Sick Riffs #47: Yvette Young teaches you Covet's Parachute

Today’s Sick Riff comes courtesy of fingerstyle tapping ninja Yvette Young, who joins us to share the secrets behind the intricate riff to new Covet single Parachute. In the video, Yvette breaks the riff down into four parts to show you how to nail each section, before putting it all together.
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[@icedtea5143]

and the most important part, don’t forget to smile when playing this song

[@sound5cap3gaming39]

You can’t be Yvette and not smile and wink at your guitar because it’s your best friend

[@going0mad]

0:00 demo 0:39 intro 0:50 tuning (FACGCE) 2:37 lead in + section A 4:22 section B 6:38 lead in + section A + B together 7:21 section C 7:50 lead in + section A + B + C together 8:21 section D 8:59 wrap up + summary 10:32 bonus round (transition into next section) 11:46 outro :)

[@cardioversion777]

Thanks

[@sinarrecordsmedia2262]

Thanks dude!

[@jackdaw6978]

This was waaaay easier than I imagined

[@lilshinobu]

You wish

[@jackdaw6978]

@@lilshinobu Just practice each section until you mastered it, it’s mainly finger style. After that you could even try learning the full song if you got the patience, this riff is the hardest part tho. I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it if you keep on trying (:

[@lilshinobu]

@@jackdaw6978 bro her style is so unique the way she uses open chords so beautifully I’m barely learning but I would say for newcomers this could be hard

[@jackdaw6978]

@@lilshinobu All I'm trying to say is that this is essentially only fingerstyle but with open tunings, which is a lot easier when compared to the rest of her songs, which often use two handed tapping mixed in with fingerstyle. I'm not talking about the complexity or uniqueness of her playing, since its pretty much common sense by now that she is an outstanding guitarrist and there is no denial that this is indeed a beautiful melody.

[@jackdaw6978]

@@lilshinobu Learning Covet head on as a beginner will be stressful. I still remember when I tried learning CHON songs a few years ago, and ofc it wasn't easy, cause my technique was lacking. Its just something you can't avoid when you try to play music like this as a newcomer...

[@ferventblack]

When I first heard the melody of her vocals it felt like I already knew what the next note was at every point. It just felt so familiar though I’ve never heard it before. Then once I learned the lyrics after a few more listens I couldn’t sing along without getting choked up after the first syllable. Weird. Guys I think covet band members are all wizards and put a spell on this song.

[@skychimera7631]

same. it's magic.

[@Insanalyst]

I’m a bass player but I love tutorials like this. There is always something new to discover. I also like to double notes with the open strings and octaves it adds terrific texture. Thanks.

[@anuvette]

Right. Octaves make anything sound a lot cooler xD

[@fauxkiss]

I spent countless hours watching Yvette's playthrough of Parachute and the Caroline Somersault to learn the riffs and she now puts out a tutorial! Thank you!

[@beerinoculum]

she is perfect.

[@cerisejones8061]

Too bad she like women...

[@krzysztofolejnik158]

@@cerisejones8061 NOT true.

[@patrickdonoghue7]

@@cerisejones8061 bruh did you not see the whole Mark Holcomb thing

[@Dayzzd]

@@cerisejones8061 I don't blame her. I do too.

[@anuvette]

@@cerisejones8061 it dont matter who she likes she's perfect

[@karlgreat4166]

Thank you very much this will help me out a great deal I was in a rut and you have given me a lot of incentive forward

[@uhohjuicy]

Yvette is a wonderful teacher and player.

[@Heavymetalhunk]

getting buckethead vibes! really melodic riff and great lesson!

[@OreaSuaste]

Loving everything 🖤

[@diafenix]

I'm a guitar player but I'm just here to see Yvette talk.

