10 Essential HEAVY Guitar TIPS!

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[@Kmac2021]

that Bobby Scalliwag fella sure is fly!

[@tobyneff9793]

The king speaks, we listen

[@TheBanana93]

He has been summoned! MORE MEMES PLS

[@trebmaster]

They say you can catch flies with honey, but you can catch more honeys by bein fly!

[@sirbillygoat4885]

I wonder the influence 🤔

[@benyork654]

U know what they say…… Go on git!

[@byranakiempitts7374]

KMAC visual in 30sec is crazy work

[@robscallon]

Kmac reference speedrun

[@SailorJasonTaylor]

@@robscallonand are we shouting out Berried Alive with that crazy patterned hoodie? I love it regardless of intent.

[@ChaosPootato]

no "seck tunhs" were harmed in the making of this video

[@PatrickBoberg]

Wait, are we as fans Scalliwags or Scalliwaggers? Plenty of room on the scalliwagon, hop on!

[@bernhardknabl4587]

why is it not Rapscallion and we are the Rapscallions?

[@9885712635]

Scalwengers Assemble!

[@caseyhamm4292]

i like but with the spelling scallowag lol

[@Jellyfriedfatness]

Scalloped wigglies

[@forkstick]

1:15 the doom music vibes are strong with this one

[@Epd3mik]

More like Meshuggah! ^^

[@ChristopherHallett]

My guy, @9:30 is OG DOOM E1M1 music! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eITWl51-eKuiqdk

[@bigsellers7953]

That unhinged seven string floyd riff is just crazy to me, hearing it in context genuinely made my jaw drop.

[@robscallon]

😈 🙏

[@Sidavs]

You should hear Hail the Apocalypse by Avatar then.

[@m1chacha]

Sounds halfway between a metal breakdown and a mental breakdown - perfect for the album

[@jjmackey3101]

"Let's get a little lighter" as you transition to no hoodie is definitely going to be underrated. Kmac had me CACKLING though

[@nikkyplaysguitar]

Kmac mentioned RAAAAHHHH 🦅🦅

[@althejazzman]

It's the only appropriate way to explain heavy guitar.

[@Laevus2321]

1:57 - "The harmonics on a low string like this are really, really gnarly." Rob in background, nodding with the same face as I had, proves you're right. Gnarly.

[@lstatefarmjakel]

Straight doom vibes

[@TamaraLynnchambers]

Essa was the first person to ever call you Bobby (to my knowledge) and at first I was like oh no I don’t think he is a Bobby but good lord she was right. A Bobby through and THROUGH.

[@c.g.vonhagenstein7576]

Now all I can think of is Hank Hill yelling "BOBBY!" while Bobby (Rob) channels the power of 1,000 Dark Sith lords through a wall of amplifiers in his bedroom 😂

[@internet0]

Came in expecting KMAC references. 10/10 did not disappoint

[@MrDumplingStew]

Best timing ever for this video, tryna compose my 1st metal song rn

[@thedude7726]

Awesome!!! Good luck man

[@ZephyrHFN]

Hell yeah mang.

[@andrewbiskner-od7ev]

Advice start simple. Works every time. If you start simple and add complexity later you wont burn out

[@alexanderdenison2950]

My biggest piece of advice is to think like a drummer. Metal is am incredibly rhythmically driven genre.

[@carlmarker9257]

@@alexanderdenison2950 okay i drank all the beer and crashed my car whats next?

[@DropBlairCares54]

Rooch just loving everytime Rob play a FoO song is iconic. It just goes to show he genuinly loves those sessions and the songs that Rob and Andrew and Rooch create together.

[@GregJonson]

9:16 A good example of a riff that actively uses a moving bridge is Hail The Apocalypse by Avatar.

[@stefanandrews5098]

Shit slaps too, I love the chorus riff too, a lot of cool harmonics

[@GmanNetworks]

I don't know who this "Rob Scallon" fellow is, but I like the cut of this Bobby Scalliwag's jib!

[@robscallon]

I have no idea how this Bobby Scaliwag guy got access to my channel

[@beholden_to_ducks]

THE KMAC SHOUTOUT

[@davidsalgado5376]

2:29 🔥🔥🔥 I cannot wait for this album!!!

[@Zachary-dr1mu]

13:22 I love Rooch so much, this is such a hilarious moment lmao

[@user-nh4kv1ly5o]

9:42 the intro reminds me of the Everlong intro if it were midwest emo

[@CapnFlappyJaw42]

2:30 oh my god those pinch harmonics scratched my brain in such a good way

[@guitarizlife5]

I’m so ready for October 1st

[@worstghosthunting3466]

The moment you brought out the Floyd with seven string i knew this album was gonna be something I’m gonna listen to so many times.

[@willthaler5475]

Just wanna comment here to say that I've been going through a lot in the last couple weeks (mental health-related), and watching this video made me smile for the first time in days. Keep up the great work and can't wait for the new album. Thanks Rob.

