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It is fair to say that many blues guitar players feel comfortable staying inside the blues box. Sometimes, however, if you are a blues player, you might find yo...
As a guitar player, it is imperative that you know how to construct chords quickly and accurately. This skill becomes necessary when you enter a jam session wit...
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