“House of the Rising Sun”
July 5, 2011 4 CommentsToday we’re learning the classic folk song made popular by the Animals in the 60′s. Everyone knows it, so it’s going to be a ton of fun!
60′s
Bob Dylan – “The Times They Are A Changin”
August 3, 2011 1 CommentThis Dylan masterpiece uses the 34 time signature to deliver a powerful message about an evolving world. Today we’ll show you how to play it.
Cream Style Riff Using Clapton Box
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe Clapton box is known for its low, grungy sound, and many bands, including Cream, have used it to create timeless riffs. We’ll show you how they might use it.
James Brown Style Riff Using the Dorian Mode
July 28, 2011 1 CommentThe Dorian mode can be super funky, and we’ll show you how with this James Brown style riff.
Jimi Hendrix – “Hey Joe” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got a Hendrix classic to get some extra work with our newest batch of chords. This is an easy version that even a beginner can play and have fun with!
Roy Orbison – “Pretty Woman” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentGrab your black suit and sunglasses for this one (purring optional)!
Temptations Style Pentatonic Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsLearn a major pentatonic riff in the style of the Temptations. Get your Motown on!
The Beatles – “Let It Be” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsTo get more practice with the F chord, we’ve got an absolute classic, this time it’s The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” So let’s get started!
The Doors Style 7th Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 2 CommentsThe Doors were known for combining jazz and blues influences into their psychadelic sound, and key to that was their use of 7th chords.
The Who Style Barre Chord Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsHere’s another riff to practice using all the different barre chords, this time in the style of British rock legends The Who.
The Who Style Open 7th Sus Chord Riff
September 1, 2011 No Comments7th Sus chords are a favorite among The Who guitarist Pete Townhend and can be heard on many of their classic tracks. Today we’ll learn a riff inspired by the British mega group!
Wes Montgomery Style Adv. Octave Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsJazz great Wes Montgomery used octaves extensively to create his signature sound. We’ll show you a typical way he might use this shape.