How To Make Catchy Guitar Riffs That Stick In Your Head

[@MusoraMedia]

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[@dongoard1]

One thing I like about Ayla’s teaching is that she encourages students to get personal and create their own voice on the instrument. She is creating artists, with their own artistic elements and expression, and not just showing them how to play well. Divinity abounds here my friend. Great job Ayla.

[@syamantakroy5681]

She is the best ,polite ,understanding teacher I have ever seen,I love the way she explains every minute thing which other people forget to mention ❤️💚💛💜💙🖤

[@Fastrip]

She's great yes 😁

[@kathrynnest1661]

For sure!

[@colder8741]

We should acknowledge that the great efforts (attempts) can fail and what can fail doesn't SUCCEED (ANTONYM OF FAIL)

[@MusoraMedia]

What ONE guitar lesson would help you the most? (We might be able to create it!)

[@johndeobrana7083]

Master of Puppet🤟

[@haroonqureshi6622]

How to Find the Scale of A Song and change its scale to match your voice.

[@verruckterwissenschaftler]

Linear Scales/progression/whatever that is named, if there is such a thing. Can you use two strings linear, just one, three, all five or six, etc... antying linear. Kind of going here with this request. Lets say I want to learn a song like the star spangled banner(just example), and I know where all the notes are on the fretboard and I watch Slash play it what seems to be linerally and not chorded so much. How do you choose which strings. For example, he is not just using one string, he is using several linerally. Maybe he is boxing up several sale positions, I do not know and would like to learn about something like this to exlore.

[@burttoast3569]

One thing that makes learning the fretboard difficult is that the 2nd string is tuned one half-step differently than the rest. So, when you cross that "barrier", you have to adjust by one fret. However, there are some patterns that do not change because they use a muted string. For instance, if you make a spread triad, say in B (x24x4x) and harmonize it up the neck, you can cross over to the next set of strings without changing shapes at all. So, crossing over from the B (x24x4x) to the next set of strings we get an E (xx24x4) which is a 4th higher, just what we expect. So you're viewers can use the identical shapes over TWO sets of strings. BTW, there's a 7th chord that works the same way. Take a B7 (767x7x) with root note on the 6th string, is the same as B7 (x212x2) with a root note on the 5th string. You could play an entire 1,4,5 blues pattern without changing chord shapes at all.

[@HigherPlanes]

@@burttoast3569 The guitar is tuned that way because of the shape of the human hand. Everyone always complains about the tuning of the B string, including me at one point, until I learned why it's tuned that way. If it was tuned in fourths like all the other strings, the guitar would be a lot more difficult to play. Try it out for yourself and tune all your strings the same then try playing chords, it would still be possible but you'd have insane finger stretches and you'd probably break a finger or two.

[@mboyer68]

I can't believe I'm watching this... looking for advice from a girl who's younger than some of my socks, shirts and probably a pair of shoes or two. Thank you young lady:)

[@luisfed97]

Knowledge comes in all shapes and sizes :)

[@drSamovar]

si.....the chill, ease, and flow are golden....appropriately topped with smile sauce.....

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

@@drSamovar smile sauce? That’s some pretty cool lingo there bub

[@daveydumpling]

Me too

[@michellemitiqbranchaud2668]

You have a great teaching style and very impressive guitarist.

[@verruckterwissenschaftler]

I love your jamming and your STYLE.

[@bishal6880]

And i love her teaching

[@callmejackaroo4723]

A lot of people try so hard to be hip... Ayla is so genuinely hip! Man, it's so refreshing... 😁

[@sauravchakraborty4234]

Hook #2 was more accessible and singable. Also this video was extremely helpful ❤️

[@bencuttriss]

"The Lick" at 13:06, Adam Neely would be proud

[@David-sx7lk]

Did you think that was intentional?

[@WiseLittleOwl]

@@David-sx7lk They loved the comment so I’d say yes!

[@JulianFernandez]

that due tried to claim the lick. hes a poser.

