10 Legendary Riffs that will make you a better player in 2024

[@ScottEmoryParksMusic]

More proof it's mostly about songs. The 10 songs you chose have it all. Outstanding!

[@johnsee7269]

BB King's comment on reading music: "It's better to know and not need than to need and not know." He's the greatest musician I ever heard perform live. It can't be recorded; all the difference in the world live! He said, "Scales educate the fingers." One of the reasons he liked the 335 was because he could hear it better than others when practicing scales without an amp. 🤘

[@XXAbbott]

I'm practicing my D minor scale and wah pedal sound by looping the riff to Cream's "White Room". Not only is it such an amazing guitar solo, but the wah tone is out of this world. There is no better feeling while playing guitar than playing a song you love, and improvising the solo over the riff. Great video, you earned a new subscriber and reoccurring viewer.

[@jeff7764]

I quit my lessons because I legitimately didn’t have time to practice everyday because of a demanding job, but man I miss going every Sunday at 2pm with my teacher. He’s a insanely good and I’m terrible lol

[@goport]

Excellent suggestions. And timely as I am going back to the drawing board after 40 years of playing. Due to a health issue a few years back my rhythm ain't so hot (ahem) so I will definitely be doing Riffs 2 & 3 daily for a few months. And Riff 10 for the hell of it. Happy New Year.

[@richardbest577]

Misirlou was first recorded in 1927 and is a song about a Greek Christian man and an Egyptian Muslim woman. The fast picking comes from the fact it was written to be played on a lyra or Bouzouki.

[@marinpahljina]

the melody iz from macedonia

[@thesleekgreek]

@@marinpahljinait’s greek bro, stop it 🛑 ✋

[@reeceholmes8546]

thanks Adrian, have a great 2024, Django, yes

[@samkadi5443]

I tend to focus so much on just theory, I enjoy it but generally nobody wants to hear a talk on music theory, they want to hear you play music. This is great advice.

[@sdoman7215]

i think the golden rule for theory could be “show dont tell” haha

[@AskZac]

Incredible list of cool genre-diverse riffs. Love this!

[@joelroberts1581]

Hi Adrian, thanks for coming back to grace our screens again in 2024. I love your lessons and approach.

[@GustyGardens]

Your original Spellbound video really helped my picking accuracy more than any other exercise I did previously.

[@andywood2504]

Absolutely impeccable taste as always.And showing just how versatile a tele can be!!!

[@tt9875]

No shortage of how to play things on guitar on KZbin. Lots of great ones. I have to say this one is exceptional. Great instructional video. I will be using this diligently. I’m glad I came across your channel and subscribed.

[@iannicholls7476]

Thanks

[@chriss1492]

Doing a Django lesson is a brilliant idea Adrian! Please do!

[@ThomasLockney]

Yes, please!

[@liamdoyle3386]

His version of "I'll See You In My Dreams" is one of the best guitar records of all time. A lesson including that would be incredible.

[@antithesespistopheles8112]

Keep it simple - blue drag.

[@PaulJonesy]

Oof yes please!

[@nathancl2k]

You're a wonderfully engaging and effective teacher and pick the best music to highlight. Every video reveals a new path for me to explore. You're my absolute favorite guitar KZbinr! Thanks!

[@luismendo]

I love that you chose the first solo in "Comfortably numb". I like it more than the second, which is the one everybody seems to prefer

[@DavidGraeberWasRight]

best guitar channel on the youtubes

[@slayinbass2396]

That Roy Nichols bit was from a solo he played on working man blues live in austin texas. I learned the whole solo note for note because it was one of the coolest country solos I ever heard.

[@thememeosphere4428]

Knew I was in for a treat with this vid when song No.1 was Spellbound. Absolutely classic part and deceptively tricky!

[@remydamiani2272]

not only are you the most fantastic guitar teacher Ive ever encountered, but you also always choose the best songs! I have a new playlist hahah

[@thomasstengel7356]

Now I really want a Tele with a roasted maple neck. Also, I'm reminded of how much I love the Smiths. Fantastic practice selections. Thank you!

[@bloodytears612]

Man !!! Just a few weeks ago remember some Rappid Licks of yours. Keep on Grindin´ and happy 2024!!!!

[@martoneill]

Inspirational stuff and a very useful ‘menu’ to have to choose from. Thank you!

