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Inverted Fourths on Guitar: The Secret Behind Smoke on the Water
Ever wonder why the Smoke on the Water riff sounds so distinctive? It’s not a standard power chord. It uses something called an inverted fourth…
Acoustic Blues Guitar Boogie
If there’s one riff that sounds like the blues, it’s the boogie. That walking, bouncing bass pattern you hear in every juke joint and roadhouse…
12 Bar Blues in Open D7: Playing the 1-4-5 in Dominant 7th Tuning
Once you’ve got your guitar in Open D7 tuning, the next step is putting it to work with your slide guitar. The 12 bar blues…
Guitar Strap Locks: Why Your Guitar Needs Strap Locks
Boys and girls, I’m going to tell you a story that still makes me wince. It’s a story about a mistake that cost me two…
Hybrid Picking Guitar: Combine Your Pick and Fingers
Hybrid picking sounds fancy, but it’s really just learning to hold a pick and use your fingers at the same time. I’ve been doing this…