Enter the World of Octaves
July 4, 2011 1 CommentWelcome to our study on octaves. This shape is extremely important and is a staple for guitar parts ranging from modern to jazz. So let’s explore!
Welcome to our study on octaves. This shape is extremely important and is a staple for guitar parts ranging from modern to jazz. So let’s explore!
In this lesson we’ll be checking out a classic way that Led Zeppelin would use the octave shape for a very heavy sound.
We’re getting a deeper look at the octave with this heavy nu-metal style riff ala Rage Against the Machine. Enjoy guys!
Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters loves throwing in octaves to craft his alternative rock hooks. We’ll show you how he might use them!
Octaves 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!
Though we already looked at octaves, we’re going to learn two new shapes today which will increase our guitar vocabulary and really give us a cool biting sound.
Our last interval is one we’ve already learned before – the octave. We’ve got a great Eric Johnson riff to help challenge you a little bit!
Learn to create super epic, huge sounding leads using 5th string root octaves to support chord tones and add melody.
Choosing which octaves to play can be a daunting task, but we’ll make it super easy! The result will be epic, professional sounding guitar parts you’ll love.