[@laguapa2375]

Stellar selection of riffs. Covers a lot of ground AND in great taste 🤌

[@boomerdell]

Happy New Year to you, too, Adrian! Always love ALL your lessons and videos, and I really get so much from your "welcome to the new year" videos that always help me to reset, re-focus, and recharge as the year lies ahead of us. Thank you for all you do. So very much appreciated!

[@GregDixson]

After 2 weeks away at Christmas without guitars, this is just what I need to kick start the year! Thanks and Happy 2024!

[@francesco0185]

Not only I'd like a full lesson about James Burton, but it would be great having some videos focusing on country rock songs.

[@canopy-guitars_and_gear]

Some Gram Parsons would be epic

[@hasanabir115]

Great pick for number one! Johnny Smith comes to mind too, when it comes to excellent jazz guitar players.

[@jefffalk9401]

Fantastic lesson. Gilmour solo and Misirlou are perfect for couple of my weak spots. Would love that Django lesson.

[@abrigospardos]

As always, great choice of riffs across a variety of styles!! The Suzy Q riff is probably the first guitar riff I am aware of having heard as a child (probably on TV or the radio and most likely the CCR version). Thanks Adrian and a have a fantastic new year!!

[@standingbadger]

Brilliant suggestions - thanks! The guitar break/solo on Bigmouth is a great one for picking accuracy and speed too. Ian Bairnson's solo on Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights is another good one to practice and improve upon bending and tremolo techniques.

[@bandrelix4207]

Loved this lesson, thanks! More like this please 🙏

[@meadish]

Happy New Year! You're spoiling us, as usual. If you're feeling up for it, another Dick Dale lesson would be awesome!

[@bevierevans]

Just stating the obvious, you are awesome, I love your work, commenting to help your channel. Thank you for sharing your art,it’s a challenge, I love it!

[@angelotero3874]

Love that telecaster with those outstanding eyes...

[@fuzzcous]

I haven't heard Spellbound in years. Good lesson & happy new year.

[@rickcurtis2983]

Excellent advice...I'm limited on practice time myself! Glad to subscribe!

[@marcchabot3821]

Happy New year, Adrian! Always lovely to see new videos from you! I hope 2024 is a great year for you, and I wish you all the best throughout the coming months!

[@_Stroda]

Fantastic choice to start with.

[@andrewwright6893]

Brilliant lesson thanks very much. Nice selection of tunes

[@PaulJonesy]

I absolutely agree that the satisfaction of learning a significant part of a classic track spurs learners on, that’s pretty much how I learnt. I was always curious at the same time about why parts work and that combination is what kept me going.

[@BillCollinsGuitar]

Really great selection. Respect.

[@akmt123]

Jolly good...same to you.... cheers from Canada.

[@scottl5935]

Great song choices. I love “Girl From the North Country”!

[@moose6676]

All the best for the New year Adrian. You have inspired over the years 🙏🏻 God Bless you 🙏🏻

[@nicolasmaurin182]

Another excellent lesson. Your knowledge of guitar music is awesome.

[@peterwhitton5578]

As ever, thanks for everything Adrian. Nice Daniel Johnston t shirt - Chrimbo pressie?

[@baabaabaa-El]

Happy New Year Adrian! Thanks for the help getting us out of ruts...lm sure we all go through em!

[@chrismason4224]

Anything by Mountain is my go-to for riff practice.

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

Nantucket Sleighride, which was used for Weekend World (ITV 1980s)

[@brianrollins7275]

Happy new year. Hope it’s been a good one so far. Thanks for another great lesson. These videos are very helpful.

[@csgband]

Very good choices for this lesson, I will enjoy this. Thanks

[@nelsonw2096]

This is great as usual. A Django lesson would be an excellent idea.

[@feliperojo8724]

Happy New Year ! You're still one of the best teachers on the web ! 😌🙏✊

[@jwdesqiii]

As an adult student with limited time, you're opening comments really nailed exactly what I've been trying to tell my teacher

[@dajoro-iq4lq]

Wow woe.

[@bigdrums9905]

Thanks for this, what an excellent selection to kick off the year 🙂

[@kirkegodfrey414]

Always both informative and brings a smile with your music choices. Thanks.🎸

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci for the suggestions.

[@eichaan]

You always do such a great job of making things accessible and achievable. Thanks so much, and happy new year!

