The 12 days of riffmas: learn the intro riff to Misirlou by Dick Dale

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Day 10: get your alternate picking in shape with a classic from the king of surf guitar

The 12 days of riffmas day 10: it's a song that can strike fear into the heart of pickers but this video will show you how to get started with the late Dick Dale's signature tune. 

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