Making Riffs Out of Chords With Olly Steele of MONUMENTS

[@Demithrium]

Nice face zoom at word "Djent"

[@kriszrocks]

Dmitriy Chebotaryov hahaaa🤣I was laughing too...

[@Mist_R]

I LMAO'd so much. That disgust in his face 😂😂😂😂

[@lemniscatefortunecanfinall2707]

_REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE_

[@krinkedsurface]

When?

[@buckeyeburl0162]

@@krinkedsurface between 4:00 and 5:00

[@musicjrb4119]

"Because djent" - Olly Steele 2018

[@ayusharipirala3121]

Would love to see a collab between Olly and mark Holocomb someday

[@Harnishchappy]

I feel lucky to have met both of them. Such humble guys

[@jadegold3297]

Yes please 🙏

[@iffpsv2752]

LongDaLLas wait what happened?

[@iffpsv2752]

LongDaLLas oh I saw that on the reddit like two minutes after you wrote this.

[@connorthedjenty188]

That would be amazing

[@Dan-vb7lz]

It's pretty nice to hear a djent guy essentially go "it doesnt matter if it's simple, as long as it sounds cool"

[@RyanReeves-ic4rx]

bruh djent is literally a genre defined by single note chug breakdowns lol

[@Dan-vb7lz]

@@RyanReeves-ic4rx tell me you've never listened to djent without saying it

[@luke.boxall]

This is such a great video to explain how to write this kind of music. I realise now some of the things I’ve been doing subconsciously

[@sudeephembrom325]

sir olly you are such a sweet and a great teacher....thank u so much for this tutorial.

[@TheBeauHuntShow]

I always find stuff to pull off too 2:03

[@spewkkake]

paused the vid to find this comment. +1.

[@Justasnag]

That's what she said

[@Pughhead]

"That's something I do a lot." lmao Olly

[@thedudeofficial69]

and he doesn't even realize what he's done at the time lmao

[@MisterPerson]

Same haha

[@CorvinRayne]

Great job explaining that in a way that's easy to understand, and for we guitarists watching to relate to the way we already view playing! Made perfect sense.

[@gomaaren]

the editing at 4:33 was phenomenal also great informative video from one of the masters of the art!

[@anson2457]

All they did was zoom in bruh

[@Reject101Personal]

​@@anson2457 I think you should find a dictionary and look up the word joke.

[@_Nitrous_]

​@@anson2457it was phenomenal bro

[@sunnymittal1906]

"because djent" gets me every time...I've watched this a dozen times over the years and it's so wonderful

[@AJbassist]

mark of periphery had same kinda idea which keep things fun :)

[@Ryan_Perrin]

This isn't new stuff lol. This is what Jimi Hendrix did.... and I'm sure many many people before him

[@jbasti227]

Some of my favorite riffs are Mark's. There's a distinct catchiness to it

[@dannyhood7433]

''Chon' band San Diego plays clean Djent Riffs progressive

[@mihneazoican2479]

1 year later and Mark's keeping things fun in a whole another way

[@dhuncho6050]

@@Ryan_Perrin Can you explain a bit further please bro

[@krisztianfugedi5910]

Great lesson! IMO odd note-groupings and the rhytmic manipulation stand out the most in this riff, keeps it fresh. Please keep providing us mortals these lessons!

[@alaskayoung3413]

I just found this dude and monuments and it has awakened my guitar playing that’s been put away for years bc it’s so cool. I love these videos.

[@jayblack5231]

Yeah, I just do the thing and this godly riff appears, it's simple really Damn

[@davenitro9699]

6:06 guys... so good

[@Heath-vz7lc]

I actually never thought to just play out the chords first and then go from there that really helped, thanks!

[@jasonberezowski2869]

This was actually super fascinating. Interesting to hear how different people approach the writing process and trying to come up with interesting ideas.

[@AECommonThread2137]

I bought the same iron label 7 string about 6 years ago and just so happened to quit playing music by the time I got it. I am finally getting around to playing it and I am not mad that I got it! I kept it in a nice case and clean all this time. I love the guitar

[@RudyAyoub]

3:50 did he mean Guitar Pro?

[@thejrfanclub628]

Rudy Ayoub no he said guitar hero because the notes were all over the place ie when your playing guitar hero and your playing all the different buttons in random orders n shit

[@RudyAyoub]

zifee mayne oh cool cool

[@Yakudo14]

Bro, did you ask that bro? Ask something else bro.

[@dafook865]

Guitar pero

[@MattDobson1991]

"It sounds like guitar hero looks" OH SHIT That makes total fucking sense. The whole band seems like real down to earth dudes, I heard you were playing live in London last month on the 9th. I was at Toska's gig next door but you are now on my list to see.