[@anthonymoses8182]

Saaaaame

[@donelson52]

Lovely. Thank you ❤️

[@ge45gecalled39]

that's beautiful and calming, almost as much as you are Yvette, good luck in life and stay in control

[@JuanFRojasA]

I’m having so much fun learning this song and I just realized I’ve being learning it for 2 whole days and im half way the tutorial 😂

[@ewhareriti1875]

Have you mastered it yet?

[@AqworldsAuildere]

Thank you for taking your time and creating a tutorial for this wonderful song!

[@TimHolman]

Great lesson! I love this song.

[@oynlengeymer2434]

to tune a guitar this way and write a song.. that is an ear for music

[@MahdiGerami]

I love their songs ❤️💙

[@thetwopointslow]

Love your music. Please keep up the amazing work!

[@GameDevMadeEasy]

I liked the lesson, unfortunately, i'm trash at playing finger style to fully appreciate the lesson.

[@hathaway.1166]

Go practice!

[@ezzong]

Practice and practice my dude, no other way around it

[@flowermllk]

this was so fun to learn!!! thank you yvette!!

[@whobian123]

The tele talman is finally getting some love again.

[@zerronyx1362]

I swear she had more videos with this talman being used, now its only the "uplifting sounding riff" video thats left up Such a shame, I love the tone of her tele talman

[@evgeniygitara]

Спасибо за урок!

[@benjaminglutton1486]

Love this damn song

[@benkrege2135]

lol @7:00 "lets do it really slowly" & continues to spool out 16th notes at like 100bpm XD

[@yowaitwhat]

This is super rad. Too bad I can't play the guitar to save my life...

[@versnellingspookie]

Practice + fun makes perfect! ;^)

[@rozwelljones4976]

30 min a day and you'll be a boss in no time, not as hard as people think.

[@Heafyshiu]

Beautiful song.

[@anuvette]

11:15 Yvette: Pinky hammer on is tricky Me, an intellectual: slides up half a tone

[@alar2266]

maybe wanna try and slide up a full fret if you want to go up a half a tone...

[@anuvette]

@@alar2266 haha yeah confused tone with fret XD

[@forestreader]

That's a good tuning

[@red1173]

Adorable!

[@northspirit2878]

I will try my best!

[@vannigio6234]

uah! 💥🚀💥🚀💥🌹🌹🌹

[@emanttnf]

For a very SPLIT second at 3:22 it kinda reminds me of "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" by the smiths

[@wartimemodels]

Good call

[@roblosh8417]

Do you mean the half step interval between two notes?

[@tconnell1121]

I heard her acoustic version and right out of the gate, I knew this is something special. FMaj9 tuning? c'mon, you're killin' me. Are there a bunch of time signature changes in this song, or are you just powering thru this by playing the "chunks" and landing on off beats?

[@roblosh8417]

I don’t know the time signatures used in this particular song but yes, a lot of Yvette’s/Covet’s music go through time signature changes throughout the song!

[@AndromedaEleven]

10:00 dat lick combined with a smile

[@Sunny-cs5ez]

nice!

[@markmartin3221]

There was an artist called Patrick O’hearn that had similar lofty airy tunes I would listen to for hours to clear my head. Sounds good sweet lady

[@tyronsmith7938]

It sounds hyptonic

[@rigami979]

Além de ser uma fofa, toca pra caralho, destrói fácil!!!

[@faizabdullah7350]

AAAA YVETTE 😍😍😍😍😭😭😭😭

[@DroneCorpse]

🐐

[@hking1009]

Thanks for not sonically blue balling me yvette. :)

[@amidtownfarewell]

I think I may be in love. Definately fascinated and intrigued by you, Yvette. Your are so beautifully unique in how humble you seem to be and how passionate you are about every detail that you put in your music. Which is the other thing, your chord progressions and the breaks in timing throughout all of your music that I've heard. I have to say I'm trying to figure out if I can transpose your tuning for this song to a lower key. I'm afraid the higher tuning is gonna snap my strings off on my acoustic. I figure I could use a capo to reach the true tuning. Not sure, we'll see. I love this song, both versions, however the first time I watched the video of your acoustic version, I almost wept. It's a beautiful song Anyway but stripped down to acoustic and your voice, sheesh, I think I've had that in my playlist for weeks and I feel such a deep sadness from it that it has inspired me to see what I can come up with in either that tuning or my own version. Anyway didn't mean to drone on and on. Just wanted to say I think you're the most talented guitar player and song writer that I've come across in ages. So thank you and keep it coming lol!

