Megadeth Riffs For Beginners

[@Selzor]

I love how we live in a time in which for free we can learn megadeth riffs from the guitarist from megadeth. While I may know all these riffs I would like to thank you for this as it’s incredibly important useful for the new guys so thanks kiko.

[@Duquette_Racing]

We live in a time where the musician (kiko) wants others to play well. And instead of having to play by ear or look up tab we get a behind the scenes look. Thats what separates megadeth from some of the other big names in metal.

[@dholores82]

I totally agree 🎸🎸🎸

[@jessecommins4499]

Deftones are doing something similar, well worth a watch

[@CBRHurricane6]

Back in the day Kirk did one of these, flea has a good few tutorials, Dave has done some, dime has done clinics too, good for them

[@YQN2149]

Even more incredible is Robby Krieger from the Doors teachnig you Doors songs!

[@imienazvvisko]

Youre the man Kiko. Having family, solo career, job at Megadeth and still have time to run youtube channel where you take time to show beginner guitarists how to play part of songs they know and probably like.

[@502deth]

as a megadeth fan, i knew kiko was a great guitarist, but watching him and seeing the enthusiasm he has to share his knowledge and help others shows me hes a great person also.

[@ThankfulHeart10]

"if you like that I can bring more riffs like this for you". You know how long I've been playing in my darkest hour wrong?. Thanks so much Kiko it's an honor to have one of the actual guitarist for Megadeth teach these. \m/.

[@thought1212]

probably that g at the end of the chromatic riff. i learned it as a kid and now i look at it like oh thats it.

[@M.F.J.C]

Satisfação ver o Kiko ensinando músicas compatíveis para nós, relés mortais

[@josephkleimola2]

I love how Kiko teaches using the note names, instead of the numbers of the frets. Very important to memorize the fret board, and not just use tabs all the time. Respeito a você senhor.

[@superblondeDotOrg]

until alternate tunings are used and the note names completely change position...

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Yeah I noticed that, I have some basis of music theory and I'm glad he referred to the actual notes, something I also do in my mind whenever I'm trying to figure out a tab. I think if all tabs featured the names of notes it'd be easier, at least for me. 🙂

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

@@Histgyph It's not totally useless because you can still see where he is fretting the notes...

[@fjveoliveira]

This is how an applied student learned in Brazil at that time!

[@atoms4sail]

@@Histgyph They go in order from A-G but B and E have no sharps so if you start wirh the E string. because there is no sharp 1st fret is F 2 F# 3 G 4 G# 5 A 6 A# 7B 8 C 9 C# 10 D 11 D# 12 E then repeat. know you know 2 of the strings all the way through

[@larswalther1902]

We want this same video but for intermediate guitarists!!

[@gentelmanjunkie542]

Right. I'm a beginner that only knows tabs..I was confused immediately.

[@billybreathes8088]

It’s called actual Megadeth Lol

[@farmerbruce4304]

An intermediate player should not need a video to learn a riff...should be able to read tab or sheet...your not intermediate yet. Beginner is a long stagepossibly 10 years.....3-5 if lucky

[@kajbeuter9139]

It's so fantastic to see that you keep being grounded and that you still have a heart and understanding for beginners, even though playing on a level that seems to be from a different planet. That's such a impressive mindset! Hope to see you on tour soon again. Thanks!

[@windyr]

pff, Poison was the Cure is obviously the ultimate beginner riff

[@noname-pk6ez]

No... this day we fight is

[@dsddsdd7566]

Let me one up you with loved to deth :)

[@AkkayHT228]

@@noname-pk6ez This day we fight sounds like hell, but actually not hardest from that album, 1,320 harder :)

[@anthonytucker7705]

Ummm Lucretia… duh 🙄

[@AkkayHT228]

@@anthonytucker7705 yeah Lucretia is also hell

[@berkayanl3059]

1- symphony of destruction 2- reckoning day 3- post american world 4- in my darkest hour 5- trust :3

[@flashen]

@Furkan E. niye oyle dedin ki adama simdi

[@briang8579]

Swap trust with peace sells title track verse riff, trust takes a good while to learn timings and has some advanced picking for a beginner

[@Aokigahara0]

@@flashen harbi terbiyesizlik

[@flashen]

@@Aokigahara0 ama likeladım

[@Aokigahara0]

@@flashen ben de AHSJSKWMFKLSK

[@maxmooseband5743]

Typical Brasilero - so friendly and open, with that quaint accent. I only speak a bit of Portuguese, but they typically understand Spanish and answer in Portuguese (or English here in Florida). Here you can see Kiko's unpretentious joy in sharing what he does. Muito obrigato, Kiko!

