The 46 Best Guitar Riffs Ever (according to a guitar geek)

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[@MusicisWin]

CHOP SUEY not TOXICITY oops

[@nickm.1552]

Hey Tyler what did you think about half time?

[@antonioguevara5697]

How could you?

[@logankeilty4529]

👍

[@MrKit19832009]

I actually prefer the heavy riff from Toxicity...

[@a.j.leclair5426]

I was gonna jump all over u for this one lol.

[@renknook]

In my opinion, a list like this isn't complete without Money for nothing by Dire Straits on it.

[@aryavart296]

I fucking hate that song. I've heard it too damn much.

[@ineedwafflestabernacle]

@@aryavart296 I hate it too don't worry lol. I've always hated the singing and guitar tone. Plus the lyrics are hilariously bad too

[@draetonalimoffatt8780]

@@ineedwafflestabernacle you hate the guitar tone from money for nothing? I have never heard that before, very interesting.

[@brosettastone7520]

naaah, Money by Pink Floyd tho for sure.

[@PPioner]

was about to say the same, sound simple insanely hard to play it right

[@jamieob3107]

Number 4 was Chop Suey, not Toxicity 🤣🤣

[@imacmadman22]

Everyone’s “Best Of” lists are always interesting and different, I like the fact that your list spanned a few different styles rather than sticking to just the heavier styles, good job!

[@simoneh4732]

That transition from Wherever I May Roam to Day Tripper was awesome!

[@goudielock]

The transition from Wherever I may roam into Day Tripper was 👌👌

[@thayeryates8941]

Good list! Biggest things I'd personally change is swapping Spoonman for Outshined, and also including something by Opeth

[@chrismeadows7791]

Its always a good sight when I see someone else acknowledge Opeth. One of my top 5 bands. Seen them 4 times live and loved every minute of every show.

[@thayeryates8941]

@@chrismeadows7791 They're my favorite band of all time, and definitely amazing live. I think almost any of their riffs could be on this list

[@mrbungle3310]

Outshined is cool,but Spoonman,is a rly odd riff thats why he probably chose it over

[@ez-sv7fq]

spoonman is there

[@bmark7951]

Opeth🙄 gtfo

[@marcthedashergd6321]

Cool list. For some of these bands, I would replace the songs you picked with: 1. Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin 2. All Nightmare Long by Metallica 3. I'm Broken by Pantera 4. Paradise City by Guns n' Roses And I would also add Layla by Eric Clapton which is the riff under the part that everyone knows which you said is more of a lick than a riff.

[@cherrytv4572]

Cowboys from hell riff imo would be better

[@marcthedashergd6321]

@@cherrytv4572 that is also a pretty good riff. I think you're right it might be better as it is more iconic than I'm Broken

[@cherrytv4572]

@@marcthedashergd6321 yeah it’s one of the most well know ones like cemetery gates and Domination but the melody of the riff is so catchy it’s great but another one of the favorites is revolution is my name and a new level but I agree I’m broken is in my top 5 for Pantera

[@Dclerkin17]

Nah Black Dog is probably the best LZ riff

[@Markothunder]

At 1:43, I didn't knew the Dave Matthews Band made that song called "Satellite" and I didn't knew that title yet when I listened to it in my childhood, even after it was released in 1994 (2 years before I was born). I'm glad you gave me my childhood back with that song. Thank you, Tyler:)

[@shanebentley5630]

Amazing selection and great playing as always! That stare during Sweet Child had me cracking up though!

[@zwerko]

I have the same stare when playing SCOM, but as an intimidation tactic so that listeners don't notice how noisy/messy I play it 🙈

[@chrismeadows7791]

"Welcome Home" by Coheed is one of my top riffs and openings to any song. I can hear the first note and know what it is.

[@unforg1v3n]

Yeah, really cool riff!

[@benjaminvillarreal1499]

I was surprised to hear him play that. Probably the most important riff I learned

[@TheSweezer]

Problem with these riff things is you cant number the amount of great riffs. Its endless and you will always miss tons of them.

[@arvincharles]

Happy to see Satellite on here. I'm also glad to see Collective Soul on here. They have some fantastic riffs.

[@willeh1947]

Gel is probably my favourite riff with the way it kicks in suddenly after the intro/chorus, along with it’s very tasteful solo. And their new stuff has some excellent riffs too

[@thepiston11]

When I come around by green day is the song that got me into playing guitar and also got me to listen to their entire discography.

