Nirvana Style Riff Using Open and Barre Chords
September 1, 2011 248 CommentsKurt Cobain would often combine barred and open chords to create his signature grungy riffs, so today we’ll be paying tribute to the Seattle great!
90′s
Weezer – “Undone” (Chords)
August 3, 2011 4 CommentsGrab your horn rimmed glasses because we’re taking a trip back to the 90′s to check out the Weezer classic “Undone (The Sweater Song).”
Foo Fighters – “Big Me”
August 3, 2011 3 CommentsThe Foo Fighters are one of the biggest bands today, but this is the song that started it all for Dave Grohl. So let’s get started!
Oasis – “Wonderwall”
August 3, 2011 2 CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to learn a 90′s classic and all time great song, Oasis’s “Wonderwall.” This will be a fun way to get some practice with the capo.
Sublime Style Reggae Chord Riff
August 2, 2011 2 CommentsTo get some practice with our reggae chords, we’re going to learn a super cool riff in the style of 90′s reggae/ska powerhouse Sublime. Enjoy guys!
Smashing Pumpkins Style Ionian Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsThere’s no limit to what you can do with the Ionian mode, so today’s lesson in the style of The Smashing Pumpkins is only the beginning!
Everclear Style CAGED Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to put those CAGED chords to work with a poppy Everclear style riff. We hope you guys enjoy it!
Cake Style Zakk Wylde Box Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsWe’re going to change gears here and learn a super funky, dancy riff in the style of Cake that uses the Zakk Wylde box.
Black Crowes Style BB King Box Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe Black Crowes have a bluesy, old school rock sound and love using pentatonic extensions to create some wailing solos. We’ll show you how.
Smashing Pumpkins Style Root 6 Major Scale Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsWe’re getting our 90′s alternative on in this riff inspired by the great Smashing Pumpkins.
Seven Mary Three Style i VII VI VII Progression
July 26, 2011 No CommentsMinor keys have been an key way for bands to get a heavy hitting sound. Today we’ll check out how Seven Mary Three might use such a progression.
The Offspring Style i VI III VII Progression
July 25, 2011 1 CommentPunk rockers love minor keys because it can really give their music a dark tonality. We’ll be looking at an Offspring inspired riff today to show you what you can do with minor keys.
Eddie Vedder Style Triplet Riff
July 8, 2011 No CommentsIn this lesson we’ll be checking out a triplet riff in the style of Eddie Vedder, insane vocalist and sweet guitar player as well.
Weezer Style Barre Chord Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsYou’ve got all the basic barre chord shapes down, now it’s time to put them all together! To do that, we’re going to check a sweet Weezer style riff!
Lenny Kravitz Style Hammer On Riff
July 5, 2011 No CommentsHammer ons are notorious for creating a solid groove and funky vibe. Today’s riff is a rockin’ yet funky inspired Lenny Kravitz lick we hope you enjoy!
Jeff Buckley Style Arpeggiation Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to look at how Jeff Buckley might use arpeggiation in his guitar playing. Hope you guys like it!
Soundgarden Style Bass Note Chord Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentIn this lesson we’re once again exploring bass note chords but this time in the context of a grungy Soundgarden style riff.
Rage Against The Machine Style Octave Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsWe’re getting a deeper look at the octave with this heavy nu-metal style riff ala Rage Against the Machine. Enjoy guys!
Green Day Style Palm Muting Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentGreen Day helped bring punk to a new audience in the 90′s and continue to be influential today. And they couldn’t have done it without palm muting!
Nirvana Style Power Chord Riff
July 3, 2011 1 CommentNirvana helped bring alternative to forefront of popular music with the help of the mighty power chord. We’ll show you how they did it!