Hard Rock Rhythm

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Hi everybody!

In this lesson I explain some riffs and concepts to create a "hard rock oriented" composition. Sometimes, in rock music riffs are composed using the low open strings (E - A) like pedal notes.

Masterclass Guitar Forum: Pedal Note?

So, using the standard tuning, the E key and A key are very useful for guitar players. To avoid unwanted noise, try to mute with your right hand the lower strings when you play single notes.

You can find three backing tracks at different tempo.

Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: 160 bpm

Lesson Questions, Feedback & Comments

Kristofer Dahl	27th September 2007
GMC Founder & Rocker	That's some creative rhythm guitar - excellent!

krudtaa	27th September 2007
Member	cool lesson dude.thanks.

lefty01	27th September 2007
Member	Great lesson. The more rock riffs/rhythms...the better! What are you using to get those cool tones?? Keep it up!!!

Excardross	27th September 2007
Member	It has a Rory Gallagher feel, maybe somebody could do something similar with rock and blues from the Gallagher feel. Great lesson. Thanks

Muris Varajic	27th September 2007
Instructor	Great riffing Jerry,awesome lesson!!

Jerry Arcidiacono	28th September 2007
Instructor	Thank you guys! lefty01: I wanted a real tube sound for this lesson. So... the setup is: Washburn N2 -> MXR Phase 90 -> Laney GH50L -> Rocktron Intellifex (send-return) -> Laney cabinet -> Shure SM57 -> PC

The Uncreator	28th September 2007
Fire Up The Blades, Moderator	amazing sound man, and great riffage!

Juan M. Valero	28th September 2007
Instructor	Excelent rythm lesson Keep rocking

white eagle	28th September 2007
Member	I really like Keep em commin Thanks

Jerry Arcidiacono	28th September 2007
Instructor	Thank you again

Davidian	29th September 2007
Member	Wow very nice one, I got started right away! Nice tune and I espicially like the sound of your bends/pull-offs!

Jerry Arcidiacono	2nd October 2007
Instructor	Thank you Davidian.

Farbror Kudde	26th October 2007
Member	I agree with Davidian

oazle	31st October 2007
Member	i would like to seen more near or bigger imagen

Jerry Arcidiacono	31st October 2007
Instructor	Thank you again for your feedback. oazle: the best solution is multiple camera angles, like some Pavel and Gabriel lessons. If I play the lesson with the left hand in a small area on the high frets the shot can be more near. Right now, I cannot do multiple camera angles. It requires a lot of time. Maybe in the future for some lessons. Anyway, sorry for the light condition of this lesson.

chillax	4th November 2007
Member	One of the best rhythm guitar pieces on this site. How do you get the volume ebbs on the 5th measure(sounds great).

Jerry Arcidiacono	5th November 2007
Instructor	chillax: Thank you! What do you with "volume ebbs"? A volume decline?

Jerry Arcidiacono	5th November 2007
Instructor	chillax: Thank you! What do you mean with "volume ebbs"? A volume decline?

chillax	5th November 2007
Member	Hi Jerry... Yes..the volume appears to swell and fade to give a nice effect..I wonder if is just the way you play it coz I cannot get the same tone.

Jerry Arcidiacono	5th November 2007
Instructor	chillax: Yes, it's just the playing.

ibanez rocker	8th November 2007
Member	Nice job jerry. My style. I like the way the sounds fades. It gives it a good feel

Carlos Carrillo	22nd February 2008
Instructor	Hey Jerry!!!great sounds!!and nice job!!!very good...

Danilo Capezzuto	26th February 2008
Instructor	Bella ritmica camminata! Nice job!