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The blues scale isn’t just for blues – it’s been used in some of rock and metal’s biggest riffs and solos, too. Here’s how to make it work for you, no matter what ...

The blues scale is one of the most important guitar scales to learn, whether in rock, metal or – naturally – blues. This scale is a hexatonic scale, which means it has six notes. Essentially, it’s a ...
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6 scales from around the world that every guitar player should know – and how to use them

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jun Sato/WireImage/Getty Images As guitarists, we’re always looking for new sounds and ...
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3 rhythm guitar skills all players should learn: pentatonic riffing, folky chord strumming and rock groove

Guitar lesson: Seasoned players and guitar newbies alike need to stay in shape when it comes to core skills like strumming and timing – so that’s what we’re looking at here. And if you thought the ...
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8 essential contemporary blues guitar licks to learn

Whether it’s the fuzz-fuelled lo-fi riffing of The White Stripes and The Black Keys or the Zeppelin-like hard rock sensibilities of Rival Sons and Greta Van Fleet, it’s fair to say that blues guitar ...