Here’s a cool chord progression you need to know! It’s so cool, you’re quite likely to recognize it from some hit songs. Here are a few that use very similar progressions: Here’s this chord progression in the key of E minor (Em), but you can of course transpose them to any key you need. Here…
Over the years I’ve collected some great pieces of gear. I don’t love every piece of gear I obtain, not by a long shot. And generally, before I invest any amount of money, I research the heck out of the product before pulling the trigger. If you’re on a research journey maybe my experience with…
How to do a blues turnaround! The turnaround is a cool riff that shows up time and again in blues and rock songs. Sometimes it shows up as an introductory phrase, sometimes it shows up as the riff in the last measure of a 12-bar blues, leading right back to the start (hence “turnaround”). There…
Blues Shuffle 101: Your First Guitarist’s Guide to Groovy Rhythms
The guitar is a minimalist instrument: it is six wires attached to a piece of wood. Yet despite its simplicity I’m consistently amazed at the emotion those wires can evoke. One thing I love about the blues shuffle is that all you need to make this driving groove happen is two strings and a desire to rock.
For the new guitarist, some tips and information that will help you out at your first jam session