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Category Archives: Licks

Demo Solo in the style of Chicago Blues

July 1, 2013by ewguitar 3 Comments

Learning how to improvise is a daunting challenge. One of the best ways to get a feel for what to play and when to play it is to learn solos […]

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How to play the intro to CCR’s “Fortunate Son”

June 18, 2013by ewguitar Leave a comment

Learn how to play the intro in Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. – – For more information about me and the […]

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How to play the pentatonic scale in 5 positions

April 23, 2013by ewguitar Leave a comment

The pentatonic scale is the most important scale in rock and blues playing. I gave an in-depth look at it here. Now learn how to play the pentatonic scale in […]

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Blues March with Basic Licks

April 17, 2013by ewguitar 1 Comment

Learn to play the 12-bar blues with some basic but essential blues licks by watching my latest video. Get the transcription (TAB) here. – – For more information about me […]

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“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” riff

April 9, 2013by ewguitar 2 Comments

Learn how to play the main riff in Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. – – For more information […]

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How to play the solo to Phish’s “Ocelot”

February 19, 2013by ewguitar 1 Comment

Learn how to play the solo in Phish’s “Ocelot” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. – – For more information about me and the guitar lessons that […]

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How to play the solo to The Black Crowes’ “Hard to Handle”

September 13, 2012by ewguitar 5 Comments

Learn how to play the solo in The Black Crowes’ “Hard to Handle” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. – – For more information about me and […]

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How to play the intro solo in Magic Sam’s “Sweet Home Chicago”

August 14, 2012by ewguitar 4 Comments

Learn how to play the intro solo in Magic Sam’s “Sweet Home Chicago” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. Here is the backing track as well. – – […]

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B-flat Blues – Solo Jazz Guitar Comping

July 23, 2012by ewguitar 1 Comment

I learned this basic B-flat Blues solo guitar arrangement with walking bass lines from Mike Williams as a student in Berklee College of Music’s Blues Guitar Workshop. This arrangement is […]

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12-bar Blues – Three guitar rhythms combined

July 2, 2012by ewguitar 3 Comments

The blues is a vast genre, full of different rhythms, licks and forms. I thought I’d simplify the blues down to three distinct rhythm guitar parts – the march, the […]

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