[@morefezeal6992]

Same with me except it was basketcase by green day

[@thepiston11]

@@morefezeal6992 that one is epic aswell

[@guudbyenme3399]

Tyler - giving credit to Coheed automatically makes your list better than all the other lists regurgitating the same songs year after year. Coheed's catalog is full of amazing riffs and "Welcome Home" is definitely a gateway to them, so thank you for including it.

[@KingAH123]

7:53 I love that face of just despair.

[@voodoovoodoo1863]

Love how diverse your list is! Nice playing

[@richardgrahn5500]

I always liked STRANGLEHOLD by Ted Nugent, it grips ya and pulls you into the songs

[@bestboy897]

yeah u can say it strangleholds u

[@julesgardet659]

Ted Nugent 🤣🤮🤮🤮🤬🤬🤬

[@alexkerns1585]

@@julesgardet659 cry

[@4542748684]

@@alexkerns1585 some peeps don’t like pedophiles

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

@@4542748684: U know him that well huh? Or did u just hear someone talking shit...I bet someone's "heard" some bullshit about u too...

[@danlewis7707]

Blue Oyster Cult: "Don't Fear the Reaper". One of the coolest and most rewarding riffs to lean early and one of the most iconic and eerie guitar solos ever. Also, Iggy Pop and the Stooges : "Search and Destroy". The riff that kicks a neat infinite amount of ass!!

[@georgeprice4212]

MORE COWBELL! (You had it coming! 😂)

[@ExNihiloComesNothing]

Finally some love given to some 90’s rockers who get overlooked - Dave Matthews, Cake, 311 !!

[@solsteiner7241]

Nice list. Was dissapointed, however at the lack of muse riffs. I can think of a few that could’ve made the cut, namely Psycho, Knights of Cydonia, and Plug in baby

[@oscarriley9265]

i think the prechorus riff in tomorrow by silverchair (the part where he goes 'very hard to drink') and the clean guitar solo bit before the first chorus are some of my favourite guitar riffage ever.

[@jeremylrichardson]

Nailed it. Gnarley guitar, really good songs, and really good technique. Thanks for the real great music and keep up the awesome work.

[@gabemoseley4785]

Spoonman is such a dope riff! Glad that was in here

[@TerryIsLarry]

So no one is gonna say anything about his bathroom.

[@Geetargramps]

Bathroom? What bathroom?

[@kupalakupakups]

Not common I see DMB's Satellite come up nowadays. That caught me off guard. Well done!

[@tysonreesmusic]

5:59 the way you let that ring out I was SO sure another Tool song was coming in lol

[@TimO-wt9sz]

The simple fact you did holy diver Tyler makes me look at you in a new perspective .great vid and choices.Tim from 🇨🇦

[@formulaenjoyeryes]

Spoonman being 46 really sold it for me I have to say

[@dimebagsanchez]

im so happy you gave radiohead some love fr they have great riffs and people over look them

[@jorgeflores6306]

I don't see how "Crazy On You" by Heart was left out. Other than that I loved your list! The Darkness "Love On The Rocks With No Ice" is my fav riff of theirs.

[@becksvlogs9057]

Wherever I May Roam to Daytripper was such a smooth transition.

[@Digdarshann]

Come as you are is thr most iconic one for me😔

[@Darcinator-music]

Very nice to see Airbag getting attention as a great riff

[@kodaallen4329]

Ain't talkin bout love and unchained def deserve a spot on this list cmonnnnn. As do Carry on my Wayward Son, Everlong, and Kickstart my Heart (You need to give motley crue some more love on ur channel smh) All these are instantly recognizable.

[@martinopinto6323]

That Bogner sounds absolutely amazing

[@christienoliveira3459]

Was just looking to find a video of yours I can't find it 😔

[@1mlb704]

My all-time favorite riff is Hey Man Nice Shot by Filter, nobody ever has it on their lists lol. That said, this is a great list. Also your tone on Sunshine of Your Love is insanely close to the original, very cool.

[@user-sw7js4jw7v]

Love that one of my favorite under-appreciated 90s bands, Collective Soul was included here. Also, The Darkness are CRIMINALLY underrated. They are truly a modern day badass two guitar rock band that absolutely shreds.

[@ixrisor4525]

Agreed!!! Always love hearing a little Collective Soul, especially something other than just Shine or December. I love those songs but it’s all you ever hear when they have so many other great songs.