[@thongamchan775]

Hi I have been playing my acoustic guitar for the last two years after 28 years of no play. I always play on standard and half step down etc. Also sometimes Drop D tuning etc but your alternate tuning, can you describe here what's meant for it?

[@BJSepuku]

Alternate Tunings allow you to use different chord shapes and fingerings more easily than standard tuning. Many people also find that alternate tunings inspire them to write and play differently than in standart tuning. Yvette often uses Open Tunings, meaning Alternate Tunings that where the strings are tuned like a chord (e.g. Open D).

[@wassimsehibi8724]

Yeah like he said i think f a c g c e makes a f major 9 chords so basically baring any fret gives you a major 9 witch you can than use as the base of your riff

[@Jayrawk]

❤️

[@TheJofrica]

What types of effects are happening here? Chorus maybe? Thx

[@andyp7449]

Yes chorus and clean amp sound that can break up a bit

[@mireya289]

Any not super experienced guitar players successfully learn how to play this? I'm trying to motivate myself 😅

[@rphuntarchive1]

Thanks!

[@javiersiso2153]

i love you Yvettte

[@3wGaming]

*cries in floating bridge*

[@BretSilverberg]

Yvette Young does not play in the band Covet, Covet plays in a band with Yvette Young

[@gen.064]

Fr though

[@bhajandearaujo3998]

So gorgeous

[@jan_07]

I’m a heavy metal shred guitarist but I absolutely adore this riff. kinda bummed that it’s a different tuning, but I’m glad I found a tutorial coming straight from the author! 😍

[@rozwelljones4976]

She is a hectic guitarist, no joke. Also absolutely gorgeous.

[@PatRguitar]

Who are the two knuckle draggers that keep thumbing down these vids? You guys need a hug or something 🤗

[@asdrubalfoster3741]

[@drunkenduckproductions1714]

i want to know what guitar she's playing

[@Jamesc_music]

It's an ibanez Talman tele that she painted herself. Unfortunately they don't make the Talmans anymore so they're expensive

[@juniorsharpe1355]

You are so beautiful in this clip dYummmm

[@DJZaxxOfficial]

I can't see what she's doing in the C section :(

[@crcausey]

Why have I just now discovered her. Great Personality, I could look at her all day, I could discuss guitar and play with her all day. She's perfect. (too late, I'm engaged) I'm a fan!

[@sou_desu8587]

What makes your songa very difficult to learn is by hearing the bass lines

[@aldiodhiaulhaq]

Indonesia mana nih suara nya wkwk

[@tyronsmith7938]

It seems like play the riff slow sounds better than fast

[@johannessitompul7939]

Pretty guitar player

[@arekpocicki5681]

priv

[@ghostface9171]

I just came to see her she is breathtaking I wish I’d knew her I’d try my best to put a ring on her :3 I’m not very good at finger picking I play thrash though

[@camdonking1919]

That's my attractive thing I've ever seen

[@davidbeauvais1364]

dont learn from her. Terrible form technique and can not play outside this genre

[@dominrina1943]

Why discrediting and belittling the architect of the song, get a life sir! Her breaking down the riff was very helpful for us.

[@jeriatrix4526]

But the fact is she has a huge following on Instagram, KZbin, etc., and you don't.

[@davidbeauvais1364]

@@jeriatrix4526 do I need that I have a full band and a local following that goes to every show and play a genre that has endured. None of us have to use a passing gimmick and we still happy. I need to whore out so public on KZbin?