Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This little box in the key of E is one of the most useful spots on the whole neck for riffs and rhythm playing. It centers around the open low E and runs up through frets 5 and 7 on the E, A, and D strings, with a natural spot to throw in a bluesy slide on the D string.
What makes this position so rich is everything that lives at that seventh fret. You've got a classic E7 right there, the E7 sharp 9 which is that Hendrix chord, and the E9 for a James Brown style funk thing. Three completely different flavors, all from the same spot.
Spend some time in that box and see how many different directions you can take it!
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This little box in the key of E is one of the most useful spots on the whole neck for riffs and rhythm playing. It centers around the open low E and runs up through frets 5 and 7 on the E, A, and D strings, with a natural spot to throw in a bluesy slide on the D string.
What makes this position so rich is everything that lives at that seventh fret. You've got a classic E7 right there, the E7 sharp 9 which is that Hendrix chord, and the E9 for a James Brown style funk thing. Three completely different flavors, all from the same spot.
Spend some time in that box and see how many different directions you can take it!
#guitarlesson #bluesguitar #guitartips
🌐 Join my Marty Music Community & surround yourself with other like-minded guitar players! Monthly membership includes livestreams with me & tons of premium content — you can even start for FREE! → martymusic.com/memberships
More Guitar Resources:
🎵 Get my FREE Guitar Guide PDF—packed with chords, scales, triads, arpeggios, and more: martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook
🎸 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: martymusic.com/free-courses
Follow me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz
🎟️ Come see me LIVE at one of my upcoming events: bandsintown.com/a/1364263-marty-schwartz
Check out the Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 Guitar - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkQ6Zy
Free Boss Katana Patches - bosstoneexchange.com/creator/125b3da8-184c-48b5-83d8-cbcbe9a15807/?utm_source=share
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/e4A326
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Amazon amazon.com/shop/martymusic
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link above is an affiliate link, that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission on.
