7 STRING GUITAR RIFFS FOR DUMMYS (That DON'T Suck)

[@hockeyjon596]

As a 41yr old grunge\hardcore\ metal guitar guy, and also a big fan of the blues, jazz soul...I do love prog stuff, but the term "drop G" just fried my brain.😆

[@JoshuaMRichard]

Bro. 😎

[@hawnz.]

dimebag used drop G in a few songs :)

[@stttrm]

​@@hawnz. What?! Which songs? Never heard of those

[@ЖандосАубакиров-р9н]

​@@stttrmThe Underground In America

[@mishafox1049]

​​​​@@ЖандосАубакиров-р9н Dime actually used "slomatics tuning": 6th string dropped in octave with 5th string. Although, you can still replicate that on 7 string guitar, dяopping that 7th string in G. But it's not the same, as a Dime used, to play the OG "The Underground In America".

[@Sierra-xi2ty]

This is awesome. Hope to see an 8 string video too.

[@Durkhead]

Just get a bass😂

[@aeroxpre]

@@Durkheadno

[@Gomcio]

Tbh you can play exactly the same riffs on 8 it will just be lower. I'm learning 90% of songs on my 8, regardless if they are drop c, b,f, just hit the same frets it will be different key, either lower or higher.

[@Durkhead]

@@aeroxpre kzbin.infoOLEX_g_kx6s?si=y4xpJo-bvLSDxJ_P

[@bolillo5013]

I would love that.

[@bruceanthony8345]

THE ESSENTIAL 7 STRING RIFFS: 1:14 A Change Of Season by Dream Theater 1:53 Down From The Sky by Trivium 2:11 Lost In The Static by After The Burial 2:26 The River Dragon Has Come by Nevermore 2:47 Freak On A Leash by Korn 3:22 Recreant by Chelsea Grin 3:45 Wormholes by Volumes 4:02 Icarus Lives by Periphery 4:28 Oblivion's Speaks by Knocked Loose 4:44 The Saw Is The Law by Whitechapel

[@killrich7155]

Thanks mate

[@bruceanthony8345]

@@killrich7155 You're welcome 😎

[@Doer231]

That first riff is like that deftones song. Can’t remember what it’s called.

[@asura_dayooo]

​@@Doer231 my own summer

[@BrandonGlasgowMusic]

My first time in Drop A really opened up my mind to possibilities on guitar.

[@aegistechreviews7410]

I'd like to add on that Whitechapel has some other banger easy 7 string riffs, my favorite of which is def "I, Dementia". Diminished key Crazy Train on a 7 string?? Hell yeah

[@BaenaCarcosa]

I can’t unhear that now thanks

[@SamBrockmann]

*Mind blown*

[@bolillo5013]

Such a killer song to play, so fun. Also I made that song association too, and sometimes I messes up my accenting of the notes because I start thinking about Crazy Train 💀

[@coryyoung1876]

For me that album is peak Whitechapel!

[@svyatoslavmokin9278]

The first one (A change of season) also sounds kinda like “Ride the Lightning but it’s djent” which is kinda sus 😅

[@SamBrockmann]

Periphery is so great. Glad PRS made a Mark model. You also included Dream Theater, a band who showed me 7 string riffs could be heavy (in B standard). And I was pleased to hear "The Saw in the Law".

[@willvaughn6.395]

Is that the top model like his actual signature guitar or it’s a production model that’s cheaper ?

[@SamBrockmann]

​@@willvaughn6.395, he says what it is in the first 30 seconds.

[@dtdthesloth9575]

they dont sell core models of marks signatures theyre all PRS SE but they come with his signature pickups and he plays the SE models all the time on stage and in videos ETC. he has a couple of core models but from what i understand they were prototypes and never went into mass production. So to answer your question yes it is his signature model and its the highest quality they sell for his model. i have one of the original Seven string ones from the first version they did and its an incredible guitar i could not be more happy with it @willvaughn6.395

[@Levelity]

I have that 7 string, and it's such a high quality instrument. The fit and finish were great out of the box and those pickups are awesome.

[@sephiroth7818]

I always have my 7 string in Korn tuning but am wanting to try some other ones.

[@skullboysonic76]

Valid

[@94SexyStang]

Same.....mine stays in "A" tuning.

[@skullboysonic76]

@94SexyStang hell yeah dude 🌽🌽🌽

[@Davix-tt9sh]

Currently have an 8 string in F standard and having so much fun with After the Burial. They haven't made a single bad song I swear

[@marshalltucker1159]

Down from the sky is my go to song for trying out a 7 string!