[@briangallagher1760]

Thanks for posting this. Some brilliant stuff on it for me to go over❤

[@unclestubs8377]

Happy New Year, great to see you again

[@glowingrectangles4596]

Holy crap, your videos are Excellent!! Thanks for making them! I'm gonna go check out zodiac toys now!

[@Nightpants]

great video with some nice direction. Thank you!

[@thehomefront1905]

Best guitar teacher on youtube, thank you.

[@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885]

Fantastic! You have impeccable taste.

[@ssa2211]

Great advice about practicing with musicality in mind.

[@samborn7120]

All terrific and iconic riffs!

[@leftpastsaturn67]

I'm going to propose Johnny Marr's parts from Nothing But Flowers (Talking Heads). Happy new year Andrew.

[@steventhomas231]

Great choice of songs Adrian.

[@davidhamilton7780]

You are a gem. Happy New Year!

[@johnw4659]

Thank you, Adrian and a very Happy 2024 to you !

[@iantaylor827]

Happy New Year Adrian. Great lesson and yes please for a Django lesson.

[@meeno_the_man]

Love this! I love taking the journey with you. Keep up the great work.

[@MartinKok]

Happy New Year to you too, Adrian! And thank you for the great lessons, highly appreciated here

[@MulaMusic67]

Good stuff! Happy New Year, Adrian! 😎

[@ianwalsh9552]

Welcome back. Happy new year.

[@robertsilver5130]

Great new year video, Adrian! A great approach - learn enough songs with modest proficiency and you can’t help but add a host of techniques to your playing. At least, that’s what I tell myself when avoiding practice drills.

[@wuxiadaddy]

❤

[@RedPillTruth2023]

Thank you so much. I agree with the logic of this practice advice.

[@magdalenazurawski2618]

Hi Adrian, This is super-useful! Thanks so much and VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Great show 😊

[@cmaddox1020]

Thanks as always for the great vids, Adrian and all the best of 2024 to thee and thine. For the acoustic demos it looks like you are playing a Martin 000-15. I recently accquired one myself. Lovely old guitar!

[@brianpomeroyfilms]

Happy New Year Adrian. A great demonstration of what a tele can do.

[@girlTurtle85]

So glad I found your channel

[@matthewlewis2072]

Adrian, happy new year! Love your vids, even though I can't play a note and don't own a guitar!!

[@Fender420]

Great Riffs👍

[@Ronskie66]

Thanks very much for the video. Something to work on for improving technique. I need to get me some of that one day.

[@andredecaires2]

Happy new year Adrian. Health and happiness to you and yours.

[@johntorres3473]

Awesome licks Mate.

[@cameronvillarrealLp]

I was learning Bigmouth last year. Marrs parts are always great

[@markdoell1834]

Great study, as always! Cheers!

[@dragui9932]

Great vid ! Thank you so much! Happy new year

[@sirtogii5216]

This is how I use my practice time at the moment. Have clearly noticed that getting stuck in and (poorly) attempting some of Petrucci's chords and solos have dramatically helped making other tunes very easy in comparison...

[@malcolmhead2852]

Yay me first! Great idea for a video Love your tutorials Got so many great songs under my belt from you

[@acpg]

Cheers Malcolm!

[@jhjackson87]

Adrian, your mastery of the instrument is truly exceptional man, akin to opening a portal to another dimension. Your playing transcends the ordinary, transporting listeners to a realm of profound beauty and emotion. What band are you in and are you on tour?

[@lees7836]

Happy New Year Adrian. Thank you for all you do.

[@carlwoods4564]

Great tips and advice. Thanks.

[@robertbourke7935]

Excellent instructional video

[@thelion27]

Greetings from Austin TX! I noticed your Daniel Johnson T shirt...Hi How are you 😊. Great lesson BTW!!!

[@xTrengo]

happy and successful new year! \o/

[@TS-so2xi]

Love your channel!

[@thewonderofyou1]

Fantastic video. Many thanks

[@glennliljeblad7534]

Thanks very much for the riffs. I love the diversity and the clarity of your teaching method. I must admit I got a little confused when you were playing the acoustic guitar on the Johnny Matt riff. Your acoustic guitar has double fret markers at the ninth fret and I am used to seeing it at the 12th and I could not figure out what was going on. Your capo was on the fourth, but you were up by the 12th fret, and it made no sense to me until I figured out that it was on the ninth fret LOL.