Blues Song Genealogy: “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”
by David Hamburger Video guitar lesson: (part 1) (more…)...
5 Killer Shred Guitar Lessons
by Jeff Beasley Top educator and TrueFire’s resident Monster of the Shred, Jeff Beasley presents 5 Killer Shred Guitar Lessons covering a selection of shred ...
How to Get Great Guitar Tone: Jeff Beck’s Guitars
by Jeff McErlain Let’s talk about one of my favorite players, Jeff Beck, and how he gets his tone via guitar selection. When we think of Jeff Beck we think o...
Amazing Grace Guitar Lesson
by Joe Dalton Performing Amazing Grace on the guitar with the proper feeling is what makes it work. The second chorus adds harmonies in sixths. In the third ...
7 Great Guitar Gifts Under $25
'Tis the season for gift giving, and we want to help you find the best gifts for guitarists. It can be difficult to find a good gift for a guitar player, especi...
7 Little Known Effects Of Music On The Body
by Charlie Doom Music is as old as humanity, yet we know very little about the powerful form of communication. These seven facts will help shed a little ligh...
Life Lessons From Chuck Loeb
After decades of working in music, you're still making strides in your career. What are some challenges you face making a living making music?
The same challen...
Blues Expose Fast Shuffle Rhythm Performance
This is a 12 Bar Blues in D with a ‘quick’ change in measure 2. Making another appearance is the trusty ol’ Boogie Woogie rhythm, but this time it’s moving alon...
Blues Expose Fast Shuffle Intro
A fast shuffle is usually a happy shuffle, keep your thoughts happy while soloing. Try to create a melodic flow without confusion. Let each note have meaning an...
Thank You From TrueFire
The best way to express our thanks to our loyal members and students is to offer you big savings of 20% - 50% off our entire catalog PLUS an extraordinary g...
Blues Expose Fast Shuffle Rhythm Breakdown
Josh walks through his rhythm playing on the Fast Shuffle in D. It may take a little time to build the left hand stamina required to hold this part down far mor...
Blues Expose Fast Shuffle Lead Performance
Red & Josh play a few more choruses of a Fast Shuffle in D, this time with the focus shifted to Red’s lead. In this solo, Red is doing some cool blending of Maj...