[@KrisSchwarz98]

That freak on a leash, wormholes and icarus lives riff was goddamn nostalgic. Those riffs made me wanna play my 7-string Ibanez again and get a Ibanez K5 bass

[@TheAlbumsThatMadeMe]

Literally just picked up my first 7-String, a Jackson JS22-7. Started with some Jesu and Strapping Young Lad. Gonna give these riffs a go!

[@Durkhead]

How is it? Iv been lookin at getting one. Any problems with it

[@TheAlbumsThatMadeMe]

@@Durkhead I love it so far - really solid, great neck action and a tone that could flatten a house. It's my first so no real frame of reference beyond my existing six strings. But it's great so far 😄

[@Highrollinhunter]

I'm picking up a 7 string in a couple of months for my 20th birthday in December.

[@bringbacktradition6470]

Have you tuned it low yet? What range are you playing with?

[@TheAlbumsThatMadeMe]

@@bringbacktradition6470 drop-B's been my lowest so far, but normally I'm tuned Drop-A or Open-C - and just a standard string range.

[@joshgamesful]

Just recently got my first 7. A change of seasons was the reason I wanted a 7 😅😂. So many different parts but overall not too hard for a Petrucci song. Love Petrucci and DT

[@Phantasm1]

Just bought the old PRS SE Mark Holcomb SVN with Alpha/Omega pickups. The guitars feels so comfortable even though it has a marginally thicker than my Ibanez.

[@VeritabIlIti]

I will never forget the first time I heard Icarus Lives. It was one of the lowest sounding riffs Id heard at the time, and it still sounds so sick (probably whatever tone magic Misha worked on it). Lost In The Static is a great pick too, although my personal fave from that album is COLLAPSE

[@GraffitiLifeCZ]

One of my favourite 7S riffs is Did My Time by Korn. Easy and fun to play imo.

[@undivine666]

Would love to see more tuning specific videos such as top 10 drop g riffs etc. (including newer songs)

[@ЖандосАубакиров-р9н]

Alpha Wolf, Knocked Loose, Whitechapel, Chelsea Grin, Any Given Day, Wage War, Fit For An Autopsy, Born Of Osiris, Signs Of The Swarm, Lorna Shore, Volumes and many others

[@tfwnoyandere]

church of execution by fear factory, invisible wounds by fear factory, brujerizmo by brujeria, sida de la mente by brujeria

[@AlexPhantom1292]

you should put a Fear Factory Riff, any from Demanufacture, Obsolete or Mechanize BTW awesome list man, great riffs

[@comensky]

Descent and Scumgrief are so, so, so heavy and easy to play :)

[@kovidhbhattacharjee2368]

That PRS is sexy, I want it as my first 7 stringer

[@AkiraNakagawaMusic]

Bullet for my Valentine - Hand of Blood, I love! Dream Theatre - A Change of Seasons... I never heard, but it was release 10 years previously to Hand of Blood

[@Moistflap]

This is a great video there is a huge market for helping new 7 string players understand whats going on.

[@Durkhead]

I cant believe you didnt include morbid angel, where the slime live! Its like the stairway to heaven of 7 string riffs

[@TheGinglymus]

I don't know what the obsession with using heavy gauge strings is. I play 11-52 on a 6 string in G# and it's fine

[@beepsta]

you sound like the left guitarist in my band

[@TheGinglymus]

@@beepsta left?

[@Project-gr6zy]

Was hoping to see some fear factory Im picking up a jackson JS22-7 as my first but i do plan to build it

[@turagamaxil]

saw is the law is my favorite 7string riff for sure. I would have added "Evolution" by skyharbor, that opening riff is literally 2 different notes and it's super cool

[@jonnyb2020]

I’ve not heard Change Of Seasons in years… I know what I’m listening to on the work commute tomorrow! Awesome video! 🤘🏼

[@Patrick-mg3jp]

I use a .64 for my low string and a balanced 50 to 11 on my other 6 strings. I have a multiscale 27-25.5, tuned to drop G. And its perfect.

[@ilikevideos4868]

Amon Amarth has some great easy riffs in B standard. 'Free Will Sacrifice' and 'Pursuit of the Vikings' for example

[@technickn9n3]

i got the one before that with the alpha omega 7 string i play bass but I would be lying if i said I didnt play this damn guitar more than i should sounds so huge, stays in tune, clear notes, easy set up, absolute unit for 1k

[@zakkwilkowski4136]

I actually just bought the 7 string one w alpha omega, I have the 6 string and love it. Been playing for 17 years and finally got my first ERG ❤

[@Bentonmaru]

Got this guitar a week ago. I was looking for some ideas since I don’t usually play 7 string. Thank you, PRS SE guitars are on point. My mark holcomb seven string was QC’d well.

