How To Make Catchy Guitar Riffs That Stick In Your Head

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There are BADASS Guitar Riffs; there are Metal Guitar Riffs That Will Get Stuck In Your Head For Ages, there are Clean Guitar Riffs, there are Classic Riffs That Make Great Exercises, there are Legendary Acoustic Riffs... There are as many riffs in the world as there are people. In this lesson, we're going to show you how to make your own catchy riffs that stick in your head.
We'll take you through the process of creating some of the Easiest Guitar Riffs and some Extremely Tasty Licks (you should know), but our ultimate goal is to make sure you understand how these riffs are constructed and that you can create them for yourself.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
Usually, the reason a song is a hit is because it has a strong hook. But what can be a hook?
3:09 - Make the Hook Singable
Break down your favourite hooks and melodies from the past, then try creating some of your own.
If you played your riff to friends or family, could they sing it back to you?
6:35 - Make It Repetitive
The driving force and backbone of “catchy.” Suitably give it to them and take it away
8:32 - Add Depth By Following Chord Changes
Add some colour and keep that motif going.
12:04 - Add Embellishments
Decorate a moment in time and make your solos/riffs memorable.
ABOUT AYLA TESLER-MABE
Ayla has been making waves in the world of guitar playing as a professional guitarist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, since the early age of 14. After only been playing for two years, her first KZfaq video (a rendition of John Mayall’s “Hideaway”) put her on the map and kickstarted her music career. She has since been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, become a member of both the Ernie Ball and Fender family of artists, and earned various Berklee College of Music scholarships. Musically, Ayla finds great pleasure in exploring the numerous avenues available to her through various styles of music, as seen through her work with Calpurnia and Ludic.
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@MusoraMedia Жыл бұрын

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@dongoard1 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I like about Ayla’s teaching is that she encourages students to get personal and create their own voice on the instrument. She is creating artists, with their own artistic elements and expression, and not just showing them how to play well. Divinity abounds here my friend. Great job Ayla.

@syamantakroy5681 3 жыл бұрын

She is the best ,polite ,understanding teacher I have ever seen,I love the way she explains every minute thing which other people forget to mention ❤️💚💛💜💙🖤

@Fastrip 3 жыл бұрын

She's great yes 😁

@kathrynnest1661 3 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@colder8741 Жыл бұрын

We should acknowledge that the great efforts (attempts) can fail and what can fail doesn't SUCCEED (ANTONYM OF FAIL)

@MusoraMedia 3 жыл бұрын

What ONE guitar lesson would help you the most? (We might be able to create it!)

@johndeobrana7083 3 жыл бұрын

Master of Puppet🤟

@haroonqureshi6622 3 жыл бұрын

How to Find the Scale of A Song and change its scale to match your voice.

@verruckterwissenschaftler 3 жыл бұрын

Linear Scales/progression/whatever that is named, if there is such a thing. Can you use two strings linear, just one, three, all five or six, etc... antying linear. Kind of going here with this request. Lets say I want to learn a song like the star spangled banner(just example), and I know where all the notes are on the fretboard and I watch Slash play it what seems to be linerally and not chorded so much. How do you choose which strings. For example, he is not just using one string, he is using several linerally. Maybe he is boxing up several sale positions, I do not know and would like to learn about something like this to exlore.

@burttoast3569 3 жыл бұрын

One thing that makes learning the fretboard difficult is that the 2nd string is tuned one half-step differently than the rest. So, when you cross that "barrier", you have to adjust by one fret. However, there are some patterns that do not change because they use a muted string. For instance, if you make a spread triad, say in B (x24x4x) and harmonize it up the neck, you can cross over to the next set of strings without changing shapes at all. So, crossing over from the B (x24x4x) to the next set of strings we get an E (xx24x4) which is a 4th higher, just what we expect. So you're viewers can use the identical shapes over TWO sets of strings. BTW, there's a 7th chord that works the same way. Take a B7 (767x7x) with root note on the 6th string, is the same as B7 (x212x2) with a root note on the 5th string. You could play an entire 1,4,5 blues pattern without changing chord shapes at all.