[@valenation4466]

Symphony of destruction 0:00 Reckoning day 4:41 Post American World 7:00 In my darkest hour 8:57 Trust 11:28

[@СаидАбдыкадыров-т8п]

*Post american WORLD, not Day

[@cholestroll8937]

@@СаидАбдыкадыров-т8п ni Ger

[@Rammetallist]

Спасибо большое, Кико! Это замечательно, когда такой крутой гитарист показывает, как играются оригинальные партии! Спасибо! Крепкого здоровья, береги себя и близких!

[@CaamilaLP]

I'm learning my first Megadeth song: In My Darkest Hour, and Just the intro kicked my ass so hard that I can't stand anymore Great video Kikoooooooo!

[@taldr27]

Play it slow :D

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Props to you, I'd probably have picked Symphony (obvious choice, I know). Also the first part of Peace Sells is manageable, as far as the rhythm guitar part goes.

[@user-el6lt8fr3x]

When I first started playing on my acoustic I tried doing the clean intro riff for In My Darkest Hour. Man, that stretch from fret 5 to 9 killed me

[@no_skills5258]

vc fala muito bem ingles pra uma brasileira ate pensei que era gringa kkk.

[@AkkayHT228]

Man, try 502 this little bit easier from that album

[@sqwop]

He teaches so thoughtfully, most people teach inline with their knowledge but struggle to put themselves in the shoes of new players not taking many limits into consideration but not Kiko. "very open" "like this, not like this" 🥰

[@xuhan9976]

1. Symphony of Destruction 0:13 2. Reckoning Day 4:35 3. Post American World 6:54 4. In My Darkest Hour 8:54 5. Trust 11:17

[@Satanashell]

Oh I've been playing Trust all wrong!

[@thetacticalape8852]

Kiko, you have such an awesome energy! I am just getting started playing and you are truly an inspiration. Thanks for being such a genuine person.

[@rockon-wbfqlkjqhsydic72683]

Hey Kiko, I just ordered your guitar from SweetWater. It not only looks cool as hell it sounds amazing! Rock on!

[@mysniper7687]

The concept is so good ! More videos for intermediate… or one full guitar lesson for one specific song would be perfect

[@강형태-y4b]

As a megadeth lover and guitar beginner, This is a perfect videoooooo! Kiko thank you so much! I'm learning 'This was my life' and 'she-wolf' now! Annnd you shaved now hahahaha

[@superblondeDotOrg]

Dave Mustaine is such an amazing songwriter.. phenomenal, absolute musical genius.

[@dotancohen]

These are the parts that Dave did not write. For instance, the In My Darkest Hour part was most likely written by Jeff Young or possibly even Chris Poland - a phenomenal guitarist. Go look him up on KZbin. Dave always brought in terrific guitarists, and often great drummers as well. And of course The Other Dave was an outstanding bassist in his own right.

[@richarddean1453]

@@dotancohen You're dismissed!

[@cdsmetalhead99]

@@dotancohen lol wrong

[@andrewcanoy1708]

I love alot of Dave's music, but he just seems like such an insufferable prick.

[@robinhannon3488]

@@dotancohen Jeff Young wrote nothing but his own solos on SFSGSW.

[@Ali-hz4th]

this is awesome one of the highest skilled guitar players in the world just so patiently teaching beginners Megadeth riffs. Love and respect.

[@prateekgautam5514]

intro and logo reveal of this video at 00:01 is just amazing! wow!

[@simonkormendy849]

Hey Kiko, it's so cool that you were able to take time out from your busy schedule to teach us how to play some great Megadeth guitar riffs, thank you so much, much appreciated, hope everything is going really well with touring, and also the release of the new Megadeth album.....Cheers!!!!!

