How to Play Mannish Boy (Iconic Muddy Waters Blues Riff!)

From Marty Music.

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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0:00 – Intro / Muddy Waters Style
1:12 – Classic Blues Riff Breakdown (A Minor Pentatonic)
2:33 – Bending & Embellishing the Riff
3:44 – Bonus Hammer-On & Lick Ideas
4:40 – How to End the Blues Riff (Turnaround)
5:28 – A9 Chord Voicing (Advanced Flavor!)
6:25 – Final Playthrough / Outro