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

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