3 Styles of Drop D Riffs

In this week's lesson, we check out 3 different styles or ways to play riffs in Drop D!
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He didn't get the octopus reference I guess

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Well, DC has an octopus shirt available. I didn't realize this was a joke because of that. My bad y'all.

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That tone is amazing

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I came for the riffs & stayed for those sweet ass inlays

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Inlays are exactly what’s in my Carvin ! Considering it’s a Kiesel that kinda makes sense now lol beautiful though regardless

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Agreed! Never been a big fan of glossy finishes.

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[@Ashadowtotheworld]

“Metallica’s Breadfan” Budgie: am I a joke to you?

[@axeofcreation]

bahaha!

[@rodnone5066]

Then plays RHCPs version of the same riff, haha

[@EVH5150iii]

That first riff. So tight. So crunchy.

[@metalriffs6276]

Its basically the "For whom the bell tolls" riff by Metallica!! LOL funny, He says "lamb of god, pantera" LOL ... wow.

[@axeofcreation]

It's not "basically" For Whom the bell tolls, that song and riff is a completely different harmony. And Yeah, Lamb of God - 11th Hour. Thanks for playing.

[@metalriffs6276]

@@axeofcreation in your opinion. but it is basically for whom the bell tolls. slight variation only. when i first heard it i thought for sure he was just playing that riff...shocked me when he said what he said. but you do you.

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

@@metalriffs6276 I mean, it's really in your opinion because he wrote the riff and also has a channel dedicated to things like music theory, I would trust his distinction over yours, random youtube commenter.

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@@5kr3aminMunk33 LOL so your saying there is no way in hell that he can write a riff that accidently or intentionally is the same as an existing, other band's riff??? are you serious?? wow...the internet strikes again.

[@rjc7289]

Style #4 of drop D riffing -- all of those classic Van Halen riffs from the Fair Warning album.

[@splix85]

I love that you go into enough theory to have an understanding of whats going on and why, but not so much that you turn playing into homework. subscribed!

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Such a nasty, grungy tone, but still versatile.

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That guitar is fire man, not even talking about the octo-shirt

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Honestly, it looks so smooth, the inlays are beautiful as well.

[@taylorh1246]

Real cool video - short, focused, and explained well. Now I didn't learn anything because I've been playing for so long and these are all ideas I've already picked up, but I appreciate you putting it into words these concepts that just sit in my noodle for years.

[@axeofcreation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-xe8uw6lt2f]

The 3rd riff was absolutely sick tho. Just proved to me that harmonic minor is one of the best scales for metal

[@benevans801]

Really appreciate the content on AoC. As a Tool fanatic and a confirmed Drop D addict this channel is a personal fav

[@TheRealCAPerry]

Yay! I understood one! Also, ‘Outshined’.

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I'm a bass player but this was still super helpful. As well your tone is ferocious! Keep killing it.

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Love your channel I have for years and I really appreciate the way you explained context because so many music teachers will hand you all the tools and just say go for it your videos always make me understand music better

[@axeofcreation]

I appreciate that!

[@eoinbrickley349]

2nd riff is my favorite, so soundgarden like

[@jomama2892]

Great informative video it’s helped me out and definitely a fun tuning to keep making up riffs !

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Thank you for the guitar knowledge my brother

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That guitar is perfect

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Amazing, great baseline

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Damn dude that kiesels matte black burst looking finish is insaane🔥🔥

[@dieselsal9440]

This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched. Based on how you spoke and explained the video I thought this was gonna be simple and tame, then you pimp slapped me across the face with that first riff so now I’m gonna stick around.

[@CubeZanimation]

Awesome video, great ideas!

[@AdamM12590]

As someone who REALLY digs Lamb of God, that first riff completely ravaged my entire being.....i MUST play it

[@axeofcreation]

Yes!

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i concur

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Ruin!!!!

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Thanks for the video

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Always inspiring!! Thanks Greg🔥🔥🔥

[@axeofcreation]

I appreciate that!

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You're really good. I've been watching and learning all week. Subbed.

[@anthonyrancourt2131]

Thank you so much! Such a great video.

[@realartjom]

Thanks. I also enjoy playing the 0356 type riffs, combined with that cliché 3 -> 5 on the A-string.

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Great video thanks

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A Great help video, thank you!

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I'm so happy to see Kiesel stuff become more and more used nowadays. To me, they were always some of the nicest guitars out there.

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Great breakdown

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Great Lesson/Tips! Thanks!!!

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Thanks to this tutorial very great

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Another amazing video, thank you!

[@axeofcreation]

Thanks again!

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great vid for the newer players to build off of . something easy fun to start showing different pathways . good stuff 👏

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Thanks 👍

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10/10 lesson. Just perfect.

