Aerosmith Style Hammer On Riff
July 5, 2011 1 CommentTime to put those hammer ons to use! This time we’ll be looking at an Aerosmith style riff that showcases Joe Perry’s smooth playing style.
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Aerosmith Style Reggae Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsWelcome to the boneyard everybody! Today we’re looking at a super cool Aerosmith riff to get some work with our reggae chords!
Bee Gees Style 16th Note Riff
July 8, 2011 No CommentsDisco balls, leisure suits, platform shoes, it’s all coming back for this Bee Gees style 16th note strumming lick!
Billy Squire Style Pre Bend Riff
July 6, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll get some practice in with those prebends with a super tasty Billy Squire style riff. Enjoy!
Black Sabbath – “Iron Man”
July 2, 2011 2 CommentsThis 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!
Black Sabbath Style Tritone Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe tritone interval is the darkest and most brutal in all music, making it a favorite among metal players. We’ll show you the interval then show you how to use it.
Bob Marley Reggae Chord Style Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsLearn how the reggae master Bob Marley might use reggae chords in this super groovin’ lesson.
Deep Purple Style Power Chord Riff
July 2, 2011 5 CommentsWe’re stepping up the challenge a little bit with this killer Deep Purple style riff. But nothing you guys can’t handle!
Doobie Bros. Style Riff With Chucks
July 8, 2011 No CommentsWe’re putting those chucks to work with this country flavored rock riff inspired by the great Doobie Brothers. Enjoy guys!
Foreigner Style Double Stop Riff
July 5, 2011 1 CommentTime to get some practice in with those double stops. This riff is in the style of Foreigner who would use double stops to give their pop songs some added edge.
Heart – “Crazy On You” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 1 CommentThis song really has it all, but today we’ll be looking at the main riff. Who says girls can’t rock too?
James Taylor Style Fingerpicking Riff
July 28, 2011 1 CommentJames Taylor is one of the great fingerpickers of all time, so it would be a shame not to learn a riff in his style!
Jimmy Buffett Style Riff Using Maj/Min 3rds
July 28, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got two new intervals to learn today: the major and minor third. And then to get some practice with these intervals we’ve got a sweet Jimmy Buffett riff for you!
John Lennon Style CAGED exercise
July 27, 2011 No CommentsLet’s make the CAGED system musical! We’ve got an awesome riff in the style of John Lennon to practice the idea of playing the same chord in different shapes. Enjoy guys!
Led Zeppelin – “Heartbreaker” (Riff)
August 2, 2011 2 CommentsTo practice our alternate picking we’ve got a great riff from the mighty Led Zeppelin. “Heartbreaker” is super heavy but certainly within your reach. Good luck!
Led Zeppelin Style Chords and Scales Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentJimmy Page would often mix chords and scales to add color to his playing and fill out the sound of Led Zeppelin. Here’s a way he might use this technique.
Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Free Bird” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re learning the ultimate southern rock anthem to get some practice with the dreaded F chord. Raise your lighters and let’s get started!
Neil Young Style Chords and Scales Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsHere’s another riff to practice combining chords and scales. This time it’s in the style of acoustic legend Neil Young
Peter Frampton Style Pentatonic Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got another riff to practice root 5 pentatonics, this time it’s in the style of talk-box wiz Peter Frampton.
Pink Floyd Style Open 7th Chords
July 25, 2011 1 CommentDavid Gilmour of Pink Floyd would often use 7th chords for their complex sounds which fit very well into the Pink Floyd sound. We’ll show how he might use them!