Chromatic Connector Notes
January 14, 2013 2 CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to look at how to use chromatic notes to connect chords in a Led Zeppelin/Boston/Beatles style.
Riff Writing
Psychedelic Hendrix Chord Riffin’
January 8, 2013 No CommentsWe’re continuing our study of the Hendrix chord with a practical lesson on how to create riffs around it.
Classic Rock Barre Chords
December 21, 2012 1 CommentHey guys,In today’s lesson we are going to expand on our “five classic rock chords” lesson. Basically, we are going to take the same pentatonic based open chords but instead apply them to barre chords. We’ll be able to use any key now which opens up a lot of doors for our playing. In […]
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!
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.
Coheed Style Riff Writing
August 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re looking at one of the riff writing strategies of Coheed and Cambria. Specifically, we’ll be looking at droning the E string coupled with 5th string melodies.
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.
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.
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.
Riff Writing Techniques – Whole Step Transposition
August 12, 2011 No CommentsCreating awesome riffs doesn’t need to be difficult! We’ll show you a timeless technique to give your riffs some edge and keep your listeners hooked.
Super Heavy Classic Rock Techniques
August 12, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re going to look at the art of creating super heavy classic rock riffs in the style of Ozzy Osbourne. We’ll show you how using the minor scale.
Blues Rock Utopia – Following The 12 Bar Blues
August 9, 2011 1 CommentMaking blues rock riffs is easy – just follow the 12 bar blues with your riff and you can’t go wrong! We’ll show you the technique you’ll need.
Make Super Groovy Riffs With The Dorian Scale
August 9, 2011 1 CommentToday we’re looking at the groovier side of classic rock with the Dorian scale. We’ll look at how to use this mode to create some funky riffs like Van Halen, Aerosmith, and more.