Original Guitar-Land exercise #281 Tuning: Standard Key: A Minor Skill focus: Shuffle e|--------------------------------| B|--------------------------------| G|--------------------------------| D|--2-2-4-4-2-2-5-4-2-2-4-4-2-2---| A|--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---| E|--------------------------------3-0| PM = palm mute where it feels tight. Keep the rhythm steady before adding speed.
Mini lesson
How to play it
This original exercise teaches shuffle in a blues rock setting. Start slowly, keep the picking hand relaxed, and listen for even timing before increasing speed. Use this as a free practice page, then connect it to the related premium course for backing tracks and deeper walkthroughs.Practice plan
1. Clap or count the rhythm before playing.2. Play the riff at a slow tempo for two clean loops.
3. Raise the metronome by 5 BPM only after it feels relaxed.
4. Record one take and listen for timing, muting and transitions.
5. Save the tab to a practice list if it needs another pass tomorrow.