[@AidenAppletonMusic]

are you just going to pitch this video for the composer position of doom 3?

[@floydhopkins7901]

Probably have to be doom 4 at this point

[@zagnaros]

So stoked for the album

[@bobthekow7547]

Don’t know if you’ve heard of them, but Avatar uses whammy on their song Hail the Apocalypse. Amazing riff only playing open for most of it

[@floydhopkins7901]

In regards to notes, learn your scales, then forget them. Don't get stuck trying to keep things in the same key, chromatic deviations are really important in heavy music.

[@Joshie117]

i love Rob (Rucia... The engineer) in back just headbangig to Rob playing at 1:19

[@Fearyfursday]

Bud sounds so beautiful!! At 8:32

[@ndmtro]

That bit genuinely pleasantly surprised me

[@JasonIrvin]

KMac and Rob collab needs to happen and it needs to be hilariously heavy. I want my unborn grandchildren to feel it type of heavy.

[@zoogoober]

Very excited for this album. Thank you for the breakdown.

[@materedai4158]

Can't wait for this album

[@OtterMachine]

A lot of bands are just using baritone or similar style 6 strings tuned to those "bass territory" tunings, as long as the scale length is 27" or longer you should be good with a 6 string. I mean, a lot of bands don't even play traditional solos so yeah, I reckon a 9-string is overkill for most use cases unless YOUR particular style of music usese the WHOLE range of the instrument. Also, learning to play an 8 or 9 string guitar is demanding on the hands due to the extra girth and dealing with extra strings too. I'd say a lot of new guitarists who are into super low tunings should look into getting a baritone 6-string instead!

[@codexstudios]

Buster Odeholm of Humanity's Last Breath makes the most downtuned heavy music I've ever heard, and even he designed his signature guitar to be a 6-string baritone. Baritones are probably your best bet for that ultra low modern metal. That, and if they become more popular, more VST companies will start sampling baritones, and I'll get to play around with drop E0 virtual guitars!

[@OtterMachine]

@@codexstudios hell yeah

[@marcogerault]

I am so psyched about this album 🤯

[@TheLastDodoMusic]

I can't wait for this album, the first track is amazing !

[@Grrreeeeeeew]

Anyone can play guitar you just have to know two chords. Then play chords noone's ever heard before. Like E minor flat sharp Rob Scallon my man.

[@davidlawson7786]

I love Rob and his approach to guitar. I enjoy watching him play, shows me anything’s is possible if you’re persistent and confident. Rob is on my top 10 rock/metal guitar players here on KZbin. Always killer guitars, I love Robs signature models, would love to try one someday. I’ve never played an 7 or 8 string but really want to get one eventually. I’m thinking of getting and 8 string electric, Robs Schecters are absolutely gorgeous looking instruments for sure 🤘

[@carlmarker9257]

the schecter hellraiser 6 strings are a quality decent priced guitar im sure the 7s and 8s are dope too

[@Jma952]

I’m still waiting for a Rob Scallion’s backyard farming tips video

[@aaaaaa2206]

That tone at the end is so *H E A V Y.*

[@ReverendRaff]

Inverted Powerchords are a great shortcut to a phatter sound. I love dropping them in for something extra!

[@duccpacito]

YEAHHHH! ROCKET LEAGUE!

[@EricTheCleric93]

I miss Kmac and wish we were friends irl.

[@avocadotron]

Thanks for making it easy for us to understand the lower tunings and the functionality. Keep Shredding!!!

[@michaelmarchetti2662]

The trick to get the pick attack is sick!

[@johnmcintyre2123]

This is some cool high value promo/marketing. Good idea. I’m intrigued to hear the album.

[@jarethanson8775]

Editor is on fire today

[@TheBerzerkGazelle]

Absolutely love it. Midwest Emo tips next please? 🥺🥹

[@mitchpalacio5485]

Congratulations on the horror movie!!! Will watch for sure! 👏🏼👏🏼🤘🏼

[@claytonheath484]

so hyped for this album!

[@communityoflearners]

Thanks for the cool vid Bobby Scallywag, the Lyrical Machete

[@Balekkar]

DUDE! ROB! How do you make me feel so much from short riffs? Other musicians need a full song to build up to a moment to get that much feels out of me.

[@blakemagnus6633]

Can't wait for your album, Rob!!! While I got anybody's attention, please check out the band "Chidori". If you like Rob, I'm almost sure you'll love this band. Bye🧡🧡🧡

[@modernroyaljams]

Oh. This is great. I will definately buy this!

[@orngfisch1681]

Love it!!! Looking forward to the new album!

[@clarkem4119]

That riff in Anchor reminds me a lot of the band Rooftops. If you have never heard their A Forest of Polarity album, do yourself a favour and give it a spin. It's wonderful. I wish they did more than one album.

[@constantinranis]

Harmonic minor and its modes for the win 🤘

[@ICKY427]

"be hard to lift" ON IT *runs to the kitchen

[@FrankenSteinsGate]

After spending 8 minutes with 9- and 7-string guitars, seeing Rob holding a 6-string looks way too skinny

[@ChaseDarkFox96]

"Dude, where's the rest of it?"

