How do I start my own riff?

How do I start my own riff?

First make up riffs by alternating between strumming each chord and soloing like you did on the Solo On Lead web page. In other words, strum the first chord once or twice, then solo by playing any notes in the solo pattern. Do the same thing for the second, third and fourth chords.

What makes a catchy riff?

Riffs weren’t born at the same time as rock ‘n’ roll. Many guitar riffs that feature on ‘best of’ lists contain a two to four bar repeating motif. They’re catchy because they’re easy to sing or hum along to and have a habit of not leaving our brains, even when we want them to (becoming what’s known as an earworm).

How do you write solo?

1. Sing the solo first. We guitarists use our hands.
2. Decide on a rhythm pattern. Begin with something slow and think whole notes, then move on to 8th notes.
3. Use limitations.
4. Use chords instead.
5. Emulate the phrasing of another instrument.
6. Use silence.
7. Go back to your roots.
8. Use comedy.

Why is Chon so good?

The reason CHON sounds like they way to they do is because of the amount of studying they did of scales, arpeggios, and chords. They have a distinct sound, and they achieve that sound by staying within scales. Now what scales they are using is probably a combination, but they do use scales when writing.

How do you write amazing riffs?

Improve your riff writing skills

1. Step one: nail the minor pentatonic scale. One of the most popular (and easiest) scales to create riffs with is the minor pentatonic scale.
2. Step two: add powerchord combos. Powerchords are an essential tool for riff writing.
3. Step three: experiment with structure.

How do you write a blues rock riff?

The first thing you should do when building a blues-rock riff is hit the root note in intervals that represent the speed and rhythm you’re looking to work with—this will form your foundations.

What makes a good riff for a song?

It provides the song with a rhythmic theme, and gives listeners something catchy and memorable to draw them in. Writing a solid rock riff requires creativity, originality and a dash of technical understanding, but with the right references it’s something that any musician can eventually master. Determine what sort of riff you want to write.

What’s the best way to write a riff?

Sit down with some of your music and play through your favorite riffs and lines. Note what stands out to you about their rhythm, composition and sound. These will become the stylistic techniques you will use to start inventing your own riffs. Listen to lots of different guitarists and study their approach to riff-writing.

How many times do you play a riff?

Play through the bars at varying speeds or make slight alterations to the final bar of the riff to try out new rhythmic structures and give the riff a rounded sound. Most traditional rock-inspired riffs are played in a “3+1” bar structure, with one bar repeated three times and a minor variation on the last bar, for four bars total.