How to write catchy riffs in 5 easy steps

[@Anikanstern]

I was writing my riff and my dad randomly started humming it from in the kitchen. Now it is stuck in his head.😂

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

you did something right then!

[@davidmultimedia2024]

Awesome video Charlie! Especially the part about composing the melody using a keyboard for less distraction when writing.. that way, notes are leading the inspiration instead of techniques, which you can add afterwards. Very insightful! Please make more videos like this one, it's nice to hear your voice ;)

[@CharlieRobbins]

So glad you dig it!

[@b1gandch33sy]

This song is so sick. Went on to Spotify and liked it almost instantly That key change at the end boutta make me ACT UP

[@Xirrious]

Ya that half step up just sets the ending off doesn't it ?

[@aurelienmatignon-artsonore9922]

@@Xirrious exactly!

[@saysay_]

Cool! Really love this type of videos, hope you’ll continue doing this!

[@CharlieRobbins]

💙

[@prajwalsrinivas5157]

You are one of the best guitarists on KZbin. Thanks for such an amazing lesson

[@JahanzebKhan]

This is very well explained. Your process is excellent.

[@aurelienmatignon-artsonore9922]

Awesome ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a very precise and simple way

[@ljdobles8104]

Fantastic lesson! 😀 Thanks.

[@poarli]

awesome. thank you! :)

[@Xirrious]

Thanks Charlie, you're awesome.

[@chiisx13]

woww thank you!!! you nad music inspiring bless U life!!!

[@Margustui]

Oh yes, you explain it really well and I feel I can use your approach with my own songs, to make them more interesting! =O

[@CharlieRobbins]

Yessss 🤘🏻

[@DanAnderson_TheMaddestShredder]

Respect My Brother Charlie. Ty For Sharing your amazing skills

[@mytchmacfarlane]

This is great, thanks Charlie!!

[@CharlieRobbins]

Glad you like it! Hope it helps

[@MrCladious]

Some great ideas in this video Charlie, thanks :)

[@CharlieRobbins]

Thanks!

[@yogurtlurker]

How to write catchy riffs: 1: be charlie 2: give up

[@riwaj9277]

you are inspiring guitar fellow mate who i look up to

[@CharlieRobbins]

Thanks!

[@a.j.arcane]

Fantastic lesson, Charlie! So how do you approach what the bass will be doing underneath?

[@CharlieRobbins]

Thanks! Maybe I’ll do a video on that! But I did do a video recently where I write all the instruments from scratch

[@a.j.arcane]

@@CharlieRobbins I'll go check that video out. Thanks!

[@iBoss818]

Dude, I'd love to see you collab with Polyphia, or even just a video with Tim. That would be so cool

[@JJArtTopic_official]

This sounds like something Polythia would write

[@dekonstructing]

Charlie, are still giving lessons?

[@aaronstepanik9365]

Thanks for the lesson! If you are writing a single note riff in a rock or a metal setting, are you still thinking in chords even if you aren't playing chords (or there is no chords in the accompaniment)?

[@Pandora_The_Panda]

Can't speak for him, but in general, all melodies are written with chords in mind to keep the melody nicely intertwined with the rest of the music, such that it doesn't clash with other instruments, etc.

[@nicolaschanut2129]

Epic

[@CharlieRobbins]

💙

[@mytchmacfarlane]

Hey do you come up with all your own drum fills or do you use any midi packs?

[@CharlieRobbins]

I usually write my own! Sometimes I’ll check out the packs from GGD though!

[@PakaShreds]

New kiesel?

[@reboooot]

Sliiiide

[@loganressler9173]

Seeing A#s in Dm hurts

[@CharlieRobbins]

I noticed like 3 minutes after uploading lol I checked for typos for like 15 mins straight and of course missed that lol oh well.

[@loganressler9173]

@@CharlieRobbins 😆😆😆

[@ManBoo55]

Soooomebody knows how to play the guitar.

[@pratyaymukherjee6085]

So this guy talks....

[@CharlieRobbins]

🤐

[@robthorn2282]

What is up guys today I’m going to teach you how to write a melody so what I do essentially is write a melody, like and subscribe.

[@PSZEMKI]

How is this riff catchy? Just some random notes. It is cool and melodic but it is not catchy at all. Catchy means it has simple melody that is stuck in your head after first listen.

[@Isaiah_McIntosh]

Sticks in my head shrug

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Another great video. Thanks. The chords on the tab tripped me up a little because (please correct me if I'm wrong, I suck) the A#maj7 should probably Bbmaj7 if the key is Dm/F.