Part of learning to play blues guitar involves learning small slices of music called riffs and licks. A riff is number of notes or chords that are repeated throughout a song. Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple, Crossroads by Eric Clapton and Stroll On by The Yardbirds are classic examples of riff-based songs. A lick is simply a sequence of notes that can be used as a basis for improvisation or composing solos. The process of learning licks from other guitarists gives you a collection of musical ideas plus the experience gained from the hours you spend finding and…
