Root 5 Power Chords

Riff Writing Secrets – the T and L Shapes

July 4, 2011 1 Comment

In this lesson we’re going to learn a super simple yet effective strategy you guys can use to write some killer power chord riffs!

Rolling Stones Style Power Chord Riff

July 3, 2011 2 Comments

The British are coming! And they’re bringing power chords with them! Let’s show them how to rock!

New Found Glory Style Power Chord Riff

July 3, 2011 1 Comment

Here’s a super cool punk rock style riff ala New Found Glory. So what are you waiting for?

Joan Jett Style Power Chord Riff

July 3, 2011 2 Comments

Punk rock was helped shaped by the venerable power chord, and today we’ll be checking out a riff in the style of the immortal Joan Jett. Let’s Rock!

Nirvana Style Power Chord Riff

July 3, 2011 1 Comment

Nirvana helped bring alternative to forefront of popular music with the help of the mighty power chord. We’ll show you how they did it!

Root 5 and Root 6 Power chords

July 2, 2011 1 Comment

Now it’s time to put together the two types of power chords that we’ve learned! We’ll show you some ideas to make the job easier.

Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”

July 2, 2011 2 Comments

This is one of the greatest guitar riffs ever written, and we’re super excited to teach it! Let’s put those root 5 power chords to good use!

The Scorpions Style Power Chord Riff

July 2, 2011 1 Comment

We’re going back to the days of hair and cross dressing with this 80′s style riff. I can’t wait to get going!

Lifehouse Style Power Chord Riff

July 2, 2011 2 Comments

Here’s another awesome power chord riff, this time in the style of Lifehouse. Let’s get inspirational!

Root 5 Power Chord Intro

July 2, 2011 1 Comment

Root 6 power chords should be a snap, so on come the root 5 ones! But these should be cake for you guys!