Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters is one of the most iconic blues tunes ever recorded. And the good news? It’s based on a simple, repetitive riff that’s perfect for beginners learning to groove. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to play the main riff and add some subtle variations to make it sound authentic. A must-learn for anyone diving into electric blues!
Mannish Boy – Muddy Waters – Guitar Tutorial
- Artist: Muddy Waters
- Genres: Blues
- Decades: 50's and earlier
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Mannish Boy Chords:
Strumming Pattern:
1
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a
2
+
a
3
+
a
4
+
a
Time Signature
111 bpm
Difficulty: Beginner
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