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…
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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…
Really Simple Guitar Chords
Understanding simple guitar chords is a big step forward for any guitarist. Once you get this under your fingers, you’ll start seeing the fretboard differently…
Guitar Octaves: Using Octaves in Your Guitar Solos
The octave is one of the simplest intervals on guitar, and one of the most powerful in a solo. Jazzers like Wes Montgomery built entire…
Country Strumming Patterns for Guitar
Country guitar has a distinctive rhythmic feel that separates it from straight rock strumming. The secret isn’t complicated chord shapes or fancy licks — it’s…
12 Bar Blues in Open G: Finding Your I-IV-V for Slide Guitar
If you’ve got your guitar tuned to Open G and you’re wondering “now what?” – the 12 bar blues is your answer. It’s the most…