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Great video my dude

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Very nice Greg, good inspiration for my current skill level.

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Great to hear!

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Very useful insight! Thanks! Like the logic applied...

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Glad it was helpful!

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Thanks a lot

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Brilliant. Thank you!

[@axeofcreation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

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great video! Thank you!

[@drinsouthwestWA]

simple effective, i like it...no wonder the common theme is the common theme, hats off drop D lords, Thanks Greg

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Good lesson! Thank you.

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Glad you liked it!

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Very helpful

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Sweet...thanks

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Greg would love to see a rundown of 4 degrees the whole song. You are the best when it comes to Tool lessons.

[@GameDevMadeEasy]

I have a 7 string and the tuning I have been playing with on it is G, D, A, D, G, B, E. Perhaps you could talk about it a bit in a future video?

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I like A D A D G B E

[@GameDevMadeEasy]

@@rileythompson5127 B, D, A, D, G, B, E is also fun. But doing a power chord on the low strings is a bit of a stretch. The upside is riffing is pretty fun.

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What an amazing lesson! More drop tuning + music theory please! Subscribed!

[@elmershiflett8154]

Sounds good, I love playing around with drop d

[@TobeyFairre7861]

The second riff makes me think of Slither by Velvet Revolver

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Great tone btw man!

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great tutorial thanks so much for making

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Awesome - as always

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Thanks again!

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Thanks man.

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THANKS BUD

[@_baiken_]

that last one hits different mate

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Cool stuff fella’ 😮

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Such a delicious tone

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This is exactly what I was looking for

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Cool lesson nice guitar...I have a Carvin from 1996 and a Kiesel with EMG "HET" pickups...

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Freakin sweet riffage here!!!

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Great tutorial Salute to you Sir,

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Thank you kindly

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Thanks dude 😏👍

[@tonyjones1560]

Now THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about! I could be stupid, but I’d rather “riff” than solo! I’ll probably try this in standard first…but the possibilities are endless! Thank you. Subscribed!

[@GrimmFLawless]

I immediately thought of Soundgarden on that second riff. Then you said Spoonman. No doubt!

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Surprised he doesn’t have more subs. You actually learn something.

[@MasoudBeglari84]

Very usefull bro. Tnx

[@axeofcreation]

Thanks!

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Ok I’m gonna follow you for when I get an electric

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Bro you’re a beast👍🤙🤘🎸

[@nathan.nile03]

Time to get my Shinedown on

[@cesarnaggisch6320]

You're forgetting the most used one.. the pedal style riff. 000D and then riff on the A string. Like Unholy confessions.

[@QuackSpeed]

first song sounds *EXTREMELY* Lamb of God, but the last two were both like, 100% Tool

[@paulriguccini3416]

Melvins are the drop D goat

[@mattnobrega6621]

I'm gonna add these to my own riffs

[@iforgotthenamemate]

If something works, no matter how simple and clichè, its Good.

[@DrowningTimeOfficially]

Nice video

[@DrowningTimeOfficially]

How about chord progressions and chord styles?

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Me: tunes to drop d. *Neil Young has entered the chat*

[@MrDoomGuy93]

1st riff reminds me of old school Command & Conquer.

[@axeofcreation]

"China must grow larger!"

[@buddyhimself]

The style of the open, first fret, and sixth fret thing is what I do to rip off Rammstein riffs.

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Cool channel like your content I think 🤔 I’m going to subscribe

[@axeofcreation]

Welcome!

[@CizerKedi]

1:20 i love Roots Bloody Roots!

[@joshs8344]

Love your work as always man... I do have a random question though, what kind of strings do you use? I'm just curious because I've used Heavy Bottom slinkys for a long time and I think that is more of my "Adam Jones Fanboy" thinking and I want to experiment with different gauge strings/brands and whatnot

[@axeofcreation]

I'm a slinky man myself as well. I tend to usually use 10s, if I know I'll be playing in strictly Drop D, I'll go a little thicker on the low string.

[@raygenchevallier1506]

Riff 1 - Lamb of God/RATM/Slipknot Riff 2 - Disturbed/Godsmack/Soundgarden Riff 3 - Slayer/Tool/Muse

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❤❤❤

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Fuck yeah man !!!!!

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Would you PLEASE do a vudeo on this tone?!

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Neat

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Great lessons I just found your channel. What pedal or amp do you get that sound. It’s awesome

[@curtpozzi5527]

I noticed a bit of Jerry Cantrell style there, would you touch on that in one of your up and coming clips?

[@MrDinodane]

Cool

[@deanguitars15]

I got some Opeth vibes from the last riff.

[@quickscopeoneeighty9158]

Awesome video! For the first riff, it would be easier to note in 6/8, just so you wont have so many triplet brackets