[@rhys7816]

"just find something to pull off to, it's something I do a lot." I laughed a little to hard at this

[@luisrocha26]

This is precious! So many simple and effective ideas condensed in 9min. Amazing!

[@bobbytsunami3085]

I would love the tone patch for this

[@VadikRamm]

Sounds fresh each time i watch this video! Love the riff Olly!

[@bubblytar]

He is such a good educator. Why is this the first video I've seen from him??

[@tonismilesnow6706]

does anyone know if anything became of the "Instagram riff"? I think it's one of the dopest riffs ive every heard.

[@ajvallery5569]

Came looking for the same bub lol

[@TheVashnessItself99]

Probably either gonna be on moray Pringles next release, or Olly's elusive solo ep

[@van_mendoza]

He actually teaches it on his newest Masterclass on Riffs from JTC Guitar. Except instead of a 7 string he’s on a 6 string in Drop D

[@TobyKBTY]

I can listen to Olly and John's individual ideas and styles all day. I'm assuming this is in the typical Monuments open A# thingy whatever tuning? (Totally forgot the official name lmao)

[@tribbybueno]

Definitely way lower than a# I'd say it's closer to g or f# probably

[@charliebetperez]

@@tribbybueno no. it's a#.

[@jamesbramlett392]

G#

[@absence7445]

@@jamesbramlett392 can confirm G#. My guess is G#-C#-G#-B-C#-G#-B, I think they used that one occasionally in Monuments.

[@hados1853]

This kind of music always confuses me, but you broke it down to something that is easy understood. I'm definitely gonna try something in my new songs

[@bohdilama]

We need this guy to be the permanent host of this channel.

[@Nord1980]

He looks like Greg Howe's son.

[@RudyAyoub]

duuuude thanks its been bothering me

[@adamcogan211]

Billy Nord Oh. My. God.

[@elevenAD]

WTH you talkin about? i know Gregs son and he doesnt look anything like this guy!

[@adamcogan211]

This is either a very poor and stupid troll or you're not the brightest...

[@Nord1980]

@@elevenAD kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4TPp2iFpp6UY6s

[@diegoquinones614]

I saw them 4 weeks ago live in Mexico City and this guy is freaking amazing, he plays awesome and had some "kinda-dancing moves" that keeps you entertained while watching them. All of them are really great, Monuments is such an underrated band.

[@louistech112]

You really should have guitar classes cuz you explain things so well plus you seem so chill

[@tomkruze1304]

Great video. I need to check out your band, sounds like some ERRA, Omnific, Periphery type stuff, based on this video.

[@codymartinez4493]

You dont know about Monuments yet eh? Boy am I envious of you

[@mogulin_da_skies7516]

This is a great lesson! I love this guy and want to check out his band now.

[@sandollor]

"Find something you can pull off to; pull-offs are something I do a lot." ;) love you

[@abcrx32j]

Djent made Greg Howe young again.

[@ezecattalin8]

Anyone else realized that he started with an 8 string in his lap and the he got the 7 string?

[@123MrKamakazi]

was just about to say i stalk that exact 8 string so i know that's not the same one they have listed

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Hardcore clickbait...

[@nicodarthkrom9534]

False

[@adj7382]

'' because , DJENT '' , I DIED hahahaha

[@WhatLurksBeneath]

I like this guy!

Best instructional video I've seen on this subject

[@DanChanVideoGames]

how have i not heard of this guy wtf

[@enigma-g5549]

4:10 - 4:36 "because djent". well played sir, well played...

[@MNmetalhead]

This was such an awesome video!

[@ZL1LoVeR]

This is super useful and I keep coming back to it

[@codymartinez4493]

As soon as he started casually playing that sick fucking riff like nothing.... **** eyes widen***

[@RevJacq]

The closed captions put your name as Ali Still and I feel like I cant undo this now

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

4:33 LOL

[@kriszrocks]

That’s really cool Olli!! 🤘🏻😎 Like the popping open strings!!😉👌🏼

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Monuments have pretty underrated guitarists and while I love the band, it doesn't show their true potential. At least I think so. Will see how Phronesis turns out. Super cool video!

[@leondecastro1807]

Good god, I learned so much from this! Thanks for this :D

[@RichardGarcia93]

Olly is incredible

[@Davide608]

Considering how much i've studied, and how much i don't really know what he is saying ... man i just wanna start to cry

[@kamilsosnowski9255]

"Djent" Best Part 4:20

[@Forest_V19]

420 lol

[@smkh2890]

Some really smart ideas here, thanks!

[@Wonderlust69420]

Love this dude. Good shit!! Thanks.

[@richardboaactor5592]

Love the video and the riff! Struggling to figure out the tuning. Not used to 8 string drop tuning. Can you please tell us what tuning you're using. Going to check your band out! Sounding dope.

[@mattmovesmountains1443]

Haha "sounds like guitar hero looks" was the best description.