[@brucestrauss]

I'm absolutely loving the new Megadeth album. Respect to Kiko.

[@RScott413]

Lessons from Kiko... it's like GOLD.

[@sutanzaharsyah]

me when i started guitar: *poorly attempts Holy Wars*

[@Parka_Niel]

My first Megadeth song learned was Tornado of Souls LMAO The epic part is I managed to learn it to at least sound good

[@akngadiron7466]

Try lucretia u might end up throw your guitar away during the intro 🤣🤣🤣

[@Parka_Niel]

@@akngadiron7466 The only song that can be learned in Rust in Peace if you are a begginer is Dawn Patrol lmao

[@AkkayHT228]

@@Parka_Niel no, Five Magics and first part of Rust In Peace... Polaris is very easy

[@creepysplatter9260]

My first megadeth song I learned was this was my life. After that I learned tornado of souls and holy wars

[@powerslave6944]

I’m a simple person I see Kiko teaching for real and I subscribed. Wish I can learn from Kiko in real life please continue to teach us fans some Megadeth Riffs senor Kiko 🙏🏼 Gracias.

[@HansaGBB]

Just learned how to play the SOD riff and it feels AWESOME. Now all I have to do is get faster and cleaner. Thanks Kiko! Also it's really amazing that you also teach us the name of the notes and scales.

[@InsArtTure]

People say these lessons are for free. They are not. I know Kiko gets some money from these videos, that's the idea having a video on KZbin. But still, very few people will put as much effort as Kiko does showing these basics. Most successful people have other means to earn money so I still thank Kiko for doing these and I think he makes these videos out of passion.

[@metalpuppet5798]

The easiest one is clearly holy wars. Singing and playing it is a piece of cake 🙃

[@aidenhildebran7648]

Yeah definitely the solo 😂

[@straturbo]

I learned it while washing my cat.

[@keithberns5]

Ok, post a link and let's hear it from you guys.

[@obamagaming6642]

@sd pff i was doing calculus too

[@straturbo]

@@keithberns5 my cat died. Now I eat cake.

[@marlonmalave7098]

i didn’t realize the thick and chuggy tone of Kiko’s set up. holy shit. it sounds amazing.

[@ahmedbouhlel3382]

Thank you for being so humble that you as the megadeth lead guitarist are giving us free lessons, massive respect!! (and love)

[@laufonseca4444]

É uma verdadeira dádiva ter este cromo a ensinar sem qualquer compromisso. Antes tinjha de gastar a fita da cassete para a frente e para trás (era bom, treinava o ouvido mas frustrante também ) mas ter o luxo de ser o próprio guitarrista da banda a disponibilizar os segredos e nuances das malhas é uma poupança de tempo brutal e uma autêntica masterclass. Obrigado, Kiko. Continua o bom trabalho. PS As histórias das antigas são demais! Tens um talento inato para agarrar a atenção e narrar qualquer conto. Devias escrever um livro. Grande abraço e és uma inspiração.

[@EugenioFranklin]

This was awesome..Great teacher! I've played "In Your Darkest Hour" (one my favorite Megadeth songs) wrong all my beginner life. Learned a lot from "Trust" as well. I'm a fellow Brazilian Kiko (living in NYC), and you make us proud. Rock on mate.

[@sleepdeep305]

This is a pretty great video for a beginner, because you can learn a good amount of technique from these riffs. SoD - Syncopation RD - Isolating string noise when switching strings PAW - Getting locked in with few accented down beats IMDH - Splitting triplets across even fingerings Trust - Incorporating vibrato into riffs

[@thfc1973]

well said @Selzor - I haven't picked up my guitar for a couple of weeks but this video has ignited the passion - thanks Kiko - so cool.

[@ドミィは誇り高きキモデブ]

Seeing such a legendary and skillful guitarist as Kiku Loureiro explaining easy guitar riffs and reminding beginners of parts that might be hard for them is both funny and amazing. Thank you so much for this video!

[@tahoeboulderingguides1864]

It was nice to be reminded how important it is to isolate different sounds in a riff and use proper muting. I feel like sometimes I get caught up in the moment playing live and I don’t focus on that enough. And as he said, it just sounds messy.

