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Riffs in the Key of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
By Damian Fanelli and Jonathan Graham published
Learn some of the licks Sister Rosetta used and how to apply them into a traditional gospel chord progression and beyond.

How to Play Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy” Sliding Chords
By Chris Scapelliti published
A guitar solo is the highlight of any Stevie Ray Vaughan song, and the solos he performed in his 1983 hit “Pride and Joy” are among his finest.

The B.B. Box: learn B.B. King's trademark solo shape
By Andy Aledort published
Learn how to create some cool B.B.-style blues solo licks and phrases

Expand Your Melodic Colors with Ninth Arpeggios
By Matt Warnock published
Explore two common fingerings for ninth arpeggios applied to a ii v I chord progression.

How to Mix Chords with Blues Licks
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Mixing small chords into your blues licks is a great way to give your soloing a more polished sound.

How to Play Like Chicago Blues Guitar Legend Magic Sam
By Andy Aledort published
Learn how to play like one of the most talented and distinctive musicians in the pantheon of Chicago blues guitar greats.

How to Use Open Strings for Blues
By Jackson Maxwell published
This video takes you through a few keys, and shows you how you can use open strings in each.

A Guide to Basic Jazz-Blues Changes
By Jimmy Brown published
Presenting a more musically sophisticated variation on the standard 12-bar blues.
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