[@kirkobangzjr632]

@@JulianFernandez yea but nobody knows u so ur opinion is irrelevant

[@Rick_Cleland]

Oye Como Va!!

[@markgueren9633]

What a great teacher!! very well spoken and obviously passionate about music!!

[@alecjordanseekola3068]

I am hooked on Ayla's style. Just so cool.

[@jeffbriggs4268]

The effect makes me think of Shakedown Street from the Grateful Dead. Good tips. Thanks!

[@Ivypaint]

all hail ayla 🙌

[@TeriyakiSawce]

beautiful guitar... beautiful woman... beautiful music... just perfection😊

[@ryanperry3854]

Love that roasted neck on that strat. My next one will be roasted. I have always loved the solid maples over the rosewood fretboards.

[@sarojkumar150]

Thank you for the lesson

[@jiondaimari2406]

Best teacher love you I am from India ❤️

[@getstraight234]

Hook 2 for sure. A good hook is able to find a balance between not enough notes and too many hope to was definitely on point. Personally wasn't a fan of the effect probably would have turned down the tribe and up the base a little bit maybe got rid of the echo but it still works. Anyway thanks for the video just found your channel this is the first one I've watched and very informative

[@feeldablues7235]

Hi Ayla...your videos are really helping me alot❤️

[@ColeBrealey]

15:48 Yep, she's Canadian

[@Rick_Cleland]

She likes to go oot and aboot.

[@boomerdell]

The first couple hooks reminded me of the Grateful Dead's 'Shakedown Street,' a song with quite the memorable hook itself!

[@beardedrancher]

That strat looks almost just like mine. I got mine when I was 13. It was made in 1998.

[@rafaelsoliman]

Best Teacher everrrrrrrrr !!! ily

[@nightly522]

fantastic video - you are a talented teacher! Well done!

[@luisbrunoribeiro9823]

Michael Jackson said once in an interview that that Billie Jean hook was inspired by a Donna Summer song called "State of Independence"... they are in fact similar...

[@chipolmstead9220]

Dear Queen Ayla the Awesome, Thank you!

[@brianmulhollem7618]

Yes this is definitely something I have to take a stab at tomorrow since I haven't done much songwriting so time to dive in and try out a few things -- hopefully something I can humm -- singing is probably a stretch.

[@troymattingly3071]

Thanks, Ayla. This content is appreciated. 🤓👏

[@Allison_Chaynes]

This girl is an angel. I bet she smiles when she gets upset.

[@giosue_montax]

She’s not.Whats wrong with all you guys idealizing her?

[@draggin]

@@giosue_montax what makes you think she isnt?

[@gregkunkel8704]

Ayla is the best🎼🎸👍

[@giosue_montax]

@@draggin she’s a human and has his private life that she does not show.It’s internet guys

[@draggin]

@@giosue_montax yeah you are correct. But people dont care about her private life anyways. They just talk about her looks and her personality as a guitar teacher. I don't idealize her but just saying.

[@luigifracchiolla3049]

ciao....you are the best....

[@Joshua.M.S.]

seriously what a damn good coach.

[@RSProduxx]

It´s an open secret that most number 1 hits are rather simple songs, even if the bands had written many, much "better", more skillful songs. fancy solos, complex melodies etc are great, if you are willing to spend time to digg into them..."music lovers" would probably prefere those 10 -minute songs with lots of facettes and layers... but to be successful with the broader audience, simple and easy to follow is the key I guess :)

[@patryck-topstockrecords2034]

haha chill vibe, thanks for the tips

[@kingtriplebbb5347]

Great Job ❤👍👌

[@rabsil100]

Excellent Tutor! Listen and maybe learn.

[@MauricioGarcia-mk5bz]

Great video!

[@whatistheecho7387]

She is my favourite guitar teacher on this platform without question

[@RemyTrahant]

I love it, great advice, great lesson, I use too many words in my songs, I need to learn to make a repetitive hook!

