now playing:
More
- Riffing VariationsLEVEL 4I'll demonstrate how a riff can be played in various positions on the guitar.
- Odd RiffingLEVEL 7By using the very simple concept exposed in this lesson, you will soon be able to create some very complicated sounding riffs.
- Add9 RiffingLEVEL 4A song in A minor scale.
- Rockabilly RiffingLEVEL 3Learn to play a classic rockabilly riff.
- Melodic RiffingLEVEL 5Develop your timing skills with melodic riffs.
- Zeppelin Black RiffingLEVEL 3My tribute to the heavy fat sounding Led Zeppelin riffing style
- Lydian Metalcore RiffingLEVEL 4This time we will look at a metal riff using the E Lydian mode.
- Phrygian MetalcoreLEVEL 5Based on the band Pronoia where he uses Phrygian Minor riffing.
- Punk RiffingLEVEL 4Empower your harmony skills using power-chords in this fast sequence of riffs.
Feedback
Jerry Arcidiacono27th October 2009Thanks Toni
Toni Suominen27th October 2009Great riffing Jerry!
- Jerry Arcidiacono23rd October 2009Very nice. Led Zep would often play something like this, then break off into something different, a person might listen to some of their old records to hear how they use this as just one of several elements in a tune, to fully appreciate it.
Thank you for your comment fkalich
Yeah, it's true. There are many aspects in their songs, acoustic parts, good arrangements, open tunings, etc...
Maybe "Kashmir" is the best example. 
fkalich23rd October 2009Very nice. Led Zep would often play something like this, then break off into something different, a person might listen to some of their old records to hear how they use this as just one of several elements in a tune, to fully appreciate it.
- Jerry Arcidiacono22nd October 2009
Thank you SJ
@ kevvyg: ...... sorry... my fault
You're right, of course. Gonna (re)listening some Rush's stuff 
kevvyg22nd October 2009You forgot to mention RUSH! The World's greatest ever rock trio!!! (In my opinion, of course!).
Great lesson!
Sensible Jones22nd October 2009Great lesson Jerry!!
- Jerry Arcidiacono21st October 2009
Thanks man
Emir Hot21st October 2009Great lesson man.
- Jerry Arcidiacono21st October 2009
Thanks Sinisa
Sinisa Cekic21st October 2009Cool riffing,great lesson Jerry !
- Jerry Arcidiacono21st October 2009
Glad you like it guys
This is very cool, Jerry! Definately a lesson to work on. Thanks for producing it! My vote goes to more with combined parts like this!
Cheers!
Yeah, I will keep this on my mind 
Gabriel Leopardi21st October 2009Cool riffing Jerry! I can feel the 70's rock vibes there!
Ivan Milenkovic20th October 2009Great material man, I love these riffs!
NoSkill20th October 2009This is very cool, Jerry! Definately a lesson to work on. Thanks for producing it! My vote goes to more with combined parts like this!
Cheers!- Jerry Arcidiacono20th October 2009
Thanks
playaxeman20th October 2009Indeed lot of Led Zeppelin in this lesson.
Loved the riffing, great!!
Crazy_Diamond20th October 2009Cool riff Jerry, reminds me Led Zeppelin
Piotr Kaczor20th October 2009Great riffing, Jerry! Awesome oldskool mood!
- Jerry Arcidiacono20th October 2009
Thank you again guys
Pedja Simovic20th October 2009Awesome unison riffing Jerry, well done!
Bogdan Radovic20th October 2009Awesome lesson Jerry! Loved the composition and bass playing!
Gerardo Siere20th October 2009Awesome lesson Jerry!
- Jerry Arcidiacono20th October 2009Yeah man! You have the rock in the blood! well done partner!
Thanks! 
Jonathan Burgos20th October 2009Yeah man! You have the rock in the blood! well done partner!
- Jerry Arcidiacono20th October 2009
Thanks guys!
@ Kris: I played the bass live a lot in the past Still love this instrument! 
Zsolt Galambos20th October 2009Awesome vintage riffs
Stephane Lucarelli20th October 2009Very cool riffs Jerry, sounds great!
Marcus Siepen20th October 2009I absolutely love this lesson, great vintage 70's style riffing, those were the days
Kristofer Dahl20th October 2009Very creative riffing - love it Jerry
(also it's great to see you tackle that bass!)
Practicing Peers
- Total views: 0
- Member views: 0
- Guest views: 0
- Lesson
- My notes
Hi GMC:ers,
many of my favourite bands have a common point: they have a drummer, a bass player and a guitar player. When there are no keyboards or a second guitar, this line-up is more than good to support a singer while creating a strong rock sound.
Listen to many songs of Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine, Extreme, Queen, Audioslave, Living Colour, etc.. to see what I mean!
Not to mention some of the best power trios like The Police, Cream or the Jimi Hendrix Experience...
Altough this lesson is not "In the style of Led Zeppelin", when I put down the backing track I chose drum patterns which reminds me some grooves by the Zep.
So, this lesson is my small tribute to the great John "Bonzo" Bonham. He is still considered to be one of the greatest rock drummers.
Ok, back to the lesson, I will show you some riffs where guitar and bass are playing the same notes. This means that, as guitar players, we use the lower strings most of the time, while playing together with a 4 strings bass.
The gear I used here is:
Washburn N2 (guitar)
Yamaha RBX260 (bass)
Marshall JCM900 VST from the SimulAnalog project (www.simulanalog.org)
Vintage Rock ezx of EZdrummerEnjoy!
Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
