Soundgarden style Drop D riff
November 25, 2012 1 CommentLearn a super heavy chunking Soundgarden style Drop D power chord riff. Good times!
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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!
The Sophisticated Rocker
August 28, 2011 2 CommentsToday we’ll show you how to apply 7th chord power chords to a key to write sophisticated rock songs that blur the line between alternative, progressive, and jazz.
Alternative Soloing Using Chromatics
August 23, 2011 2 CommentsIn alternative rock, it’s important to sound different while at the same time sounding a little harsh and off. Today we’ll show you how to use chromatics to get this effect.
Stand Apart With Odd Time Signatures
August 23, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll show you how to use odd time signatures to create some cool, different sounding alternative riffs that will really help you stand out from your peers!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Foo Fighters Style Mixolydian Progression
July 28, 2011 No CommentsThe mixolydian mode has long been a standby for rock music, and this Foo Fighters riff will give you a glimpse into what you can do with this versatile mode.
Staind Style Sus Chord Riff
July 26, 2011 No CommentsSus chords have a dark, ambiguous sound that works very well for alt rockers like Staind. We’ll show you how they might use these chords in a riff.
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.
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!
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.
Breaking Benjamin Style Sus Chord Riff
July 9, 2011 No CommentsSus chords are a favorite among alternative rockers because of their dark and ambiguous sound. We’ll be checking out a Breaking Benjamin style riff in this lesson!
Incubus Style Barre Chord Riff
July 7, 2011 No CommentsRecently we’ve looked at root 5 major and minor chords individually, but now it’s time to put the two together. To do this, we’ll look at an Incubus style riff.
Three Doors Down Style Arpeggiation Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsModern rock bands like Three Doors Down love using arpeggiation to give their songs more of a low key vibe. We’ll check out how they might use it today!
Foo Fighters Style Octave Riff
July 4, 2011 No CommentsDave Grohl of the Foo Fighters loves throwing in octaves to craft his alternative rock hooks. We’ll show you how he might use them!
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!
Nirvana – “Come As You Are” (Riff)
July 1, 2011 11 CommentsNirvana helped start the alternative rock movement and brought with them some classic guitar riffs. Here’s one of Kurt’s best.