[@GUSCRAWF0RD]

Ayla is much smaller in person that strat looks like a jag on you Ayla. Adorable and face melting

[@django02]

Nice video with good tips. I haven't seen anyone do a video addressing this topic before so bonus points for that. About twenty minutes after watching your video, I found myself humming your hook so I think you succeeded.

[@snortinhorton1]

The first notes of the 5th Symphony by Beethoven. What a "hook"! Been used in many songs, even today.

[@cman3893]

What is the difference between hook and chorus?

[@MusoraMedia]

A hook is any catchy or memorable part that happens anywhere in a song (and it often repeats throughout the song as well). A chorus is a part of the song structure like a verse or bridge is. Usually, people want to write choruses that have very memorable hooks, because the chorus is usually supposed to be the most catchy part of the song!

[@cman3893]

@@MusoraMedia gotcha. I usually see them together when I look up lyrics so wasn't sure. Tahnks

[@TheBaconWizard]

A song can be full of hooks in lots of places. But, as I am sure is the source of your comment, the chorus is supposed to be the most catchy and engaging bit.. hence, a hook doesn't have to be in the chorus, but the chorus definitely wants to have the best hook(s)

[@tototobares]

I'm in love with you. Awesome topic, by the way. Thanks!

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video and thank you for sharing your tips ❤

[@bgowin24]

Add Effects! Don’t rely on them! But.. cool to hook can be the effect!

[@cyrildomdomcasino998]

beautiful tone

[@tots8982]

You don't hum along to metal, you headbang🤘🔥

[@Pipun081]

I thought this was a much older video, she looks so much younger with this hair color! Very intuitive teacher btw!

[@vgfytjbtff]

lovelly video. very useful

[@skankhunt2437]

Hey what guitar are you using? It looks so beautiful in combination with ur jamming

[@TocadoFoxy]

13:06 THE LICK 😳😳

[@lottcruz]

this should be tittle=how to sound like khruangbin

[@shubaduck7483]

omg ur so pretty 🥺💕

[@isaacsmith1729]

I like the second one more too.

[@BinodSushmaVlogs]

My new teacher in KZbin world!!

[@chrispalacios_18]

Thank you for tell me what you know

[@musicgeniusful]

This is quite helpful.

[@slurpeexyza17]

i like how your hook is very Ludic!

[@VictorQianYT]

Now Im hooked

[@seanverso6712]

Great smiles

[@nubsnova]

Yes! Number 2.

[@TauruS_Music.]

Best thing about her is that she is always to the point, no gossips and the best thing I noticed about her is she never exposes her body just to get more viewers like other KZbinrs (less talent and more vulgarity).She is talented, smiley and humble person 🖤

[@stepladder3257]

3:56 it was michael jackson driving in his car lol

[@igndeadlie6589]

Hi there Ayla. I like listening to you. You make these awesome smile that make people make smiles too. Have an Awesome :D day so you can keep smiles going all round. Keep it up haha

[@kwameasamoah8587]

You're the best

[@kristavthatsme3178]

🎵Bop, bop, bop, bop, baa, ba ,badop🎶 😂

[@asssscats]

MJ told Darryl of Hall And Oats that he stole "I can't go for that (No can do) for Billie Jean

[@jeremytibbitts8587]

I can fall in love with just about anybody lol

[@derrik-bosse]

That first little note in hook #2 isn't necessary in my opinion. Otherwise, great video, every musician should see this.

[@wilbur_Toot]

You're the calpurnia lead guitarist right?!?!?!?!

[@addictedtoguitars4948]

Here's something I came up with some time ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/en3UfXamZZqmidk

[@dbandhoo]

MJ said he wrote the entire Billie Jean song himself in a car by himself, it just came to him.

[@kitano0]

@@burttoast3569 Billy Jean came out in 1982. Carribean Queen came out in 1984.

[@burttoast3569]

@@kitano0 right you are

[@chammavlog1317]

Omg you like a angel

[@RudyG210]

Is this your new channel or??

[@greenchooch]

Isn't she just lovely?

