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Jarred Garneau
- Aug 5
- 1 min
Notable Influences: Duane Allman
Duane Allman (1946-1971) was an American guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Renowned for his slide guitar playing...
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Jarred Garneau
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Exploring Different Tunings for Slide Guitar
Slide guitar, a staple in blues, rock, and country music, offers a unique sound characterized by smooth, gliding notes. While the...
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Jarred Garneau
- Jun 3
- 1 min
Notable Influences: Blind Willie Johnson
Blind Willie Johnson, (a personal favorite of mine) was born in 1897 in Texas, and a pioneering figure in the world of gospel and blues...
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Jarred Garneau
- May 1
- 1 min
Notable influences: Elmore James
Master of the Slide GuitarElmore James, born in Mississippi in 1918, revolutionized blues music with his distinctive slide guitar style....
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Jarred Garneau
- Apr 1
- 1 min
History of Slide Guitar
Slide guitar has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century. Originating in the American South, it evolved from the use of glass...
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Jarred Garneau
- Mar 19, 2022
- 1 min
What Have You Been Listening To?
Hello everyone! I have decided to switch things up this week by asking you a question: What have you been listening to? I believe...
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Jarred Garneau
- Mar 5, 2022
- 1 min
How To Play Slide Guitar: "The Sky Is Crying"
Elmore James, famously dubbed "The King Of Slide Guitar" was a post-WWII guitarist that was incredibly influential amongst future slide...
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Jarred Garneau
- Feb 27, 2022
- 1 min
12 Bar Blues Shuffle - In Open-E
A must know progression for all budding blues guitarists, here is music for how to play it in Open-E. Use this progression in between...
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Jarred Garneau
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
3 Acoustic Slide Riffs You Must Know - Part 3
Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground - Blind Willie Johnson Based on hymn that was popular in the south at that time, this song since...
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Jarred Garneau
- Feb 11, 2022
- 1 min
3 Acoustic Slide Riffs You Must Know - Part 2
You Gotta Move - Mississippi Fred Mcdowell Famously covered by The Rolling Stones on their landmark album, Sticky Fingers, this tune was...
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Jarred Garneau
- Dec 18, 2021
- 1 min
3 Acoustic Slide Riffs You Must Know - Part 1
Son House was a Pre-WWII guitarist that played a steel-bodied resonator. He was a huge influence on both Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters,...
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Jarred Garneau
- Dec 4, 2021
- 1 min
Slide Guitar Riffs Everyone Should Know: "I Can't Be Satisfied" - Muddy Waters
Mckinley Morganfield, famously known as Muddy Waters, is a giant among slide guitarists. Known for his booming baritone voice and slide...
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Jarred Garneau
- Nov 13, 2021
- 1 min
Guitar Lick In The Style Of Duane Allman: "Layla"
Duane Allman is one of the most revered slide player's in modern music, and for good reason. Check out his fiery solo on "Layla" before...
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Jarred Garneau
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 min
How to play Dominant 13 Chords in Open-E
Dominant 13 chords are a great chord to add to your blues playing to make it sound a bit more jazzy. Here is a cool chord shape for you...
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Jarred Garneau
- Sep 11, 2021
- 1 min
How to learn spread triads in Open-E
Spread triads are a fun way to play your triads. Spread triads are formed by taking the middle note in the chord and moving it up an...
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Jarred Garneau
- Sep 4, 2021
- 1 min
How to learn the fretboard - All the notes
Concluding my posts from previous weeks on learning the fretboard in Open-E, now we are going to learn all the notes! Try to dedicate 5...
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Jarred Garneau
- Aug 28, 2021
- 1 min
How to learn the fretboard in Open-E: C Major Scale
Continuing my post from last week on learning the fretboard in Open-E using the fretboard markers, now we are going to map out the...
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Jarred Garneau
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
How to learn the fretboard in Open-E: Fret Markers
Learning the notes on the fretboard is a topic that is often over-looked by many guitarists (both amateur and professional), and that...
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Jarred Garneau
- Aug 14, 2021
- 1 min
How to play E Minor Pentatonic in Open-E
Arguably the most popular scale to play on guitar, E minor pentatonic scales are essential for any budding guitarist looking to play...
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