@HigherPlanes 3 жыл бұрын

@@burttoast3569 The guitar is tuned that way because of the shape of the human hand. Everyone always complains about the tuning of the B string, including me at one point, until I learned why it's tuned that way. If it was tuned in fourths like all the other strings, the guitar would be a lot more difficult to play. Try it out for yourself and tune all your strings the same then try playing chords, it would still be possible but you'd have insane finger stretches and you'd probably break a finger or two.

@mboyer68 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I'm watching this... looking for advice from a girl who's younger than some of my socks, shirts and probably a pair of shoes or two. Thank you young lady:)

@luisfed97 3 жыл бұрын

Knowledge comes in all shapes and sizes :)

@drSamovar 3 жыл бұрын

si.....the chill, ease, and flow are golden....appropriately topped with smile sauce.....

@DaPoopIsInDaPudding 3 жыл бұрын

@@drSamovar smile sauce? That’s some pretty cool lingo there bub

@daveydumpling Жыл бұрын

Me too

@michellemitiqbranchaud2668 3 жыл бұрын

You have a great teaching style and very impressive guitarist.

@markgueren9633 3 жыл бұрын

What a great teacher!! very well spoken and obviously passionate about music!!

@feeldablues7235 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ayla...your videos are really helping me alot❤️

@django02 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video with good tips. I haven't seen anyone do a video addressing this topic before so bonus points for that. About twenty minutes after watching your video, I found myself humming your hook so I think you succeeded.

@verruckterwissenschaftler 3 жыл бұрын

I love your jamming and your STYLE.

@bishal6880 3 жыл бұрын

And i love her teaching

@alecjordanseekola3068 3 жыл бұрын

I am hooked on Ayla's style. Just so cool.

@sauravchakraborty4234 3 жыл бұрын

Hook #2 was more accessible and singable. Also this video was extremely helpful ❤️

@sarojkumar150 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson

@callmejackaroo4723 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of people try so hard to be hip... Ayla is so genuinely hip! Man, it's so refreshing... 😁

@juliodefreitas157 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and thank you for sharing your tips ❤

@jeffbriggs4268 3 жыл бұрын

The effect makes me think of Shakedown Street from the Grateful Dead. Good tips. Thanks!

@troymattingly3071 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ayla. This content is appreciated. 🤓👏

@tototobares 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with you. Awesome topic, by the way. Thanks!

@boomerdell 3 жыл бұрын

The first couple hooks reminded me of the Grateful Dead's 'Shakedown Street,' a song with quite the memorable hook itself!

@RemyTrahant 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, great advice, great lesson, I use too many words in my songs, I need to learn to make a repetitive hook!

@nightly522 Жыл бұрын

fantastic video - you are a talented teacher! Well done!

@getstraight234 2 жыл бұрын

Hook 2 for sure. A good hook is able to find a balance between not enough notes and too many hope to was definitely on point. Personally wasn't a fan of the effect probably would have turned down the tribe and up the base a little bit maybe got rid of the echo but it still works. Anyway thanks for the video just found your channel this is the first one I've watched and very informative

@MauricioGarcia-mk5bz 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@brianmulhollem7618 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is definitely something I have to take a stab at tomorrow since I haven't done much songwriting so time to dive in and try out a few things -- hopefully something I can humm -- singing is probably a stretch.

@kingtriplebbb5347 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job ❤👍👌

@patryck-topstockrecords2034 3 жыл бұрын

haha chill vibe, thanks for the tips

@rabsil100 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Tutor! Listen and maybe learn.

@vgfytjbtff 2 жыл бұрын

lovelly video. very useful

@ryanperry3854 3 жыл бұрын

Love that roasted neck on that strat. My next one will be roasted. I have always loved the solid maples over the rosewood fretboards.

@rafaelsoliman 3 жыл бұрын

Best Teacher everrrrrrrrr !!! ily

@skankhunt2437 3 жыл бұрын

Hey what guitar are you using? It looks so beautiful in combination with ur jamming

@musicgeniusful 3 жыл бұрын

This is quite helpful.

