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INTRO
Now it's time to start looking at guitar riffs.
You've no doubt heard the term 'RIFF' but are probably wondering what it means!
In this lesson, you will learn about the following:
VIDEO 1: WHAT IS A RIFF?
VIDEO 2: RIFFS IN COMPOSITION: USING VARIATION
VIDEO 3: INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATE PICKING
VIDEO 4: USING SLASH CORDS
VIDEO 5: EAR TRAINING
VIDEO 6: EAR TRAINING ASSIGNMENT
VIDEO 7: FINAL THOUGHTS
Before you can get to being a Shred God, you will be spending a lot of time playing rhythm. Unless you're playing entirely instrumental music, most performing guitarists will be playing rhythm around 90% of the time. Riffs are a big part of that so sit down, relax and let me show you what the world of the guitar riff is all about!From this course:
- Parts, Tuning & NotesLEVEL 1Absolute beginners lesson teaching parts of the guitar, notes and how to tune the guitar.
- Using a Guitar PickLEVEL 1This lesson focuses on guitar pick choices and how to pick your first notes.
- ChordsLEVEL 1This lesson teaches you the basic chords and how to play them on the guitar.
- Dealing With DistortionLEVEL 1This lesson focuses on playing power chords, muting, distortion and tone setup.
- Scales & Basic LeadLEVEL 1In this lesson we will open the door into the world of scales and basic lead guitar playing which make use of the scales.
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Go to next part: PageUP or End.
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Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
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