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…
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How To Play Sharp Dressed Man On Guitar
The intro riff to ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man” is one of the most recognizable in blues rock — and it’s easier than it sounds.…
All Along The Watchtower Guitar Chords (+ Hendrix Intro Riff)
The All Along The Watchtower chords are just three: A, Bm, and G. That’s it — one of rock’s most iconic songs built on a…
John Fogerty Guitar Licks: The Minor Third Slide (Part 2)
John Fogerty used this riff constantly. It shows up in Green River, Suzy Q, and he even moves it around as a solo riff in…
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…
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…