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BB King Guitar Licks: The Third String Bend (Part 2)
What good guitar player couldn’t be inspired by BB King’s playing? And if you’re not a good guitar player yet, learning some of BB’s riffs…
Blues Double Stops – Move Your Riff Up the Neck
You’ve nailed the basic riff, added the shuffle, and mastered the bends. Now it’s time to break out of the box and take this riff…
Quarter Notes vs Eighth Notes — Beginner Rhythm Guitar Lesson
Quarter notes and eighth notes are the two building blocks behind almost every strumming pattern. Understanding how they relate to each other — and how…
Acoustic Beginner 1 – Your First 3 Chords
When you’re first getting started learning to play the acoustic guitar, don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed trying to learn tons of chords. This is…
The B Chord on Guitar: 3 Ways to Play It
The B chord on guitar has a reputation for being difficult — and honestly, it kind of is. Unlike most other major chords, there’s no…