Simple Riffs on the Open E String

Rock History: The Deep Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll

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With it’s unique combination of blues, boogie woogie, jazz, gospel, western swing, and country music, Rock ‘n’ roll revolutionized the American music scene in the 1940s and 1950s. Early rock ‘n’ roll stars like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and Elvis Presley challenged the status quo writing and performing songs about fast cars, school life, and easy dating.

For the full lesson, click on the PDF file below. To jam along with the backing track, click on the second link.

PDF: Simple Riffs on the Open E String

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