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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12 Bar Blues Ending
Every blues tune needs a finish, and there’s one ending that’s been standard for as long as anyone can remember — the semitone slide. You’ve…
7 Beginner Guitar Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
After 45 years of teaching guitar, I’ve seen the same mistakes come through my door over and over. The good news? They’re all fixable. And…
Chord Substitutions Guitar: Cool Basic Chord Substitutions (For 2 Guitars)
Understanding chord substitutions guitar is a big step forward for any guitarist. Once you get this under your fingers, you’ll start seeing the fretboard differently…
One Tone Bends on Guitar: Get Your Solos Singing
One of the quickest ways to make your solos more expressive is string bending, and the one tone bend is where you want to start.…
How to Make Guitar Scales Sound Darker
Every guitarist reaches a point where they want their playing to sound heavier, moodier, more intense. The minor scale already sounds darker than major, but…