Here is a lesson in the style of Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters. In this lesson, we’ll cover the basic form of the riff as well as several variations that are common and popular.

The main thing to realize is that there isn’t just one single right way to play this tune. You’ll often hear variations and it’s more important to be aware of them so you can hear them quickly.

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