[@TheBanana93]

The true king of making shit heavy as fuck with a whammy is Charles from Berried Alive. I thought he did most stuff in post and then i watched him play. Mans a god!

[@MikeOrkid]

Envy has always been my favorite Scallon djong.

[@ShooterEx]

That riff on track 3 of the new album? Damn it's good

[@suobset]

these are genuinely helpful as someone getting back into guitar ❤

[@KnuckleHunkybuck]

The heavy guitar/emo style reminds me a lot of Hum. It sounds fantastic.

[@SWAT6809]

IF theres no Bobby Scalliwag feature on first of october man (also Im really looking forward to the album if it hold up to the "this is experimental"-tag)

[@y.a.pthered]

Crowded rooms is already one of my favourite albums and it's not even out yet

[@Knask-O-Laden]

Damn, more of this please. The goodness of the metal bleeds through here 🤟🤘

[@TempheX]

I love how Opeth sounds very heavy even they only play in E Standard or just Drop D.

[@KristianNowak]

10:58 when this first played i thought it was chronosil for a second

[@robscallon]

Haha yea same chord My favorite 7 string chord 1223000

[@f4r3sss]

@@robscallonlol it’s the first thing i play every time i pick up a seven string, then it takes me like a minute to STOP playing it

[@Zachary-dr1mu]

@@robscallon isn’t it 1332000?

[@ericvernon1182]

Haven't heard the full "Envy" track but its got an uphill battle to top Gas Mask Catalogue...

[@igre0s]

Someone wake up Kmacchiavelli STAT

[@Yeetyboi69]

Nice video! Love the 9 string!

[@SamiKankaristo]

Mixing in the DI track a couple octaves up (for more attack and treble) is a genius idea, I have to try that.

[@31luckispucki10]

Thanks for the tips Rob! Now I finally know the correct way to play "Rain" :)

[@jasonpoland5507]

Lmfao KMAC reference 0:08

[@Gabrol]

"anchors are heavy.... maybe that was the joke" LOL that took a while

[@infelicitas]

Maybe the real heaviness is the friends we made along the way

[@dbest7]

The riff for What’s Wrong With Me is giving off FOB “Spooky Time. It’s Spooky Time.” Just a little bit lmao

[@Alex-ik8pr]

Its coming up to album in a day season - cant wait! 😁

[@REDW1NG94]

That Bud riff gives me Volbeat vibes

[@samuelemeryjiujitsu]

I fucking love Bobby Scallywag! What a vibe on this guy. ❤

[@samuelemeryjiujitsu]

It's fascinating that octaves are heavy and funky depending on rhythm

[@FarengarDazus]

The Schecter Hellraiser is an iconic guitar when it comes to eight strings or more

[@angelramos5945]

I’m so fucking excited for this album!

[@reneraymond7807]

Fantastic!

[@Doodenmier]

It's interesting to hear your take on the heavy factor, specifically the second one regarding distortion. James Hetfield has gone on record saying their approach to heavy tones in Metallica is to put substantially *less* distortion on the guitars than you'd expect. Instead, they go hard on multi tracking the guitars instead to fill out the sound. Plus, you know, their very percussive guitar riff sound. Two sides of the same coin, both accomplishing the heavy goal

[@thechief54]

Like the Beatles sang: "Heavyness is warm gun.Yes it is." : D

[@WaddupMatty]

That first riff is so DOOM soundtrack, i might need to grab this vinyl

[@sarguitars6603]

Rob, here's an idea, have a Kahler added to your 9 string. They make them for 6 thru 10 string guitars, and even have models for Multi scale. I added one to my Schecter Banshee 8 and it is uber cool.

[@charizardmaster13]

Wait till rob discovers vildhjarta and stoort neer

[@amountainlioncsgo]

6:00 When I first started really analyzing shapes of what I was playing, i came across Conquer All by Behemoth and learned this shape/progression and fell in love lol

[@tylerswanson6358]

5:38 Perhaps just me, but that tone definitely reminds me of Black Sabbath, despite being so modern

[@nguyengiakhiem7337]

thanks

[@KuzyukovAleksandr]

That's very interesting! Thank you for these tips! 🤟😎🎸

[@iursnitram]

That black stripe looks so wrooooong! Can't even look away from it😆

[@timothymckane6362]

Love those brief Kmac appearances. lol The original Envy song with the nine string is my favorite even if the eight string version was good.

[@redfurydubstep]

Duuuuude your new white Schecters are so freaking cool 🤤

[@Roxfox]

9:50 That gave me *mad* goosebumps, if that helps...!

[@JustRiffing]

Love you rob ❤

[@RanterInShades]

Need more of Kmac’s face.

[@shhshh3407]

2:30 reminds kinda of black sabbath's electric funeral

[@Codeaholic1]

RobMac, is that you?!

[@duranjerome]

It would be cool to hear more from background Rob