pentatonic box position, the next question is always the same: how do I get out of this box? Learning to connect…
Playing Slide Guitar: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
Want to try playing slide guitar but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place. Slide guitar looks complicated, but the basics are…
Guitar Switchbacks: Join Scales with Descending Drone Riffs
You’ve learned one scale position. Now you’ve learned another. But how do you connect them? That’s what switchbacks do. They’re small groups of three descending…
Fingerpicking Patterns: Arpeggio Techniques
You’ve mastered the basics. You’ve locked in the three-group pattern. Now comes the fun part—actual arpeggios. This is where fingerpicking stops being an exercise and…
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…