Splitting Guitar Parts for Two Players
August 28, 2011 2 CommentsOne of the biggest problems new bands face is how to arrange guitar parts for two players. Today we’ll show you a timeless strategy so that you guys aren’t walking over each other.
Modern Rock Course
No-Brainer Modern Rock Soloing
August 28, 2011 No CommentsLearn a super simple strategy for lead guitar that bands like Paramore and Hillsong have used that you could literally play in your sleep!
Power Chord Embellishments
August 28, 2011 1 CommentIf normal power chords are starting to get old for you guys, we’ve got some embellishments you can add to spice up a normal riff and make it super cool.
How to Choose Octaves to Sound Epic
August 28, 2011 1 CommentChoosing 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.
Making Legit Riffs – Four Part Phrasing
August 28, 2011 No CommentsDividing a riff into four parts will automatically make it sound whole, complete, and professional. However, there are some things to keep in mind, and we’ll walk you through it.
Advanced Riff Writing – Compound Intervals
August 28, 2011 3 CommentsCompound intervals are a great shape used by bands like The Strokes, Incubus, and Green Day to create riffs. Because they are fairly stripped down, they work great as 2nd guitar parts!
Smashing Pumpkins Style Riffs
August 28, 2011 1 CommentThe Smashing Pumpkins have a diverse sound built on layering guitar parts. Today we’ll show you how to use a chord melody approach to capture their signature sound.
Use Chord Extensions for That Wow Factor
August 28, 2011 1 CommentBanging away on chords often won’t do anything to capture your listener’s attention. Today we’ll show you how to use chord extensions to turn a regular progression into a head turner.
Basic Modern Rock Power Chord Rhythms
August 28, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll learn how to use varying rhythms to create a driving, modern rock power chord riff.
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.
Keep It Simple Stupid!
August 23, 2011 No CommentsOften the best riffs are the simplest ones. Today we’ll look at some strategies you can use to create timeless, catchy, instantly memorable gems.
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!
Power Chord Bass Note Trick
August 23, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ve got a very cool trick to show you where we’ll make a riff and vary the bass notes to give our riff some direction. It’s a lot of fun!
Create Epic Leads With Octaves
August 23, 2011 1 CommentLearn to create super epic, huge sounding leads using 5th string root octaves to support chord tones and add melody.
Create Riffs by Subbing Bass Note Chords
August 19, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll be looking at another riff writing technique – substituting common chords for bass note chords to create modern and advanced sounding progressions.
Classical Progressions for the Modern Rocker
August 19, 2011 2 CommentsToday, we’ll be using harmonic minor to incorporate classical progressions in a modern rock way.
Create Heavy, Grungy Drop D Progressions
August 19, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll explore how to use use Drop to create heavy yet poppy and memorable chord progressions.
Create Killer Progressions With Dominant Resolution
August 18, 2011 No CommentsCreating great progressions is the foundation for an awesome song. Today we’ll show you a technique to naturally flow and lead to the next chord.
Best Kept Punk Secret
August 18, 2011 1 CommentWe’ve got a classic punk riff writing technique for you guys today! We’ll look at how to create interesting melodies while also highlighting the chord progressions.