Although this is a classic intro this trick can also be used within a tune - usually at the end of a turnaround.In a piece in the key of E this would typically link from a B ( or B7 ) chord back to the root chord E ( or Em )It covers 2 beats more or less so the way to play it is to come in with it on beat 3 of your B chord and then time the slide down the neck so that the last note ( the open E )c...

Many artists have been inspired by the rythmic lead style of Chuck Berry. The Beach Boys used this style in many of their songs. This example starts in Eb with a Chuck Berry style lead and follows with a basic blues bass pattern in Bb and Eb.

This surf style from Dick Dale has a strong Spanish feel with pentatonic melody patterns. The progression is centered around A, G, and F but adds some 7 under tones and ends with A minor. The first tab and video will allow you to master the basic melody pattern and chords. In the second video, I simply add some picking sweeps to accentuate the melody. A great example of this style is ...

A common ingredient in surf music is a repeating melody with a heavy reverb. In this example, we transition from A minor to F major arpeggio melodies. Then, a turn-around on E major ending with a return to A minor and a slight dive and vibrato on the tremolo bar. This style was used often by the Ventures, Dick Dale, and the Surfaris

Surf music just doesn't pick up a good vibration without vibrato. You have to be careful with vibrato though. You don't want to over do things. After all, you will be using quite a bit of reverb on your amplifier with an echo effects module. I prefer hollow body guitars with a Bigsby style tremolo. The touch is lighter and works great for a light vibrato effect. A solid body guitar with a St...