Cool Country Guitar Riff: Inverted Thirds with Hybrid Picking
Country guitar has its own sound. A lot of it comes from double-note riffs that move together like a single melody. What you’re about to…
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The Dominant 7th Chord in Blues & Country
The dominant 7th chord is essential for blues and country guitar. If you enjoy either of these styles, understanding this chord will unlock classic sounds…
Guitar Notes for Beginners: How the Fretboard Actually Works
Most beginner guitarists learn chords and scales without ever understanding the notes underneath them. And that’s fine for a while. But at some point, you…
Brown Eyed Girl Chords For Guitar
“Brown Eyed Girl” is one of those songs every guitar player should have in their back pocket. Van Morrison’s 1967 classic has that instantly recognizable…
Chromatic Guitar Scale: Easy Pattern + Practice Tips
The chromatic scale is one of the most fundamental guitar scales on the instrument—and probably the most misunderstood. Most guitarists think there’s only one “right”…
How To Play Power Chords On Guitar
Want to learn how to play something on the guitar, quick and dirty like? Then power chords are just up your alley. All you need…