10 Instantly Recognizable 2000s Guitar Riffs

Here are 10 iconic riffs from the 2000s that are really nostalgic for me! How many do you know?
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[@RachelfGuitar]

Hope you enjoyed the nostalgia with me! How many riffs did you know? For practicing these riffs I used the free web app I made to loop KZbin videos: www.looper.tube. Sharing again in case anyone missed it! \m/

[@rogerblack4603]

Thanks for making the web app. Its going to be very useful

[@learnmusicwithme4170]

All but the first one.

[@curtvona4891]

You have some spammers on here, Rachel.

[@mikeg9b]

I knew 2 out of 10 -- Chop Suey! and Sk8er Boi. Oh well, I'm 53 years old.

[@forridersofsatan]

All of them. I miss my teenage years 🥺

[@shannonhondo260]

I’m about 20 years older than you but we started our guitar journey around the same time and watching your progress has been not only fun but inspirational

[@rejiix]

Hey I wanna make a list like this too! Definitely coming from a metal background myself :D. Avenged Sevenfold - Unholy Confessions Slipknot - Psychosocial Lamb of God - Laid To Rest (or Redneck) Gojira - Flying Whales Childred of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet Meshuggah - Bleed Tool - Schism Rammstein - Sonne In Flames - Cloud Connected SOAD - Toxicity

[@RachelfGuitar]

Could definitely do one just focused on metal riffs! Lots of great ones there for sure 🤘

[@GroinStrain_]

Mad that these songs I grew up with are now considered “iconic” and probably feature on classic rock radio🤣love you’re playing and love your vibe. Keep smashing it🤘✌️

[@markcampbell7554]

Ten song's in under 3 minute's?!? That's amazing! You sound great as always. I can't wait till your next full length video so we can enjoy you longer. Always a treat to hear and see you.

[@markbowers7664]

Great job Rachel ! I loven how you changed the tone of the guitar for each song to capture the tone of each song really great ! 🎸😃

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 😁🤘

[@Jabelmab]

Great video, Def needs a part 2, a 2000s list without breaking Benjamin, slipknot, three days grace, my chemical romance, escape the fate, 3 doors down, kings of Leon, leaves so much to be desired :) the 2000s really had a lot of bangers

[@RachelfGuitar]

I had a massive list of possible riffs to include which included riffs from most of those bands! Definitely considering a part 2 :)

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

Yeah I agree, a part two that goes on for thirty minutes will break the internet. lol… I mean, if your gonna do it, do it full on all the way. Right? Ok, good talk!

[@matthewhale9831]

replace kings of leon with paramore and that is a great embodiment of the 2000’s, i never would’ve thought of kings of leon to be in this list

[@goncalovcoelho15]

Without?

[@matthewhale9831]

@@goncalovcoelho15 get out, literally see yourself out

[@John--]

Ahhh they're all so nostalgic, great playing too

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 🤘

[@siddhanthdas8622]

This was just amazing !! All of them were great songs and we want more... Thanks for replying on your post at Insta, that was so unexpected but definitely made my day !!! ♥️🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@1EyeInTheSky]

I love watching you play. You always looks like you are enjoying yourself and your smile makes me smile. Now time for a part 2. Great vid!

[@RoofsHobbyGuitar]

Great job! Production is top notch too! You definitely inspired me to learn electric guitar myself as an adult. Just over one year into it! I had a head start though with some former acoustic playing.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much, that is really cool to hear!

[@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294]

Rachel: Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I am not a heavy metal fan, so I didn't recognize any of these, but Awesome is Awesome, as you have clearly demonstrated. Cheers!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much!

[@AmaryxYT]

This is one of my favorite times of music! Had many older siblings watch MTV when I young as 5! It's definitely influenced the music I like and play today!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Definitely influenced me a lot as well, super nostalgic for me!

[@stefanbassmp4]

This is the BEST video of my life thanks Rachel

[@jcwm01]

My faves of these riffs are Muse and the Foo Fighters. Great job on Pretender Rachel. Cheers!

[@RachelfGuitar]

The Muse one is so fun to play!

[@FxnWaySheGoes]

Your progress is amazing, i remember following you a long time ago. Actually inspired me to start learning at the time, been on and off for 3ish years but i feel like i can play pretty decent but you are going places!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much! Hope you are having a great time with it!

