01Chords
Guitar Chords for Beginners: 8 Essential Chords to Learn First
Eight essential shapes. Clear diagrams. A chord progression you can play today.
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01 / RIFF ROULETTE THE GUITAR PLAYBOOK
LEARN THE BASICS.
MAKE SOMETHING LOUD.
Chords, riffs, rhythm, jamming and the creative steps in between. Ten practical, free guitar guides for players who want to go beyond following tabs and start making their own music.
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02 / 10 ARTICLES START ANYWHERE
THE PLAYBOOK.
Start with your first chord or jump straight into creating a riff. Every guide ends with something you can actually play.
02Riffs
Easy Guitar Riffs for Beginners: Play Your First Riff Today
Three original, beginner-friendly riffs you can play on one string.
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03Songwriting
How to Write a Guitar Riff: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Three notes, one rhythm, one original idea. You can write something today.
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04Rock basics
Power Chords for Beginners: Start Playing Rock Guitar
Two notes. Big sound. The building blocks of punk, grunge and rock riffs.
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05Practice
A 15-Minute Guitar Practice Routine for Beginners
A short practice session that ends with something you actually created.
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06Songwriting
How to Turn Guitar Chords Into Your Own Riffs
Turn four familiar chords into a melody that’s uniquely yours.
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07Rhythm
5 Easy Guitar Rhythm Exercises for Beginners
Five easy exercises to make even simple notes sound more musical.
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08Jamming
How to Jam With Drum Beats on Guitar
No band needed: learn to lock in with a drum groove and make a riff.
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09Improvisation
Guitar Improvisation for Beginners: Make Up Your Own Music
Five notes and four exercises to start trusting your ears.
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10Creative ideas
What to Play on Guitar When You’re Bored: 10 Creative Ideas
Ten creative prompts to break the loop of playing the same old riffs.
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01 / LEARN IT02 / PLAY IT03 / MAKE IT YOURS
Already playing? Skip the lesson and write your first original riff.