[@GoodLuckMisterGorsky]

Yeah! Simphony of Destruction is an amazing riff! Love your guitar Kiko!

[@tevetorbes456]

Kiko your are normal guy who happens to get to play with Megadeth. Love how down to earth you. Are. Thank you

[@shuqggu]

Absolutely love it ! Pls share more of the Classic Megadeth Riffs Beginners and Intermediate....You are awesome Kiko. Have see you in Concord and Mountain View CA. Great job with Megadeth !!

[@TubeSpoker]

Please come to Brazil !

[@davidmcglone409]

Thank you! Please keep making these videos exactly how you did this one. I loved it when you gave technique advice, like when you stressed the importance of making sure the E string is quiet when playing the A and D... Again, thank you!

[@buzzpsy]

Love you bro, it's so awesome

[@apriltoronto5254]

yeah.... well, call a riff easy... sure there aren't too many notes or a structure of notes too complex to remember or when to push down certain notes on certain points... but make this riff sound like Megadeth... well... And it is so liberating to feel like a beginner again after dabbling around for so many years on guitar by now... It is hugely inspiring to listen to your playing Kiko, thank you so much Sir! I truly am a Megadeth fan (for more than 30 years) and I love your contribution to the band as well. Plus, I never understood why so many people don't like the Crypting Wirtings album... there are some great songs and a lot of things going on in these recordings, musicwise...

[@wyldechild01]

He should really be the PR manager of Megadeth he is really good at teaching communication

[@mhicks5008]

Every band needs a Kiko - I love these videos. What I wouldn't have given to have this sort of thing when I was a kid. Awesome.

[@villiannewyork]

As much as I love Dave he can be a bit too much. Kiko is the opposite and he's a pretty chill guy

[@j-sin3344]

When I was still learning guitar when this came out 30 years ago, I shipped the single E between the frets 654 in the Symphony 2nd part. Then as you get better add the E between those notes. Dave even has at least 1 lesson clip where he doesn't play it so, if it's OK for him, it's pk for you! Keep trying you'll get it. Thanks Keiko been watching your vids since you started and wish they were sooner, but better that than never. I'll see you in Oct in Mansfield Ma.

[@msid7748]

That's what I was thinking! Why did Kiko skip those single chugs on the low E? Is that just how he plays it live or is that album-accurate?

[@Maverick06723]

This video is sweet i I watch it again later with my guitar and will now there’s no time at all keep sending them thanks Again awesome video

[@andrerichard628]

I'm relearning guitar after an injury that hindered the motor function in my left fretting hand. It's really frustrating not being able to play what I once could but this is still awesome thanks Kiko!

[@zublacus]

In the 70s if I wanted to learn a lick, I had to lift that needle up and down on the album tons of times, now I just watch Kiko.

[@tomfudge7693]

I can practice that for weeks and still never sound as awesome as Kiko or Dave! Megadeth RULES!! Thanks Kiko! ❤

[@mortenua8979]

I like very much how Kiko explains, for me he's the best example of a guitar teacher. Thanks!

[@hilton9304]

I'm actually a drummer starting playing the guitar and loved it man !!! I don't have a "good hand" but I keep practicing it to get them better ! Salute from a Brazil hardcore fan !! \../.

[@Robson89almeida]

I have never cared about megadeth but Kiko has been making me enjoy their songs. Post more videos teaching us how to play their riffs, licks and solos, please.

[@mikeydubs_tv]

Looked up easy Megadeth riffs and I got Kiko here to teach me! Internet is so good!

[@laptopgamer6269]

You’re totally awesome, what better way to learn then from the man who created it himself. Stay humble my friend it suits you.

[@carlbode666]

Top bloke.. and so much better than beginners learning from seriously dodgy tab books ..my first megadeth reverse engineering was In my darkest hr took me a long time many years ago and we could only dream of this level of Interaction .. cheers fella from Liverpool England 🇬🇧😁👏👏🙃

[@srincident]

Kiko, you are one of my favorite guitarists. So talented, so cool. Thank you. Long Live Megadeth.

