Tush by ZZ Top: How to Play This Classic Blues Rock Riff
Tush might be the most fun you can have with three chords and a bad attitude. ZZ Top built this riff on G pentatonic minor,…
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Practicing Strumming with a Metronome: Build Rock-Solid Timing
If your strumming sounds good alone but falls apart when you play with other people, timing is the issue. And the fastest way to fix…
The Secret to Noodling on Guitar
If you’ve ever picked up your guitar with no plan — just playing whatever comes to mind — you’ve probably been noodling. But what separates…
Chord Progression in the Key of C, G, D & A | Riff Ninja
Finding the right chord progression is one of the most frustrating parts of learning guitar—until you understand the pattern. Once you know the simple formula…
Double Stop Blues: A Cool Blues Riff Using Doublestops
Double stops are one of the easiest ways to make your blues soloing sound bigger without adding any complexity to your fretting hand. You’re just…
Guitar Practice Routine for Beginners (What to Practice and How)
The number one question I get from beginner students isn’t about chords or scales. It’s “what should I actually be practicing?” And I get it.…