Dealing with chords etc. on a 3 string |
Sometimes a controversial topic, what happens when you attempt to play a 3 string like it's a 6 string? (it's my site, I can say stuff like that) |
intermediate | 3 string fretted | |
playing a slow blues |
For intermediate and advanced players, this one will help you play notes based on the sound that they make. |
intermediate | ||
Phrasing |
The fewer the strings, the less options you have for notes to pick, that's just how it is. When it comes to phrasing however there's no limit to what you can do so learning how to use this to your advantage makes sense. |
intermediate | ||
Some techniques for rhythm playing |
Some ideas for your rock/boogie rhythm playing on the 4 string |
intermediate | 4 string | |
17 Blues turnarounds for the 3 string |
17 Blues turnarounds for the 3 string. Grab the TAB here
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intermediate | ||
Playing in Tune |
Fine tune your ear by learning to construct a major scale on one string. |
intermediate | 3 string fretless | |
Vibrato |
A closer look at how to improve your vibrato |
intermediate | 3 string fretless | |
Wang Wang Doodle |
Howlin' Wolf's version of Willie Dixon's one chord classic |
intermediate | 3 string fretless | |
Nobody's Fault But Mine |
Willie Johnson's classic is a one chord tune with a slide guitar riff that closely mimics the vocal line. |
intermediate | 3 string fretless | |
Dust My Broom |
Elmore James take on the old Robert Johnson song. This is a good one to demonstrate how triplets work in a shuffle groove |
intermediate | 3 string fretless |
