7:19·28K views·Jul 2025·Released 1955·Taught by Marty Music
ScalesBluesKey of E84 BPM
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What you'll learn
The classic Mannish Boy riff
A minor pentatonic phrasing
Essential blues techniques
Blues turnaround patterns
About this lesson
Learn how to play Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters on guitar! This iconic blues riff lesson teaches you the classic A minor pentatonic phrasing, essential techniques, and a killer blues turnaround.
This is a must-know for blues fans and one of the most iconic riffs in blues history. I’ll show you how to play that signature groove using the A minor pentatonic scale, plus how to add bluesy embellishments and a classic ending move.
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