[@davidp6007]

Thank you! Great little bunch of building blocks to play around with. And I think your passion and dedication for the guitar is truly inspiring, as it really comes through....you know, one can never practice enough! Thank you man.

[@islas357]

So cool of you to do this most guitar players in big bands would never show how to play the songs. Thanks kiko!

[@krisstieghorst7415]

Thanks for sharing Kiko, well played, excellent song list, appreciate you taking the time for us today.

[@Converg3nce]

I would LOVE to hear more guitarists playing megadeth tunes. Other than well you know the usual stuff. Once you learn these riffs, get a little daring. Go for something like "Dread in the fugitive mind." Everything about that song besides the end solo is so good to learn for finger placement and chord progression. Plus that whole album is a GOD DAMN WORK OF ART.

[@billrepp7370]

Thanks!

[@filipe977]

que susto.. pela thumbnail achei que o maluco tinha cortado o cabelo kkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@monteiro1420]

Eu tbm

[@Gabriel-sn2bw]

kkkkkkkkk

[@rodrigorc4752]

Sem cabelo grande não entra no megadeth.. Mustaine valoriza o estilo e técnica 50%-50%. Felipe perdeu 50% de chance .com aquele cabelo dele.

[@mastersorcerer555]

e ficou feio pakas por sinal KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[@felipedsbass]

Se ele cortar o Dave tira ele dá banda hahahhahahahahaha

[@criargalinha]

Massacration pegou exatamente o riff inicial nos 10:24 hahah, muito bom! Vemos várias influencias do Megadeth no Massacration!

[@jackofallstrings]

Kiko, stop being such a legend man. :-) I thought I knew how to play some of these but yea no.. back to the drawing board haha. Love you dude.

[@Lovegun.]

Trust was the very first Megadeth song I learned how to play on guitar. It's a relatively simple song to learn and play but Incredibly satisfying an great to play. Beautiful song and one of my favourites since I heard it. One of the best intros I've ever heard .....

[@lucasguitarstrato]

Valeu Kiko! Agr é treinar e fazer as Jams com os amigos.

[@ednemechek]

Thanks Kiko!!!! You are a good teacher!!! Please keep making these videos!!! I’m going to play some Megadeth riffs when I get home tonight!! I’m excited!!

[@miyaaaaw]

This was amazing 🔥 More please Kiko 🤘🏻

[@bangfury]

Really nice Kiko. Love seeing your passion for the music. Inspirational to see how you carry yourself around the sets and give back to the fans with these vids.

[@JediCrackSmoke]

Kiko, this was AWESOME! Please do some more! Maybe Holy Wars, Tornado of Souls, Hangar 18, and Bullet To The Brain? Keep Rocking, Sir!

[@captainfreedom7182]

Seems like the nicest guy in metal. cheers Kiko! your the man

[@efman1313]

Thanks for sharing and taking time to do this for us. In my darkest hour is a classic banger, thanks for the lesson.

[@CBRHurricane6]

I really respect when the pros teach people the right way, his explanation is so easy to understand, 😁🤘

[@Jay_17_]

You’re the man! Thank you for taking the time to show us these. Having so much fun learning them

[@ivankruglov6111]

He seems like such a nice guy! Appreciate the video! Keep it up

[@zeropunki]

best guitar video ever seen in my wasted life I'm really appreciate cause I not understand nothing about notes

[@JoCbreakdown]

Finally ..something about Megadeth 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Pancho_lml]

Kiko! muito muito obrigado!!! I'm a beginner guitarist that love the heavy metal, and to get a lesson from you is really great, thanks from to do this! you are a great person so awesome man obrigadoooo

[@mattboucher5806]

You should do this for the riff at the end of Peace Sells. I've seen it played several different ways, as well as seen it tabbed a few different ways. It would be cool to see how it's actually played by you and Dave. 🤘

[@KalElvis]

Great video Kiko.. I already knew how to play these, but it's awesome to see you teach them!