[@nathangrosvenor7664]

The 1st one is my All time favourite song

[@sbkoalala6020]

I find it crazy how my list would be miles different than yours but all are still great

[@markyanchik1280]

Sweet list. Probably one of the first time have acdc, and a very overlooked acdc song, and also have Coheed in there. Can't argue with much here

[@RickyL.]

Did anyone else here “I ran (So far away)” at the end of the video?

[@badfishdub5446]

Gibson is foaming at the mouth seeing a talented guitarist display the versatility of the Les Paul Special with their P90's....sounds so frickin' good across all genres! That TV Yellow finish!!!!!

[@matthewpeterson3329]

Time for a challenge... I want to see him play along with some old Roy Clark. There are tons of videos of Roy and Glen Campbell playing, and I'm no guitar player, but they look very technical. It's not all country either, though playing some of that style might be part of the challenge too. Thanks for a great list!

[@JmoeGD]

i agree dude. they are insane

[@shanealan2995]

Glen Campbell was amazing. Check out Danny Gatten

[@alexthebuilderman352]

hey i have a question tyler any tips for intermediate guitarists i am going to buy the course here soon

[@bread5617]

Imagine paying for free KZbin tutorials

[@James-nf9pd]

Seriously man don't buy a course you can learn perfectly fine from the amazing free material on KZbin, I can say that from experience!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

@@James-nf9pd no two players are alike JJ. Some need structure, some do not.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

@@bread5617Also imagine investing in yourself and supporting that which you enjoy.

[@bread5617]

@@geraldhenrickson7472 oh poor Tyler living in a mansion full of expensive gear needs your 5 bucks a month🥺 I understand now

[@jawesome59]

I gotta get me one of these gibson specials. I love my epi one but the color on yours is spot on.

[@freshapplepie100]

Surprised “whole lotta love” didn’t make it ngl

[@chadwicks_guitar]

Heartbreaker for me…..

[@freshapplepie100]

@@chadwicks_guitar can’t argue with that

[@SixStrings-]

I enjoy playing “You got that right” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and “The Core” by Eric Clapton. Both are great riffs!

[@TheOnlyVitality]

Awesome Video! I have been playing for about 9 months, but i recently had to start focusing on school again. I love guitar and it is honestly one of the greatest energies to experience running through your finger tips. I've just been depressed lately, because i'll probably have to sell my telecaster to pay for school... it's okay though i can always get another guitar :)

[@randallpinkfloyd]

nice list, but i would have put smoke on the water in there, that is the most legendary riff of all time

[@randallpinkfloyd]

@@yelkhan2002 bruh

[@karlshuler1011]

A bunch I never heard before. Now I'm going to check them out. Thanks.

[@bascurero]

I appreciate that Welcome Home and Mediterranean Sundance was in there. And the tone on Sunshine of Your Love was *chef's kiss*.

[@bascurero]

@@yelkhan2002 I definitely did.

[@Lost4Metal]

Put this on and zoned out trying to see if id know each one then then got so hyped when you started Welcome Home

[@emmaboice3091]

Damn Cake, Rush, and The Black Keys he is covering all of my favorites!

[@gmoney5742]

I think cult of personality should be on this list because it’s a complex but awesome riff

[@MoreSoNowThanEver]

Missing Money for Nothing and No One Knows. I’d also say make some room for a Franz Ferdinand riff and a riff from The Strokes. P Diddy’s I need a Girl, Pt. 2 would be in mine as well as Suga Suga by Baby Bash. Other than those not being there you got a solid list.

[@ed_pratt]

Great list! From the standpoint of a good riff vs. a great song list, I think I'd have included the intros from Hocus Pocus - Focus and maybe Def Leppard - Hysteria

[@ianblackmore-allen163]

Really pleased to see Airbag in there!

[@lawnboyfreak]

Thanks for reminding me about Welcome Home by Coheed and Cambria. I totally forgot how awesome that song is.

[@freesk8]

Wow! This was one-take, too! Right? Not clear to many because of the camera changes. Impressive! Thanks for the awesome video! :)

[@thefanofpolice8881]

You got me at every breath you take

[@forformgamer]

Yo! Mediterranean sundance! Didnt expect that one! When I was young and wanted to play guitar I got advised to start with classical guitar and thought that was for wimps... Then my uncle showed me that song and have loved it ever since :)

[@Samfan4Films777]

A very unknown great insane riff that I love to play is "5150"

[@Samfan4Films777]

@@yelkhan2002 yeah for sure

[@kodaallen4329]

bro agreed, but i gotta say unchained and aint talking bout love beat that lol

[@Samfan4Films777]

@@kodaallen4329 I don't think so, but I love to listen and play those. Unchained was the first one I learned to play. So many greats.

