Hi everybody. Welcome to the end of this series called: How to riff.

Ryhthm and riffing are common topics at the forums. All we know well, if you are playing in a band you´ll need something more than shredy skills. You need to be a balanced guitar player, with the capacity of combine a solid work as a rhythmic player and a killer attitude as a lead guitar. ;)

All the guitar players we love have one thing in common: they play guitar so good, not only fast. So, as I said before, this lesson will help you to develop another important thing for the road: Riffing.

I´ve included in this one: natural harmonics, pinch harmonics, some crazy slides, palm muting riffing and something more here and there.

Take this lesson step by step and have fun!


Used scales: B minor, C harmonic minor, E minor
Meter: 4/4
Guitar Tune: Down 1/2 step
TEMPO: 130 bpm


As some of you know, I use a POD xt to rec all my lessons. In my board you´ll find my presets ;) On the other hand, here´re the settings for people who want them.

Amp model: based on Marshall JCM-800
Drive 2
Bass 4.9
Middle 5
Treble 6.8
Presence 5

Small room Reverb:
Predelay 0%
Decay 42 %
Tone 50%
Mix 43%

Remember: Same settings in other gear will produce a different sound, but, as we´ve talked at the forum, this could be useful for some members, so enjoy!

If you have any problems let me know. Take care.
See you all around.

Lian Gerbino