[@CozyCatte]

Recreant was one of my first 7 String riffs way back then ! Thanks for the fun videos !

[@jasterbobafett555]

Loving that Change of seasons by dream theater and Static by ATB...awesome

[@chrissgardiner]

HELL YEAH! Somehow I knew Down From the Sky would be in there. Shogun is the album that got me into 7 strings and that was the first song I learned on a 7. A great song to get introduced to 7 strings. All great riffs in this video!

[@onetakehoovie5955]

Same! Was such a monumental album for me and so many of my friends when it dropped

[@prettyviolence]

shogun is the first song i played on my seven string. such a classic

[@chrissgardiner]

@@prettyviolence The title track?! Damn. That's ambitious for a first 7-string strong 😅 You are stronger than I!

[@chrissgardiner]

@@onetakehoovie5955 It's between Shogun and Ascendancy for my favorite Trivium album for SURE!

[@prettyviolence]

@@chrissgardiner haha! Just the first verse riff. Never got around to learning the whole song. I quickly switched to Bb standard and started playing Itcotd and tsats songs. I’m on a quest to learn as many trivium songs as i can on guitar

[@99hiccups]

good stuff man!! i just made the jump to an 8 string. so maybe a '8 string riffs for dummies' soon? 👉🏼👈🏼

[@nyororomeowelas1225]

Now when I pick up my seven string, (happens to be the same mark holcomb one but from 2019) my favorite riff is probably Hexagram by Deftones. And Icarus Lives is just an ez groovy song. Also, you’re totally missing out on those open strings in Freak on a Leash.

[@nickrickert3109]

always appreciate the love for volumes!!

[@brandonTHEshiados]

Jesus. My boy gets a new guitar every video he makes. I'm jealous AF. another great video Bane man. 🤘

[@puckeroos]

Trivium songs are full of fun on the 7 strings, especially the Shogun Album

[@demo3645]

not my first 7 string but i did buy this specific 7 string earlier this year 😂 just the purple fade instead of blue

[@HollowEffect1621]

Today I learned that Dream Theatre stole my riff from 2008 and made a full song

[@RanterInShades]

YUSS! My favorite After the Burial song!

[@weevilsnitz]

Great list across a huge span. Adding anything on STRUC/TURES album Divided By

[@apoplexiamusic]

THE CLAW IS THE LAW! Ever since i got my first 7 string, i cannot live without drop A, drop Ab and drop F tunings. And while i love my baritone 6's i just prefer my 7's.

[@french1991toast]

When i first heard lost in the static i was like how have i not heard of these guys before. Sickest lead riff ever

[@bpaul1054]

Very surprised that Lacuna Coil isn't on the list...even used twin 7-string attack for awhile..Swamped is a good start....and it is actually played on the 7TH string..

[@fernandogoesluiz2563]

That's some great crispy tone

[@davidmurray9193]

That guitar is sweet, I have two schechters c7s hellraiser FRS and the red reignwell cool

[@leep_]

That transition from Wormholes to Icarus lives was so fucking juicy

[@stubbynubby6926]

I would have expected the dark eternal night for a fun DT 7-string riff instead of a change of seasons, but i ain't mad at it!

[@magicchessreplays8203]

Can you do some experiment? Buy an 8 string set, remove the 2nd and tune it EADGBEA..or maybe CFA#D#GCF, whatever tension works. And maybe drop the 7th sting to drop D or drop A# something. Im curious.

[@SteezyMcCheezie]

big help man! thnx 🙏

[@Handsofakiller19]

I love that guitar haha i have the walnut one with the alpha/omega set

[@str11pes]

A change of seasons was my first 7 string jam. ok ok, I normally just grab my 28" baritone 6, I never use the baby string anyways.

[@merginator]

I knew saw is the law was gonna be in here. Could also do sanguisugabogg's "Uningest".

[@bolillo5013]

Great video, thanks.

[@nebukadnetzar1376]

very nice bro...like that 💪

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

MORBID ANGEL

[@Lidocain777]

Real fun starts from After The Burial. ^^ The first two riffts (Dream Theater and Trivium) sound kinda cheesy compared to the following ones.

[@fochava1980]

excelent choice of riffs!!

[@baldman7595]

Holy roller by spirit box is a pretty easy song but super cool

[@Forher6661]

Holy shit just found this video and thank you so much for putting this out. I literally picked up a seven string specifically because of Lost In The Static from After the Burial. Between my Schecter Demon and the Digitech Drop pedal, I could not be happier. What are your thoughts on the drop pedal though instead of drop tuning? I feel like it doesn’t get enough attention for how absolutely amazing it is.

