Making Riffs Out of Chords With Olly Steele of MONUMENTS

[@Demithrium]

Nice face zoom at word "Djent"

[@kriszrocks]

Dmitriy Chebotaryov hahaaa🤣I was laughing too...

[@Mist_R]

I LMAO'd so much. That disgust in his face 😂😂😂😂

[@lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707]

_REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE_

[@krinkedsurface]

When?

[@buckeyeburl0162]

@@krinkedsurface between 4:00 and 5:00

[@musicjrb4119]

"Because djent" - Olly Steele 2018

[@ayusharipirala3121]

Would love to see a collab between Olly and mark Holocomb someday

[@Harnishchappy]

I feel lucky to have met both of them. Such humble guys

[@jadegold3297]

Yes please 🙏

[@iffpsv2752]

LongDaLLas wait what happened?

[@iffpsv2752]

LongDaLLas oh I saw that on the reddit like two minutes after you wrote this.

[@connorthedjenty188]

That would be amazing

[@Dan-vb7lz]

It's pretty nice to hear a djent guy essentially go "it doesnt matter if it's simple, as long as it sounds cool"

[@RyanReeves-ic4rx]

bruh djent is literally a genre defined by single note chug breakdowns lol

[@Dan-vb7lz]

@@RyanReeves-ic4rx tell me you've never listened to djent without saying it

[@luke.boxall]

This is such a great video to explain how to write this kind of music. I realise now some of the things I’ve been doing subconsciously

[@TheBeauHuntShow]

I always find stuff to pull off too 2:03

[@spewkkake]

paused the vid to find this comment. +1.

[@Justasnag]

That's what she said

[@Pughhead]

"That's something I do a lot." lmao Olly

[@thedudeofficial69]

and he doesn't even realize what he's done at the time lmao

[@MisterPerson]

Same haha

[@davenitro9699]

6:06 guys... so good

[@sudeephembrom325]

sir olly you are such a sweet and a great teacher....thank u so much for this tutorial.

[@CorvinRayne]

Great job explaining that in a way that's easy to understand, and for we guitarists watching to relate to the way we already view playing! Made perfect sense.

[@gomaaren]

the editing at 4:33 was phenomenal also great informative video from one of the masters of the art!

[@anson2457]

All they did was zoom in bruh

[@Reject101Personal]

​@@anson2457 I think you should find a dictionary and look up the word joke.

[@_Nitrous_]

​@@anson2457it was phenomenal bro

[@sunnymittal1906]

"because djent" gets me every time...I've watched this a dozen times over the years and it's so wonderful

[@RudyAyoub]

3:50 did he mean Guitar Pro?

[@thejrfanclub628]

Rudy Ayoub no he said guitar hero because the notes were all over the place ie when your playing guitar hero and your playing all the different buttons in random orders n shit

[@RudyAyoub]

zifee mayne oh cool cool

[@Yakudo14]

Bro, did you ask that bro? Ask something else bro.

[@dafook865]

Guitar pero

[@alaskayoung3413]

I just found this dude and monuments and it has awakened my guitar playing that’s been put away for years bc it’s so cool. I love these videos.

[@jayblack5231]

Yeah, I just do the thing and this godly riff appears, it's simple really Damn

[@AJbassist]

mark of periphery had same kinda idea which keep things fun :)

[@Ryan_Perrin]

This isn't new stuff lol. This is what Jimi Hendrix did.... and I'm sure many many people before him

[@jbasti227]

Some of my favorite riffs are Mark's. There's a distinct catchiness to it

[@dannyhood7433]

''Chon' band San Diego plays clean Djent Riffs progressive

[@mihneazoican2479]

1 year later and Mark's keeping things fun in a whole another way

[@dhuncho6050]

@@Ryan_Perrin Can you explain a bit further please bro

[@krisztianfugedi5910]

Great lesson! IMO odd note-groupings and the rhytmic manipulation stand out the most in this riff, keeps it fresh. Please keep providing us mortals these lessons!

[@Heath-vz7lc]

I actually never thought to just play out the chords first and then go from there that really helped, thanks!

[@AECommonThread2137]

I bought the same iron label 7 string about 6 years ago and just so happened to quit playing music by the time I got it. I am finally getting around to playing it and I am not mad that I got it! I kept it in a nice case and clean all this time. I love the guitar

[@jasonberezowski2869]

This was actually super fascinating. Interesting to hear how different people approach the writing process and trying to come up with interesting ideas.

