What Is A Guitar Riff - And How To Create One!

[@Gennosuke84]

its crazy how many years ago I bought your book with that CD in it.. learned acoustic.. and now years later i got 12 guitars and make my own music :D thank you so much

[@justinguitar]

That's awesome! Keep rocking, mate.

[@TigerWill]

Will Tennyson

[@su_race555]

wow

[@leif1075]

@Gennosuke84 Is that true? Can you share some of your music on your KZbin channel?

[@Gennosuke84]

@@leif1075 sure I could do that.. if you know Polyphia, Chon, Plini or any other similar bands than you should know what kind of music I make.. it goes into the math-rock genre nowadays

[@riotgamerz1605]

Justin, I started my guitar journey September 2020. Thanks to you, I can now play songs in front of my family.

[@drdre4397]

Hey good for you keep it up.

[@justinguitar]

That's fantastic - making and sharing music is wonderful. Are you using the beginner course? www.justinguitar.com/categories/beginner-guitar-lessons-grade-1 Cheers :) | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@riotgamerz1605]

@@drdre4397 thank you! It really pays off man.

[@kane29842]

"Oh, you said riff, not ruff :(" - the dog, probably.

[@omarramirez6760]

I know it's only been 40 minutes but this comment is already underrated

[@annebeck58]

@@omarramirez6760 bigtime. it's at a zero, after I clicked up!

[@tonyhudson8235]

Carry On My Wayward Son is one of my all time favourite riffs. It's iconic.

[@kristavthatsme3178]

Your dog was like, "Nah, I'm not feelin' Howlin Wolf today. I'm out!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jay-we7cm]

Lol!

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

"You Really Got Me". Wish I'd come up with that one.

[@justinguitar]

Now wish for you to come up with "the next one" ...and get to work! ;)| LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide

[@noodle845]

Justin, thanks for all your hardwork over the years helping all us lot. Its much appreciated 👍

[@TigerWill]

I play with someone at a guitar store, we played smells like teen spirits, but i played on bass and another one on guitar, but it's hard because i was used with guitar, but i like that we just fit and my fingers keep it going and i was so good.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

Daytripper is pretty much riff based song. I've been playing rhythm for years. Self taught and I always thought riffs were an extension of rhythm guitar. I do quite a bit of riffing and have been hanging around lower voiced strings these days instead of using the higher voiced strings. Mine are not always scale based. I sometimes do chord based riffs. Meaning you can hear the chord progression without actually playing the chord progression, if that makes sense.

[@cathybroadus4411]

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[@farhan10a]

The way you explain Justin 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻💯💯💯💯💯 you’re the greatest sir👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank you😊

[@justinguitar]

Thanks Farhan! :))) I appreciate your support.

[@lindenrosam4781]

Great advice - to muck around with the minor pentatonic scale and I guess adding effects helps too! Aren’t dogs great, mine always lays down by me when I’m playing 😁. Love your lessons and your practice tool, thank you x

[@kosaiapita4390]

I loved your dog. His/She is so cute😍

[@margita951]

You are the best British teacher for me!! Love the pup 🐶

[@moogleguitar]

riffs are so much fun to make

[@spadetime6276]

I love this he gave me the notes to create a song damn thanks

[@ther0y871]

Justin Guitar! ❤ Where it all started for me.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you- nice works of instructional encouragement!

[@justinguitar]

Glad it was helpful! | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@nightly522]

wow great video. thank you for posting Justin. You have a talent for clearly articulating music concepts that everyone can understand.

[@ksciencebuddy]

Thanks sir , just started my journey of learning music . Your channel is a blessing for people tight on budget who can't afford coaching

[@justinguitar]

Great to hear! Are you learning through the Beginner Course? Justin even taught himself to play left-handed to make it the best beginner course he could. www.justinguitar.com/categories/beginner-guitar-lessons-grade-1 | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@yasaminpedrampour5947]

Thanks for your useful music knowlege sharing with us and also your interesting british accent good luck👌

[@Notamey69]

Thank you.

[@justinguitar]

Welcome!

[@justinguitar]

@2 0 The lesson was available on my website only! :)

[@sakurach.-8394]

Thank you for these lessons 👌🏻

[@justinguitar]

Glad you like them! Cheers 😊 | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum

[@anand3206]

You are outstanding sir 🙏

[@alexandermaliknorman6241]

The riff at the beginning is ice cold 🥶

[@coldstar5352]

This guy is a rock n' roll guitar sage.

[@MusicManFernando]

Thanks Justin , another great lesson.

[@justinguitar]

Glad you liked it! | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@johnoconnor2443]

We want more Ziggy. Cuz great guitar content is enhanced by pets.

[@amaruqlonewolf3350]

Justin's rubbing his dog like he's strumming a guitar, brilliant.

[@talisman964]

How would I work out the key and chord structure to play alongside the Riff Justin?