[@FxnWaySheGoes]

@@RachelfGuitar Its great fun, dunno what id do without it now. Always good to keep the mind busy with a project! Take care

[@aodh5966]

Ahhh, just what I need on a Sunday to ease me into a new week! Thanks Rachelf

[@RachelfGuitar]

Hope you have a great week! 🤘

[@loucyy]

Sk8er Boi ! I was really surprised when you played it and remember how good is this riff 🤘🏻

[@RachelfGuitar]

It's a classic! 🤘

[@HTNT9]

Awesome Rach! Definitely some bangers from the 2000s. Would be cool if you also did one for the 90s. I'm currently reliving some of those killer 90s tunes atm.

[@RachelfGuitar]

That would be fun too! I also have a bunch more 2000s riffs in a spreadsheet for a potential sequel here, was hard to choose!

[@MetalDeathMusic]

Man, take me back to the early 2000's! The Pretender is still my favorite Foo song!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Such a classic!

[@audiophileman7047]

Very nice, Rachel! You're rockin' our world with some splendid riffs!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 😁🤘

[@audiophileman7047]

@@RachelfGuitar Sure, you bet, Rachel! 🎸🎸🤘🤘

[@stevepeterson6070]

Nicely done. And you look great!

[@the_og_shockwv3182]

Hey Welcome back Rachel!

[@woww4444]

Cool list! I agree that it needed Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace though. Oh, and throw in some Seether! 🤘🤘🤘

[@UnnamedPrince]

I'm so glad we have someone who knows 2000s hits I've been a sub for years and your content is awesome!

[@andrewbernal6819]

Linkin Park!!! 🤘🏽 Fly High and Rest Easy Chester we miss and love you brother 🎙❤️ awesome video 🙏🏼

[@HenryChauhanDrums1]

You couldn’t have come up with a better list!!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! Could definitely do a part 2 though, so many fun riffs from this period!

[@kevinlynch6221]

Been watching your progress for a long time now...proud of you kiddo.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@pilsplease7561]

Misery Business in particular stands out cause when i was in middle school and high school that song was everywhere paramore in general was being blasted on every radio station. I also remember The White Stripes being blasted on the radio at the same time.

[@RachelfGuitar]

I listened to Misery Business so many times back in the day!

[@pilsplease7561]

@@RachelfGuitar Its been a long time since paramore has done anything and while they are still together I hope they are still making new music cause they just kinda dropped off the face of the earth.

[@qumartha.zanjani2846]

@@pilsplease7561 new album out this year, apparently more guitar-based, they're doing a us tour in autumn. they were p much dead since last tour tho

[@pilsplease7561]

@@qumartha.zanjani2846 Im glad to hear it, because I thought that the silence meant they were going to disband or something cause they just completely fell off the face of the earth.

[@mogret7451]

really nice playing!😎

[@MrMisterock]

Your Yamaha is in fire ! Brilliant riffs, Rachel !

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! So I'm actually using the THR10 only as a recording interface here, using Bias FX 2 modeling software for the tones so I can modify them after recording :)

[@404sasquatch]

wow you've improved so much since I've last since your videos; you've inspired me to start playing again

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you, that is awesome to hear!

[@ezraanderson1190]

Awesome video! Great riffs and great playing as always. Love your stuff

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 😁🤘

[@lilasummers]

This is such an awesome list. Love the video!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🤘

[@russellward4624]

Its been a while since I've seen one of your videos and I just wanted to coment on how much you've improved. Keep up the good work.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🤘

[@seanbaines]

I see you're using that Cortek guitar a lot. It looks and sounds really nice. They make very good instruments, not only for their Cort brand, but for a lot of other companies. PRS's SE line, for example, is made by Cortek. I have one, and love it.

[@russellzauner]

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[@djijspeakerguy4628]

I have a Squier Bullet Telecaster, made by Cort in Indonesia. Actually a great guitar for a reasonable price.

[@alexbickers8388]

These gave me some great ideas for songs to teach my students. Thanks!

[@Ddarke11]

Damn it felt good coming back to these songs.

