Harmonic Minor Scale
In this lesson, I’ll show you how to play the E Harmonic Minor Scale so you can incorporate it into your own songs or lead… Read More »Harmonic Minor Scale
Kenny Mann
Polymeter/Polyrhythm
Although sometimes used synonymously, polymeter is the use of two metric frameworks (time signatures) simultaneously, while polyrhythm refers to the simultaneous use of two or… Read More »Polymeter/Polyrhythm
Cmaj9, C9, Cm9, C added 9th Chords
The guitar chords on this page are built from the C major scale. The C major scale has 7 scale steps. They are the notes… Read More »Cmaj9, C9, Cm9, C added 9th Chords
What Is Strumming?
Strumming, for a guitarist, generally is used specifically to refer to when a guitarist loosely plays a series of basic guitar chords with the same rhythmic set of up and down strokes.
One common mistake among beginner guitarists is to use guitar strumming patterns in place of proper rhythmic control or to try to regulate any guitar into a strumming pattern. This is usually only used for more background rhythm parts, and shouldn’t be confused with acoustic guitar lessons on techniques that are intentionally more precise. Read More »What Is Strumming?
Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker
Born near Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1917 to a sharecropper family, John Lee Hooker was one of the last links to the blues of the deep… Read More »Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker
Touch Me by The Doors
Intro Begin the first measure by placing your 1st finger on the second fret on the “G” string. Barre your 4th finger on the fifth… Read More »Touch Me by The Doors
“Surrender” by Cheap Trick
Riff Rundown
Guitar Tab, Audio, Video, and full tab download.
Difficulty: Easy – Intermediate
Composer – Cheap Trick
Where to find this song – Heaven Tonight track #1
Release Date -January 1978
Cheap Trick was formed in 1975 by Robin Zander, Rick Nielson, Tom Petersson, and Bun E. Carlos. The band toured extensively before releasing their first album in 1977. The album failed to chart in the US but did well in Japan. It was in Japan that the group recorded their 1979 “Live at Budokon.” The album reached number 4 on the US charts and sold more than three million copies. Their next album, ” Dream Police, was also a hit and spawned two top 10 singles.
Hey Hey by Eric Clapton
You should finger-pick this one. Notice the constant bass quarter notes on the low E and A strings. You should pick these with your thumb.… Read More »Hey Hey by Eric Clapton
The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
Intro Solo Below is a breakdown of the intro solo to “The Thrill Is Gone”. You can hear what the entire solo sounds like here:… Read More »The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
“Pretty Little Ditty” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Riff Rundown
Difficulty: Easy (guitar) – Advanced (bass)
“Butterfly” Riff
This Chili Pepper riff from the instrumental song “Pretty Little Ditty” off of their 1989 album “Mother’s Milk” would resurface about 10 years later in the popular hit by the band Crazy Town called “Butterfly”. It’s the later version by Crazy Town that is most recognized now, but let’s not forget who really wrote the music.