[@chrischeetham1652]

Thank you very much as always Kiko. Time is valuable, so I always appreciate the time you take to put together these videos for us all to enjoy. I can only speak for my own ability to learn songs, but I find it very helpful to see someone play some riffs before I can finally get them right. Even with the notation right in front of me, and the studio recording to reference, there's always a riff or 2 I can't get quite right, or at all in some cases. Then I finally see a video of it played where I can see the picking as well as confirm it's fretted the same way the notation states. Very easy to find live performances online nowadays for such things, not so easy when I first started out 30 years ago... Don't tell Dave, lol, but I had a VHS copy of Metallica's "Cliff Em All" live performance tape, a Kill Em All tab book (not even, I borrowed from a friend and photocopied the entire book), and a real shitty copy of the album on tape. That was how I taught myself to play, and it never would have worked if not for meeting people who played along the way. I'd get pointers here and there, not put in the work like I should have, and I got decent but could have been much better if I'd practiced more. I never used my pinky and am kicking myself now because I'm the process of now using it and trying to correct other bad habits I've essentially started over again relearning how to play everything. Funny how little habits can be so unnoticeable after a while until you try to correct them. As far as the learning on Kill Em All thing, I guess Dave wouldn't be too upset, it was a lot of his shit on that one anyways, and Megadeth was too hard or I'd have loved to start there. Funny thing about the tab book too, I snuck into the office at school to use the copier at lunch, they should invest in better locks😂, and got caught with about 10 pages left. The secretary helped me get my last 10 pages when I explained what I was up to. She wanted to make sure I had my tabs so I'd have something constructive to do on my week suspension for breaking into the office😂😂😂 I grew up in a good era, nowadays they'd have called the cops and made me a felon at 15 years old. She told me to put the book away in my backpack before she brought me in to the principal to receive my vacation😂. Anyways, thanks again Kiko, it's much appreciated.

[@matthews4949]

Thank you Kiko. I'm thankful all is well with you.

[@372trip2]

Love to see some songs you don’t normally see like she wolf ,family tree,tears in a vial and some others

[@torredchc1768]

Thanks, Kiko. Old Megadeth stuff from the first two albums like Black Friday would be cool.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Awesome! Yeah, we like these videos! Helps us to play it the right way! We are ready for some intermediate riffs! Thanks, maestro Kiko!

[@sofic4507]

kiko’s english 🖤 thank you kiko!! i’m a veryyyy beginner i barely play something 😅

[@Maverick06723]

Awesome thanks for the lessons again it’s a real pleasure or honour to have somebody like yourself in knowledge Ing us so like always I tried to make the most out of your gift even if it’s just one or two it’s very much appreciated everybody knows to make a living thanks so much

[@davidbojarski2423]

Hey Kiko I have guitar tabs on my phone but it's good you explain and show how these songs are played properly but some stuff I can learn by ear keep up the great work

[@Hellnolongerawaits]

I wish Chris Broderick would've done something like this when I was doing nothing but learning megadeth songs when I first started this is amazing being able to learn from your heroes

[@matthiassoellner]

Hello Kiko, thank you for pointing out all the little details while practicing - this is so importand und valuable! If you weren't a Musician on stage, you'd be a Professor at a renowned Music College! I would be sure of that! Thank you very much for your great work and your time you invested in these KZbin Tutorial Videos! I wish you and your family all the best! It's great that you're there! With loving greetings from Germany Matthias

[@gracielabeatrizrojas]

Megadeth Megadeth AGUANTE MEGADAVE!!queremos verlos por Argentina .los mejores fans de Megadeth!!!🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸💋❤

[@jasonsmith6175]

Kiko I love your videos! I've been a Megadeth fan since the very first album. One thing that would help me as a beginner is to see an angle from above your fretting hand or a graphic to show which notes are being fretted. Your hand is so close to strings that from the front its difficult to tell which fingers are pressing down. Thanks very much! Looking forward to meeting you in New York!

[@jorgekaz07]

Thanks Kiko! I'm learning "trust" now, and this video gives me great information

[@prantoalreza7728]

Intermediate riffs kiko,I love the way you show things

[@ianw.9185]

Really hard not to like Kiko. Wish I had these kind of resources when I started playing!

[@jakenemecek8725]

Never thought I'd hear the words Kiko Loureiro and beginner in the same sentence

[@michaelblack9458]

Symphony was the first Megadeth song I ever learned can't wait to see you play these live in Arkansas on September