[@vintagetrk]

Man thats a great list. It's always so fun to watch you play and as always it's been such a pleasure to watch you become the shredder on guitar that you are and as always love your smile.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 🤘

[@vintagetrk]

@@RachelfGuitar Your welcome. Love watching you play 🤘

[@journal_to_reading5920]

Omg Rachelf when did you hit over 200k I remember you when you had your 1 year progress may have be 2 year, but wow! A lot has changed over the course of time, good for you and keep the hard work

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much! 🤘

[@ghs2798]

Great songs and beautiful guitars

[@ripper9447]

Really nice playing!!!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 🤘

[@skylarmobis4681]

i love your ibanez guitar...its so beautiful...the sound tone is fantastic

[@saadsrequiemforsasuke7041]

I was trying to find a 2000s cartoon Harmonica ost like Gintama's beautiful sad one but these awesome guitar riffs will do for now. 0:56 sounded like a Death Note Ost (Love Foo Fighters for The Walk) 1:18 started like Highway to Hell. The next one was like josstice League ost. 2:01 reminded of Rolling Star (Bleach) + iCarly! those were some well played tunes! Rock on 5.5.2023

[@matrixmockery1166]

back to the good music... Thanks!

[@whgd6977]

rachelf i like to listen to rock roll and hard rock should i get hh for guitar should i get hsh ? please reply

[@RachelfGuitar]

Either should work! I like the simplicity of the HH now, but HSH would give you a bit more versatility. As long as you get humbuckers in some form you should be fine!

[@kryptic9056]

great video! ALways enjoyed your videos, and that Ibanez 'beach' guitar is really growing on me!

[@samuelmalsawmkima6905]

i can see the hard work on your playing skill..great work..

[@PlouplePoupi]

Amazing ! Perfect ! All the tones are great !!! Thanks a lot🙏🏻👍🏼🍒

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much!

[@TFShaw]

Love it! I haven't seen any of your videos in quite a while. Thanks KZbin algorithm. 🙄😔

[@bartekbartek4067]

Cool Video:) good riff choices!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@ilyrican]

Rachel, you rock!

[@Rocktalk101]

well done and like the new look definitely a good rock style for sure!

[@edenmichaels]

Awsome kiddo,nice Ibanez love the paint job

[@mylogify]

Nice video Rachel! I started doing, 1-3-2-4, 1-2-3-4, 4-2-3-1, up/down/reverse to 12th fret, also alternating strings, it takes about 20 mins a day, I think it gave me speed for fretting hand, also alternate picking...! I try to be as accurate as possible and also force myself for speed. Have you ever done these? Or do you also regularly practice these kind of exercises? Cheers!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Yeah I actually usually do something similar as a warm up! Definitely a good thing to incorporate :)

[@Milty2001]

Listening to the pretender just gave me nostalgia trying to play the riff while desperately trying to speed up the riff its such an iconic one

[@RachelfGuitar]

It is extremely nostalgic!

[@christopher7310]

You are pure fire! Killer riff and awesome playing! Killer jam Shred Queen🤘🏾🤘🏾🔥🔥🤩

[@RachelfGuitar]

😁🤘

[@mylogify]

Some day, a Top 10 or 20 Indie Rock version also would be sick!

[@han36solo]

Fantastic job Rachel! Great vid too you are absolutely adorable!

[@docholst5404]

nicely done!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@d1ssonic]

Awesome job!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@KevinMillard68]

good stuff well done

[@bearded_riffs]

Great job there Rachel I headbanged through whole video

[@m1ghtysauc3E]

Great stuff!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks!

[@Briansgate]

Your guitar playing has come so far, and now it looks like you're upping your fashion game too. Is Jassy rubbing off on you? lol

[@davidvanberkel5599]

Great video here💥👍

[@rayanna7188]

I made up a little game for myself & closed my eyes & guessed which song the guitar riff belonged to! I got most of them right!

[@tikishark1]

Wow that was a blast and note for note perfect. Would love to see another decade featured as a follow up.

[@RachelfGuitar]

This was fun to make, will do more like it in the future!

[@PhilMcCool]

I believe Last Resort is played with "inverted" power chords on the top two strings, which gave it a heavier nu metal sound despite only being drop D tuning. However your way is still clearly recognisable.

[@Grindgodgrind]

How are you finding the Cort guitar compares to your Ibanez guitars, Rachel?