[@brentwood2356]

Sick riffing! I learned that I want a 7 string now!

[@Clowntvv]

F*#k yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah. i was scouring the internet yesterday for a VR headset... ended up buying a 7-string.... i have a guitar addiction. just nice to know im not alone haha

[@quinnquitars]

I’m getting a part time job in the coming days while being a full time student at university so I can get my first extended range guitar. Gonna save this for later 😏

[@pabldechico]

Volumes got the fuggin love

[@zz-.-]

great fucking list man thanks 🤘

[@stevofficialmusic]

Dude that Iceman in the back is siiiiiick

[@aaronstone628]

Did anyone else notice that carbon fiber guitar strap at 0:34?? I want one. Immediate buy.

[@codynoeller2551]

Through the trees by volumes is a ton of fun

[@TheAverageGam3r]

Hell yeah! Do one for 8 string next

[@dirttales]

Some damn good riffs!

[@njsteere]

Literally just got that exact guitar and came to YT for some ideas to learn my first 7 string riffs LETS GO BAYBEE

[@BaenaCarcosa]

LOVE THAT

[@ericdravenX00X]

Nice riff choices!💀🤘

[@powerslaveproductions7202]

fear factory is good also.

[@martysmetal]

I enjoy your style so much mad as

[@Maryland00]

Hi!! Years and years ago you posted a metal cover of rebecca black’s “person of interest” on soundcloud. If by any chance you have the audio could you repost it?? My sisters and i LOVED that cover so so so much

[@Will-S]

This guitar is awesome and would be perfect if the volume knob wasn’t so close to the strings.

[@na7h4n34]

Periphery, Nevermore, ATB, all in one video? Awesome choices 😎

[@grandarchon6969]

Shout out to Nevermore. Jeff Loomis deserves more love.

[@Terry3Gs]

thanks andrew !!

[@zakkwilkowski4136]

I was hoping to hit drop F# cause i play c# for 10 year's and love the tuning though drop G might be where i rest for 7s as well. You thinks F# is fine for this Scale length?

[@XGracelessTarnishedX]

RECREANT!!!🤘🏼 Great video! What’s your opinion on how the neck, particularly the thickness and playability, is on this guitar? It’s a beauty and on a wish list for me, but I’ve seen them sold because people couldn’t get “used to” the neck. What would you compare the neck to?

[@chrisstanley4152]

As much as I like Linkin Park, it’s great to see them playing again with their new singer. I had noticed their guitars doesn’t have as much heavy distortion. When they played it, it seemed like they were playing in a higher octave. Am I hearing things or going crazy?

[@EmberGlow_H]

late reply but if you're referring to them live, it's because they were playing a few of their songs a whole step up/half step up (d# a# d# g# c f) rather then their typical tuning of drop c# and drop d

[@darmi700]

I Love your Shirt 😍

[@DielectricFailure]

*Playing a 7-string is my latest addiction! 🏆🏆🏆 I usually jam on tuned down 6-strings but I’m loving playing the 7-string guitar I just bought.*

[@vicmariodeth]

Nice tone! any advice as how to get it? I checked your gear, but can't distinguish anything specific for this video? thanks!

[@vicarious_cringe]

This is great but could you put the tabs at the top cuz the KZbin player makes it hard to see cuz when you pause the video it covers the tab

[@darthshuster551]

Huh, I always thought Lost In The Static was in a 6 string Drop. The more you know!

[@rifkyafrizaldi3004]

Wormholes is such a great song to play

[@Force2BRW]

How do you make the single string low notes sound so big? They sound very weak when I do it (compared to say drop c power chords). Is upping the compression? Bass? Somethhing else?

[@killrich7155]

Thank you for this video , I wan't to buy my first 7 strings for doing some evil shit like this😈🤝

[@Deniz_1637]

that dream theater riff sounds a lot like war-burzum

[@Disgustingmondays]

Dream theater definitely took inspiration from Burzum - war on the first riff, cause that's the same riff just different guitars !!

[@svyatoslavmokin9278]

Reminds me more of “Ride the lightning” 😅

[@Disgustingmondays]

Give it a listen and come back to me, it's literally the same intro in War by Burzum, note for note

[@elnyoutube123]

Nice! Can you do 11 strings next?

[@DillSkin]

Dream Theatre love!

[@ohmmaggotz9967]

Exactly what I need 😂

[@PNWGuitar]

Dream theatre sounds suspiciously like deftones

[@captainbonez]

What's the best gauge strings for a 24.5" scale 7 string please? Cheers

[@l0rd_breeigo-sama954]

Time to get that caparison AH8

[@Rob_Cary]

There's nothin like PRS ❤️