[@justinguitar]

When writing a riff, knowing in which key you are is a good point to start. If you want to find out how to find the key based on the chords you're playing; check this lesson: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/recognising-keys-by-chord-sequences-mt-424 | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Assistant

[@dymondxbaby8439]

You are one of the most helpful channels on YT ❤️

[@omidkhoshravan2846]

Why would a person in existence dislike this video?! 😑

[@wisnomjr]

Thanks!

[@justinguitar]

Many thanks for the super thanks and supporting the channel. It means a lot. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@M0TH83]

I love you Justin!

[@anaygupta4406]

Hey Justin, can breakdown the song, Baby What do you want me to do by Elvis Presley, the song is very cool, please love to see that.

[@marlo969]

My favourite riff is supersonic by oasis

[@kevincopeland935]

Justin, since you're talking about riffs I have a question. I was thinking about playing power chords & using the low register triad shapes to add something. The question is could you use a major 3rd chord tone to hammer on to while playing a power chord, because a power chord is only a root & 5th tone. The Scorpions played a hammer on after a power chord in the song "still loving you". I like things like that, & classic AC-DC sounds.

[@iduncanw]

If it sounds good, yes you can 🤘

[@tonyhudson8235]

Similar to the Trooper by Iron Maiden, do you mean? I'd have to check but I think the hammer on is the major 3rd in that. Just checked. And no. I was wrong. Sorry for the fake news.

[@justinguitar]

Absolutely. The major 3rd will fit in perfectly. You need to think about how you finger the power chord and where you can hammer on to. If you can make power chords + embellishments then you're onto riff writing! | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@mathiasjensen5221]

I always come up with a little 5 sec riff I like but then I don’t know how to continue from there everything I try just doesn’t fit the melody:((

[@01k]

Thanks for sharing

[@annebeck58]

Mmm. Not doing that, yet. But, I do like playing others' riffs. Friends and family are always impressed. (hilarious!)

[@moogleguitar]

You could lie and say they are yours

[@joeshmo2577]

Great video man

[@usmana5578]

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[@GamingTranceSeer]

Hi where's the best place to find legit musicians to buy songs to use for something? I think making my own will take too long...

[@Ottokae20]

Thank youuu

[@AswadHasanSinan]

I love you man❤❤

[@TomCPlus1]

Add to the "Great Riff Songs" list: (1) Walk This Way -- Aerosmith

[@justinguitar]

Video lesson by Justin too ... www.justinguitar.com/songs/aerosmith-walk-this-way-chords-tabs-guitar-lesson-rf-003 | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@danielwarrenguitar]

Thanks for the video! My favorite riff has to be from "Today" by the Smashing Pumpkins.

[@margita951]

Dog 🐶 love ❤️

[@darrenclark6552]

The coolest riff i know is from smoke on the water.

[@crossfithaboss8724]

Hii sir sorry for late

[@1222chrism]

How did you get that tone?

[@joshuaguiboche3327]

Can u write a slow emotional guitar solo wanna learn one

[@justinguitar]

A good solo is a little story. Think of the story you want to tell in your story and think of how long it should be. Divide it in chuncks and write different parts to tie together later. A classic 'story arc" for a solo would have clear beginning of a solo that grabs your attention, then builds up to a climax and has an calmer finish. | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide

[@ae89ty]

What’s the name of the blues riff Justin is playing? I want to try it.

[@justinguitar]

Justin name checks Howlin' Wolf. Have you been through the Blues Rhythm lessons? Including Riffs? www.justinguitar.com/modules/blues-rhythm-1 | close 2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide [ www.justinguitar.com/ ] & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum [ justinguitarcommunity.com/index.php ]

[@bVandp]

I'm a simple man. See a cute dog? Like and subscribed.

[@luckyman7865]

3:00

[@margita951]

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Who came here to see if there's some comments about the Wah wah at 1:35 ? :D

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[@mrp3930]

my dog buggers off when i get the guitar out, dunno what that says about my playing...

[@omdhamale1558]

What are your amplifier setting sir?

[@chanchalbiswas.2452]

Will you teach me? I am Indian.

[@Krieghandt]

weed out the chaf, tell them to start with the Locrian scale.

[@freddysnightmare8391]

hi puppy

[@margita951]

What’s his name ?

[@Randomusername822]

Justin guitar

[@barnalimondal3810]

My first riff was seven nation army

[@jacobmccarthy1171]

In soviet Russia guitar riff writes you!

[@justicekeyes308]

If you can't hear a riff why pick up a guitar?

[@SunriseSuperThruster]

I wondered when the fun would begin. Just as I clicked start on this video my dog unusually, sat on my foot. Obviously, she didn't want me eyeing up your dog. With all these chord combinations I'm practicing, I can't help remembering my days as a salesmen and what made me a cut above the rest. I just kept on prospecting for new business, regardless. The sales then looked after themselves. Constant repitition. When you keep on keeping on, with the often least fun and attractive stuff, you get there when others don't. The same mundane madness and commitment turned me into an early .com m. by 2005.