[@dobby240]

"It sounds like guitar hero looks" OH SHIT That makes total fucking sense. The whole band seems like real down to earth dudes, I heard you were playing live in London last month on the 9th. I was at Toska's gig next door but you are now on my list to see.

[@WhatLurksBeneath]

I like this guy!

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

4:33 LOL

[@VadikRamm]

Sounds fresh each time i watch this video! Love the riff Olly!

[@luisrocha26]

This is precious! So many simple and effective ideas condensed in 9min. Amazing!

[@rhys7816]

"just find something to pull off to, it's something I do a lot." I laughed a little to hard at this

[@bobbytsunami3085]

I would love the tone patch for this

[@Nord1980]

He looks like Greg Howe's son.

[@RudyAyoub]

duuuude thanks its been bothering me

[@adamcogan211]

Billy Nord Oh. My. God.

[@elevenAD]

WTH you talkin about? i know Gregs son and he doesnt look anything like this guy!

[@adamcogan211]

This is either a very poor and stupid troll or you're not the brightest...

[@Nord1980]

@@elevenAD kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TPp2iFpp6UY6s

[@bohdilama]

We need this guy to be the permanent host of this channel.

[@hados1853]

This kind of music always confuses me, but you broke it down to something that is easy understood. I'm definitely gonna try something in my new songs

[@ezecattalin8]

Anyone else realized that he started with an 8 string in his lap and the he got the 7 string?

[@123MrKamakazi]

was just about to say i stalk that exact 8 string so i know that's not the same one they have listed

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Hardcore clickbait...

[@nicodarthkrom9534]

False

[@enigma-g5549]

4:10 - 4:36 "because djent". well played sir, well played...

[@tonismilesnow6706]

does anyone know if anything became of the "Instagram riff"? I think it's one of the dopest riffs ive every heard.

[@ajvallery5569]

Came looking for the same bub lol

[@TheVashnessItself99]

Probably either gonna be on moray Pringles next release, or Olly's elusive solo ep

[@van_mendoza]

He actually teaches it on his newest Masterclass on Riffs from JTC Guitar. Except instead of a 7 string he’s on a 6 string in Drop D

[@diegoquinones614]

I saw them 4 weeks ago live in Mexico City and this guy is freaking amazing, he plays awesome and had some "kinda-dancing moves" that keeps you entertained while watching them. All of them are really great, Monuments is such an underrated band.

[@abcrx32j]

Djent made Greg Howe young again.

[@mogulin_da_skies7516]

This is a great lesson! I love this guy and want to check out his band now.

[@ZL1LoVeR]

This is super useful and I keep coming back to it

[@TobyKBTY]

I can listen to Olly and John's individual ideas and styles all day. I'm assuming this is in the typical Monuments open A# thingy whatever tuning? (Totally forgot the official name lmao)

[@tribbybueno]

Definitely way lower than a# I'd say it's closer to g or f# probably

[@charliebetperez]

@@tribbybueno no. it's a#.

[@jamesbramlett392]

G#

[@absence7445]

@@jamesbramlett392 can confirm G#. My guess is G#-C#-G#-B-C#-G#-B, I think they used that one occasionally in Monuments.

[@bubblytar]

He is such a good educator. Why is this the first video I've seen from him??

[@louistech112]

You really should have guitar classes cuz you explain things so well plus you seem so chill

[@sandollor]

"Find something you can pull off to; pull-offs are something I do a lot." ;) love you

Best instructional video I've seen on this subject

[@adj7382]

'' because , DJENT '' , I DIED hahahaha

[@MNmetalhead]

This was such an awesome video!

[@DanChanVideoGames]

how have i not heard of this guy wtf

[@RichardGarcia93]

Olly is incredible

[@codymartinez4493]

As soon as he started casually playing that sick fucking riff like nothing.... **** eyes widen***

[@Wonderlust69420]

Love this dude. Good shit!! Thanks.

[@tomkruze1304]

Great video. I need to check out your band, sounds like some ERRA, Omnific, Periphery type stuff, based on this video.

[@codymartinez4493]

You dont know about Monuments yet eh? Boy am I envious of you

[@smkh2890]

Some really smart ideas here, thanks!

