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.
Chords and Scales
Making Legit Riffs by Trading Off
August 25, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll show you how to create metal riffs by working in tradeoffs between chugging and scale tones. This technique helps bring riffs to life and really captures the listener’s ear.
Five Cl. Rock Chords + Pentatonics = Riff Heaven
August 9, 2011 3 CommentsToday we’ll show you how to combine the open A pentatonic scale and the five classic rock chords to create some beast riffs that blend the line between rhythm and lead guitar.
Delta Style Acoustic Blues
August 5, 2011 2 CommentsIn this lesson we’re taking a trip down the Mississippi to look at a little Delta style acoustic blues. This is an important style where you’ll be covering all the parts!
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.
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
Grateful Dead Style Chords and Scales Riff
July 4, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll be diving into a new approach – combining chord strumming and melodic scale picking. To practice, we’ve got an awesome Grateful Dead riff for you!