John Mayer Riff Using Inversions
July 31, 2011 No CommentsInversions are an awesome way to make your chords sound more emotional, intense, or heavy. We’ll show you a John Mayer riff to demonstrate.
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Queens of the Stone Age Style Hendrix Box Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ve got a Queens of the Stone Age style riff to get some practice with the Hendrix box. So let’s get started!
Hoobastank Style I vi IV V riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsThe I vi IV V chord progression is one of the all time classics, and has limitless applications. We’ve got a killer Hoobastank riff today to show off a little of what this progression can do.
Jet Style Barre Chord Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsFun riffs always make tough topics easier, so we’ve got an awesome one in the style of garage rock revivalists Jet. Hope you like it!
Phoenix Style Ionian Progression
August 2, 2011 No CommentsPhoenix is an awesome pop band from France that often uses the Ionian mode to establish their catchy, groovy hooks. We’ll show you an example to illustrate their use of this mode!
Staind – “So Far Away” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 2 CommentsTo get some more practice with the 34 time signature we’ve got a great song from the alternative rock band Staind. We hope you like it!
Jason Mraz Style I V vi IV riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNo one’s got a smoother voice or has smoother guitar playing then Jason Mraz. Today we’ve got a riff in the style of this acoustic pop wiz.
Evanescence Style Half Step Slide Riff
September 1, 2011 No CommentsHalf step slides are a great way to create smooth, articulate, emotional lead lines, and this Evanescence inspired riff will show you some of the possibilities of half step slides.
Howie Day Style I IV vi V riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsToday we’re looking at the I IV vi V chord progression in the style of pop crooner Howie Day. You just might need a hanky for this one.
Black Keys Style Power Chord Riff
July 2, 2011 2 CommentsWe’re gonna get some power chord practice in with a dirty blues riff in the style of the Black Keys. Let’s get to it!
Maroon 5 Style i iv VII III Progression
July 17, 2011 1 CommentThis riff uses a i iv VII III progression in the style of the ever funky-rockin popsters Maroon 5. Hope you like it!
Lifehouse Style Power Chord Riff
July 2, 2011 2 CommentsHere’s another awesome power chord riff, this time in the style of Lifehouse. Let’s get inspirational!
Kings of Leon Style Palm Muting Riff
July 4, 2011 2 CommentsTime for some southern fried palm muting, courtesy of Kings of Leon. Let’s get started!
Death Cab Style Pentatonic Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentHere’s a pentatonic riff in the style of Deathcab for Cutie. Channel your inner Ben Gibbard!
Gaslight Anthem Style Barre Chord Riff
July 8, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got another one for you New Jerseyans out there, because today we’re learning a root 5 minor barre chord riff in the style of the Gaslight Anthem.
Jack White Style Power Chord Riff
July 2, 2011 3 CommentsAnother power chord riff, this time in the style of the riff revivalist, Jack White. So let’s go!
My Chemical Romance Style Octaves
July 25, 2011 1 CommentOctaves are a favorite among all guitar players, especially that of vampire rockers My Chemical Romance. We’ll show you how they might use the might octave!
Trivium Style Diminished Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsWho says nobody uses diminished chords? Only the truly brutal shall enter!
John Mayer Style Pentatonic Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to check out a root 5 pentatonic riff in the style acoustic/pop/blues great John Mayer. We hope you like it!
Audioslave Style Riff With Chucks
July 8, 2011 No CommentsWe’ll be putting those ‘chucks’ to good work in this heavy hitting Audioslave riff!