How to Riff Series (Part 2)

Hi and welcome to the second part of this new series!
The title says all! In this series we´ll work on riffs, groove, rhythm. all we need to improv our skills. Well, as you can see in the main video, this lesson is about black/death metal riffing. So be prepared to fall into darkness!

Here we´ll combine minor chords with minor thirds from another chord to generate the classic horror tension you can find in great ambient/black metal bands. Also we´ll combine fast picking and minor atmospheres to get those dark sounds we love.

Take this lesson step by step and have fun!

Chords: included.
Used scales: E minor, E locrian, C minor
Bar: 4/4
Tune Down: 1/2 step
TEMPO: 180 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 wants them..

Amp model: based on Marshall JCM-800
Drive 6
Bass 4.9
Middle 5
Treble 6.8
Presence 7

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