[@realMarkFoster]

Whoa! Just discovered this channel today. Immediately subscribed. Awesome. I love music. Can’t play, but love listening. It’s life…

[@xandosreign]

Glad to see some Collective Soul love, I really feel like they are an underappreciated band. Great overall performance, your Riff Faces make it hard not to chuckle though.

[@CanadianBigGame]

Amazing, what a trip through time.

[@alfiebuxton7054]

I know Greta van fleet are still young but my god do they have some incredible riffs

[@izuqh9884]

Oh hell yeah

[@Redoubt1989]

GVF is an example of a good, young rock band. There's such a scarcity of new rock bands these days, that's why it's so important to make bands like Dirty Honey, Mammoth WVH, and Forrester popular. I would even go as far as to say that the riff at the interlude of "Down And Out Of State" by Forrester belongs on this list.

[@michaelanthonyakin5283]

@@Redoubt1989 down and out of state is really easy to play. Plus, Forrester is a better band when it comes to drums than guitar. The drum solo is in down and out of state makes my top 10 drum solos list, but not guitar.

[@kwvintorina]

lets go, getting some cake recognition

[@jacksonworthy5624]

When I heard all mixed up so excited,

[@Driver8takeabreak]

You went to the drop D at the end and I was thinking "He'd better play Spoonman".

[@SGPriv227]

Cool to see that early black keys riff on there

[@MrBrooxy]

So many good songs. Black shuck what a ripper I saw the darkness live at the big day out in Sydney in the 2000's they were awesome you can watch that gig on youtube Justin was wearing a candy stripe body suit

[@Zozo-ko9dk]

No dream theater riff🥲

[@carlensbasement9147]

Awesome! And dig the 80’ sneakers.

[@turquatto]

Awesome selection! But what I find truly interesting is your choice of guitar for something this epic. I mean, I was expecting you to gravitate towards one of your PRS’s. But a Gibson Les Paul? Awraaayt! Me likey! 🤘🏼

[@stinkydoggydoggy5418]

Those pinch harmonics in Cemetery Gates. I gave up after about 5 minutes when I was 15.

[@osheras2451]

14.Welcome home Is basically a clean slayer riff

[@aaronchrisman8598]

Love the face on #6

[@Ididasouthernthing]

When Tyler played satellite I thought it was every breath you take 😭😭

[@casualartist4202]

having snow hey oh is always a win in my book

[@jonkerrmusic]

So pumped you did Spoon Man

[@docskywalker51riftstudios58]

Didn't you say sweet child of mine is a lick I absolutely agree nonetheless!

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Absolutely brilliant upload! But, why was the intro filmed in the bathroom? (Awesome decor, but maybe move the stack of tp before filming!) Keep doing what you do!👍

[@Yoni168]

That LP Special 🔥

[@NotVanHalen9090]

awesome list, i would definetly add Stone cold Crazy and Ten Years Gone

[@jakethebard]

It does my heart good to hear some Coheed in there. Where are my fellow Children of the Fence at?

[@jmegrew9516]

I always liked flying remastered by ufo. The bends on that song are so unique and hard to copy and joe satriani with the emotion behind his songs. Really like the selection you put together on this, had Spotify open the whole time.

[@KristaferAdelman]

Mediterranean Sundance was a great add! Its one of those songs that I will never try to play but will listen too a million times! Good video. I crave more.

[@timbennett6377]

I love that you included coheed and cambria

[@thoward816]

So glad you included Welcome Home!

[@depracated]

So happy to see Welcome Home on here, incredible song

[@zaynebonshire4860]

That Les Paul Junior Special looks new

[@dornomac]

Dick Dale into tool... a sentence that has never been said before;]

[@tonyiguess424]

the way you played every breath you take in this video, is that a better method than what you showed us in the legendary licks video?

[@mattayomenzies7645]

You’re an amazing guitarist and I hope to be like you soon 🤘🏽🔥

[@vitalygolub9716]

Your guitar needs to face forward more, that way the pressure is relieved from your shoulder and you can pick more freely. Also all the extra noise will disappear as the tension from your wrist will lessen and you can pick faster😁

[@michaellucas1102]

Love that you show 311 love on your channel. Don’t see that often.

[@jkleinhu4406]

The look of “I’m so getting copyrighted for this” when he started sweet child of mine

[@henryhalvorson4417]

Your tone for sunshine 🥰🥰