[@RachelfGuitar]

I've been enjoying it! I'm still a bit more used to the necks on my Ibanez guitars (really thin), but the guitars seem pretty comparable in general. Both look and sound great :)

[@Grindgodgrind]

@@RachelfGuitar that's great. I've been side eyeing a Cort to try for a little while, they seem to offer a fair bit of bang for your buck.

[@gabrocki]

I have a very similar looking Cort, it's an X700 Duality. Great guitar, especially for the price.

[@cinnstix8029]

You are so awsome! Always love the smile on your face as you play. 🥰

[@MatthewKeairns]

Loves hearing the Nostalgia! Takes me back! 🤘🎸

[@RachelfGuitar]

😁🤘

[@myerkord]

That Ibenez what are those pickups? Are they stock pick-ups with that guitar??🤔

[@qwasz123123]

Thank you. You sound and look great.

[@skorgged]

Hi there I do have a question. How do you not get that extra string noise? is there a pedal? Or are you using computer software

[@steveschwartz6138]

Like the new look and great guitar.

[@Americanpatriot68]

Killer job!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 🤘

[@ramenaw]

That's such a cool looking guitar!

[@MrMINDFIRE]

Music was so much better in the 90’s than the 00’s it’s not even close.

[@aaronburrsir1742]

That knights of cydonia riff was played so well!!!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! It's a fun one to play!

[@cryora]

not gonna lie rachelf holding back her usual smile is kinda hot

[@portablepodcast5854]

What effects did u use on Faint?

[@dangerpowers4582]

Great video! Next time, I would be elated if you played a Children of Bodom riff. Follow The Reaper (2000) and Hate crew Deathroll(2002), are some of the best albums I've ever listened to. They are awesome from start to finish. Although, Hatebreeder(1999), is my favorite COB album.

[@edmu9799]

your on your way kid well not kid anymore but super star ... sounding great !

[@UCjNrKLyRJI-abFA8qiNo92Q]

Great songs, I wish people herd this kind of music in my country back then

[@microsoftpain]

Let's gooo, new rachelf upload 🤠 I know someone mentioned drums in a different comment, but have you tried GGD (GetGood Drums)? Would totally recommend it if you haven't.

[@RachelfGuitar]

I haven't tried GGD yet, have just stuck with EZDrummer 2 so far, but should check it out!

[@microsoftpain]

@@RachelfGuitar If you do, you should totally make a video about it. I have the "Modern and Massive" and the "One Kit Wonder: Metal" packs and they are phenomenal. Just a couple recommendations! Keep up the good work. :)

[@Millenial_]

That’s wonderful ! Did you use any special pedals effects for these riffs ?

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks! All the tones were from Bias FX 2 (including any effects).

[@Millenial_]

@@RachelfGuitar ok thank you so much for your answer 😊

[@haraldschafer5757]

Super Gitarrenspielerin wow ich bin ein Fan 🎶🎶🎶👍👍👍

[@Eric81372]

Tasty riffs!

[@lamkin9188]

A lot of nostalgia in this video.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Absolutely perfect 💙💙💙🐇🔥

[@sirwalterheisenberg]

I LOVE the fact that you opened the video with Linkin Park! Rock on!

[@curtvona4891]

Very good Rachel!

[@FocusOM]

how do you make drums?

[@RachelfGuitar]

I usually find guitar pro tabs that include drums, convert to MIDI, and then use a VSTI drum plugin (EzDrummer 2) to play the MIDI. I'm planning to do an updated how to record KZbin guitar videos in the near future with more in depth information on how I make videos like this.

[@FocusOM]

@@RachelfGuitar thabk you!!! Keep doing your awesome videos...greetings from Chile

[@romualdbrosa5213]

Nice riff😊👍

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

I love the look of the Ibanez! What model Ibanez is that?

[@RachelfGuitar]

It's an Ibanez RG1121PB CIF!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

@@RachelfGuitar Okay! Thank you for responding! Best of luck in your future endeavors! All the best.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice playing. Lots of cool riffs here and 3 that I didn't actually recognize ha

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 🤘

[@Bryant.Defiant]

Rachel looking bad AF!!!🥵 Great riff choices! Rock on 🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@metalbill]

I guess I’m too Metal. I only recognized half of those. I love you Rachel!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Understandable! A lot of these were popular on the radio when I was listening to music that way :)