[@Crunkboy415]

1. Write catchy rift on post-it note 2. Stick on head 🤣🤣🤣

[@blkleblanc]

Ayla; what key is your backing track in?

[@frankie102]

cooool

[@hectorheath]

Beat it.

[@pmay222]

you are seriously overthinking it..... all the great riffs come from the gut...the heart...spontanaiety...or by sheer accident.... just keep jamming and something comes along

[@hatca81]

Does this girls actions, facial expressions and voice remind anyone else of the band camp girl on American Pie?

[@marioreyes2701]

God I love her canadian accent

[@stevebarrow1657]

I am new to your videos. I haven't seen them all haven't been playing guitar long. About 3 months. Can you sing? Sounds like you got a voice for singing too

[@rueda82nd]

Did you change channel name???

[@DoubleD712]

The effects sound like 1970s Funk. Why? And why can't you play the Eagles, but can with Santana and B-52s

[@kitano0]

I liked it. Reminds me of Khruangbin... Also, the Eagles are notorious for blocking videos, Don Henley is afraid it will cut into his wealth.

[@lowellcalavera6045]

@@kitano0 Henley is a bitter old has-been 😸

[@davelackey5943]

To play songs in different keys

[@vladkrus5796]

Want U ❤️

[@jamesshevnin981]

When Paul McCartney went solo with "Wings" he did some genius work. I think that It correlates to what you're talking about.

[@adammichaelchannel]

I wonder if Ayla's parents are fans of Chrono Trigger

[@benmaguire4098]

Nah Nah Nah Nah nah nah nah nah .. is the Kylie Minogue Song Hook well it has two hooks Can't get you out of my head .. But Recording Folklore has it that The " O.G.W.T. " or The Old Grey Whistle Test . a Title that was used for the British music show Famous for allowing live performance & featuring prog Rock .. So back when Sound Recording Engineers wore Brown Lab coats .. They suggested that the Producer take a recording of the song & play it to the ' old grey haired Milkman who delivered the early Morning Milk near ( Abbey Road ? ) & if said Milkman could Whistle the tune after a quick listen this meant it was catchy enough to be a Radio Hit . True story ? Legend has it that a few songs by a Pop group Called The Hollies .. used this & Graham Nash from Crosby Still's & Nash .. mentions this in an interview that after an all night session .. The old Milkman was invited into hear a song & see if he liked it. Ps I think John Mayer might have already used your hook or very close to it in Hmm I can't remember the name of the song but the guitar hook was quite similar lol as always Big love to all Peace out man .. If You never heard of the T.V. show called OGTW you should google it try Little Feats Rock n Roll Doctor .. Live or ' Hocus Pocus' By the Prog Rock Band " Focus " Far out man lol stay safe bye. My Fave gtr hook was used by Pete Townshend in the Who's song " I can see for Miles " an absolute Classic & the solo is just basically one note repeated .. Was it played by Jimmy Page as a session guy .. who can say ? But well worth a listen as is " Pictures of Lily " another rare Rock classic .. Oh here comes the Nurse again I better pretend I'm asleep Lol or they will never let me out lol

[@zarcero21]

No. 2

[@paplays5468]

who else thinks that her wet tone is annoying but her genuineness makes up for it

[@adamwakidin118]

She's gorgeous

[@Bendc1970A1]

Hook : "goodbye yellow brick road"

[@wills9723]

Hard to say which is better. I think it sounded like a great verse.

[@cam-inf-4w5]

I dont think the bass is what makes it catchy i think the bum bum...bum bum...pauses is what makes it catchy in contrast to the basslines constant rhythm. They both also start on the highest note of the riff. Which for pop music is good but may not work for every project. But grabbing attention and bringing attention to that first high note and the snap of the snare grabs you attention along with MJs OW! Screaming getting your attention. Your 2nd wah riff sounds like daft punk.

[@steveooooo4423]

Your cool and talented and sooooo pretty, 🌈

[@tacrae]

1 word: Spoonman.

[@offsidefootball_]

First