Cosmin Lupu3rd July 2012Very nicely done and useful concept Ben...aaaand do I hear a certain influence from a certain band, starting with S, which I know you like?
Ben Higgins3rd July 2012Very nicely done and useful concept Ben...aaaand do I hear a certain influence from a certain band, starting with S, which I know you like?
Thanks Cosmin. Do you know what, I didn't hear the Scorpions influence until you just mentioned it ! That was purely accidental.. I was thinking more along the lines of garage rock bands like The Strokes etc.. Just goes to show, it doesn't matter how hard you try, you can't take the metal out of you once it's in there !! 
Dieterle3rd July 2012Cool !
mad4th July 2012Yeah! perfect for beginners metal riffing!
Sinisa Cekic5th July 2012Simple, precise and perfectly played ! Great job Mr.
Higgs..Higgins
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JTaylor5th July 2012Great job Ben! Very catchy and perfectly executed!
- Ben Higgins6th July 2012
Thank you guys
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Hi GMC!
Welcome to my lesson devoted to shifting power chords around!
Once you've learned the basic power chord shape, which is root + 5th, then the next step is to move it around to play riffs. Many great riffs that have rocked the world for decades are just power chords with a few position shifts!
Notice that I don't just let all of the chords ring, I mute them before shifting to the next shape. Please take a look at my lesson Staccato Power Chords to get a good idea of muting between chords. This gives a more defined, focused sound.
The name of the game is timing and cleanliness so try to avoid rushing in front of the beat and try not to hit unwanted strings.
Tempo: 120bpm
Gear: Marshall JVM 410H, OD1 channel, yellow setting.
So, pick up your guitars, get practising and show your renditions in the GMC REC program!
Ben
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