[@slithergore]

Whoa cool guitar man! I got one of those myself. I love it!

[@KGi4]

Dude, you are awesome!

[@ByFuuh]

idk if I just saved this video or this video just saved me

[@jamiefitzpatrick3377]

"Just find something to pull off to.. it's something that i do a Lot" xD Sick riff, tasty guitar. Thanks for the video!

[@onfire4000]

you're awesome mate

[@davidmunn9041]

It sounds like how guitar hero looks 🤣

[@Freddy-kr2sz]

David Munn its funny because i know exactly what he means by that 😂😂😂

[@D.A.theGOAT]

:jasonparadise enters the chat

[@elongatedmusket5630]

2:04 "find something you can pull off to" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BadMotivator66]

'find something to pull off to' i giggled....

[@lewisbarrah8804]

I love that guitar!

[@EZsk8r1]

i fucking love that tone style

[@bliptripmusic]

I love pulling off to open strings too mate 👍

[@BattousaiMLT]

Nice lesson , can see the sikth influence in your playing

[@jameslawrence9125]

This is actually a sick video.

[@TheZenMaster92]

What a fcking beautiful guitar

[@joseluisfernandez1380]

Amazing, dude

[@FateofTheFallenOFCL]

Wish I could write stuff like this but all I can write is basic generic metalcore style stuff. But idk how to branch out. Would probably help to learn some better chorus for stuff like this. Don’t know music theory I just do it

[@ilrs]

I also teach one to one lessons on Skype! Email me at [e-mail] if you wanna chat about it \m/

[@wea69420]

Dude, learn some theory. At the very least enough for you to be able to name what you're already doing. It's gonna help you see what you know and to pinpoint what you don't

[@MindYaBizz_Whiz]

Def take lessons from a dude like Olly if you can, but also keep in mind that you don’t have to play gnarly shit to write good music. Generic metalcore can be dope too. Just play. Fuck it

[@ModernDayMalice]

Baby steps. Write riffs that add one little thing you wouldn’t usually do. After a while your riffs are gonna be huge

[@beandon24]

I think the secret to branching out of "generic metalcore" is in exploring more interesting chord voicings -don't even necessarily need theory, just experiment with adding notes in. For stuff like this, I try to write chord progressions with some sort of tangible simple melody line already embedded in the chords. Then its just a matter of connecting your chords/melody notes in the grooviest way you can.

[@jayrichard5358]

That's a dope ass riff dude

[@aalegge]

"Find something you can pull off too, I do that alot"

[@jooplongshin1310]

*zooms in "Because djent..."

[@NiallATS]

An instrumental EP would be sickkk👍🙄

[@zxdsggfg]

keep practicing hope i can play like this someday.

[@metalion667]

Great video, I must check out monuments

[@ODGuitars]

Way to go Olly, love it

[@НикитаБоргатин]

-3hrs of my life and The tunung is: Db(1st) Ab Eb Db Ab Eb Ab(7th) Thumb up so everyone can practice.Next time WRITE A TUNUNG PLZ

[@ATthemusician]

All you have to do to figure someone's tuning out is look what fret and string they're playing, determine the note, and then count down to see what the open string or 12th fret is.

[@patricioesteban1845]

Amazing lesson, 10q 🤘🖤

[@JacobColemandrums]

Idk if he released what ever song this riff is from but I absolutely need to hear it, whatever it’s called

[@benjaminfinch1805]

I don't think it's in any currently released song as of August 2022. It's not in any Monuments song nor his solo stuff.

[@NickKronner]

Great video!

[@nooneinparticular9868]

I like the way this guy thinks. Cool video

[@tzungfuniti]

Omg I finally get it finally understand prog-metal, your explanation is awesome

[@armanborloza7981]

Thank you so much!!!

[@ZuLLeT]

This guy gets it.

[@johnny_b_dude]

4:35 you welcome

[@naean7518]

That guitar is beautiful

[@ruchirsajwan]

Awesome, brain opener

[@vasiapatov4544]

holy cow.... this is exactly how I write some of my riffs!!!

[@captainsoarineagle]

olly's been a big influence on my writting style for a while now. just has some sick melodic ideas man

[@mroberts7519]

I like the point he makes where he says he wanted it to be sporadic but you don't have to....just depends. For example, Walk...

[@Exisiance]

As a new player, this was frickin useful

[@michaelinglis8516]

Wow great lesson

[@seanbrown6904]

Bounced on my boys pull-offs to this for 9 minutes.

[@longcat6097]

What's the name of the song? The video is amazing.

[@Chaos.Brigade]

"... because Djent" .. that said it all, no need to explain.

[@yehbradford]

any tips on getting that amount of power and tonality from clean tapping riffs? i always find myself hitting my tubescreamer to help get the notes out. Do I just have pussy hands?