[@Davide608]

Considering how much i've studied, and how much i don't really know what he is saying ... man i just wanna start to cry

[@НикитаБоргатин]

-3hrs of my life and The tunung is: Db(1st) Ab Eb Db Ab Eb Ab(7th) Thumb up so everyone can practice.Next time WRITE A TUNUNG PLZ

[@ATthemusician]

All you have to do to figure someone's tuning out is look what fret and string they're playing, determine the note, and then count down to see what the open string or 12th fret is.

[@bliptripmusic]

I love pulling off to open strings too mate 👍

[@lewisbarrah8804]

I love that guitar!

[@leondecastro1807]

Good god, I learned so much from this! Thanks for this :D

[@kamilsosnowski9255]

"Djent" Best Part 4:20

[@Forest_V19]

420 lol

[@elongatedmusket5630]

2:04 "find something you can pull off to" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardboaactor5592]

Love the video and the riff! Struggling to figure out the tuning. Not used to 8 string drop tuning. Can you please tell us what tuning you're using. Going to check your band out! Sounding dope.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Monuments have pretty underrated guitarists and while I love the band, it doesn't show their true potential. At least I think so. Will see how Phronesis turns out. Super cool video!

[@michaelinglis8516]

Wow great lesson

[@kriszrocks]

That’s really cool Olli!! 🤘🏻😎 Like the popping open strings!!😉👌🏼

[@armanborloza7981]

Thank you so much!!!

[@RevJacq]

The closed captions put your name as Ali Still and I feel like I cant undo this now

[@johnny_b_dude]

4:35 you welcome

[@EZsk8r1]

i fucking love that tone style

[@mattmovesmountains1443]

Haha "sounds like guitar hero looks" was the best description.

[@davidmunn9041]

It sounds like how guitar hero looks 🤣

[@Freddy-kr2sz]

David Munn its funny because i know exactly what he means by that 😂😂😂

[@D.A.theGOAT]

:jasonparadise enters the chat

[@BattousaiMLT]

Nice lesson , can see the sikth influence in your playing

[@metalion667]

Great video, I must check out monuments

[@KGi4]

Dude, you are awesome!

[@aalegge]

"Find something you can pull off too, I do that alot"

[@TheZenMaster92]

What a fcking beautiful guitar

[@slithergore]

Whoa cool guitar man! I got one of those myself. I love it!

[@BadMotivator66]

'find something to pull off to' i giggled....

[@franzposcher8741]

Love it!!

[@NiallATS]

An instrumental EP would be sickkk👍🙄

[@ByFuuh]

idk if I just saved this video or this video just saved me

[@zxdsggfg]

keep practicing hope i can play like this someday.

[@onfire4000]

you're awesome mate

[@NickKronner]

Great video!

[@existentialnotions178]

Riff-Science!

[@joseluisfernandez1380]

Amazing, dude

[@ruchirsajwan]

Awesome, brain opener

[@jamiefitzpatrick3377]

"Just find something to pull off to.. it's something that i do a Lot" xD Sick riff, tasty guitar. Thanks for the video!

[@cfcnotbummerful]

2:06 I "pull off" to you Olly

[@jooplongshin1310]

*zooms in "Because djent..."

[@Chaos.Brigade]

"... because Djent" .. that said it all, no need to explain.

[@JackRosei]

Awesome!

[@thiperbom]

Great job 👍🏽

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome 💯👍👍💙

[@bshbbth24199]

"Du du de du, du de du..." Olly Steele, circa 2019

[@jayrichard5358]

That's a dope ass riff dude

[@ODGuitars]

Way to go Olly, love it

[@nooneinparticular9868]

I like the way this guy thinks. Cool video

[@mroberts7519]

I like the point he makes where he says he wanted it to be sporadic but you don't have to....just depends. For example, Walk...

[@zavlqaDIprab3DrublsU]

2:04 'Find something to pull off to. That's something I do alot.' ...

[@vasiapatov4544]

holy cow.... this is exactly how I write some of my riffs!!!

[@seanbrown6904]

Bounced on my boys pull-offs to this for 9 minutes.

[@tzungfuniti]

Omg I finally get it finally understand prog-metal, your explanation is awesome

[@jameslawrence9125]

This is actually a sick video.

[@ifall3nx256]

My fav riff ever😍