@cyrildomdomcasino998 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful tone

@Ivypaint 3 жыл бұрын

all hail ayla 🙌

@jiondaimari2406 3 жыл бұрын

Best teacher love you I am from India ❤️

@Joshua.M.S. 3 жыл бұрын

seriously what a damn good coach.

@bencuttriss 3 жыл бұрын

"The Lick" at 13:06, Adam Neely would be proud

@David-sx7lk 3 жыл бұрын

Did you think that was intentional?

@ReinhartCoetsee 3 жыл бұрын

@@David-sx7lk They loved the comment so I’d say yes!

@JulianFernandez 3 жыл бұрын

that due tried to claim the lick. hes a poser.

@kirkobangzjr632 3 жыл бұрын

@@JulianFernandez yea but nobody knows u so ur opinion is irrelevant

@Rick_Cleland 3 жыл бұрын

Oye Como Va!!

@beardedrancher 3 жыл бұрын

That strat looks almost just like mine. I got mine when I was 13. It was made in 1998.

@TeriyakiSawce 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful guitar... beautiful woman... beautiful music... just perfection😊

@VictorQianYT 3 жыл бұрын

Now Im hooked

$@luigifracchiolla3049$

@luigifracchiolla3049 3 жыл бұрын

ciao....you are the best....

@whatistheecho7387 3 жыл бұрын

She is my favourite guitar teacher on this platform without question

@chipolmstead9220 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Queen Ayla the Awesome, Thank you!

@snortinhorton1 3 жыл бұрын

The first notes of the 5th Symphony by Beethoven. What a "hook"! Been used in many songs, even today.

@ColeBrealey 3 жыл бұрын

15:48 Yep, she's Canadian

@Rick_Cleland 3 жыл бұрын

She likes to go oot and aboot.

@slurpeexyza17 3 жыл бұрын

i like how your hook is very Ludic!

@BinodSushmaVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

My new teacher in KZfaq world!!

@igndeadlie6589 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there Ayla. I like listening to you. You make these awesome smile that make people make smiles too. Have an Awesome :D day so you can keep smiles going all round. Keep it up haha

@kwameasamoah8587 3 жыл бұрын

You're the best

@chrispalacios_18 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tell me what you know

@nubsnova 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Number 2.

@seanverso6712 3 жыл бұрын

Great smiles

@luisbrunoribeiro9823 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson said once in an interview that that Billie Jean hook was inspired by a Donna Summer song called "State of Independence"... they are in fact similar...

@RSProduxx 3 жыл бұрын

It´s an open secret that most number 1 hits are rather simple songs, even if the bands had written many, much "better", more skillful songs. fancy solos, complex melodies etc are great, if you are willing to spend time to digg into them..."music lovers" would probably prefere those 10 -minute songs with lots of facettes and layers... but to be successful with the broader audience, simple and easy to follow is the key I guess :)

@Pipun081 3 жыл бұрын

I thought this was a much older video, she looks so much younger with this hair color! Very intuitive teacher btw!

@isaacsmith1729 2 жыл бұрын

I like the second one more too.

@frankie102 3 жыл бұрын

cooool

@shubaduck7483 3 жыл бұрын

omg ur so pretty 🥺💕

@stevebarrow1657 3 жыл бұрын

I am new to your videos. I haven't seen them all haven't been playing guitar long. About 3 months. Can you sing? Sounds like you got a voice for singing too

@cman3893 3 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between hook and chorus?

@MusoraMedia 3 жыл бұрын

A hook is any catchy or memorable part that happens anywhere in a song (and it often repeats throughout the song as well). A chorus is a part of the song structure like a verse or bridge is. Usually, people want to write choruses that have very memorable hooks, because the chorus is usually supposed to be the most catchy part of the song!

@cman3893 3 жыл бұрын

@@MusoraMedia gotcha. I usually see them together when I look up lyrics so wasn't sure. Tahnks

@TheBaconWizard 3 жыл бұрын

A song can be full of hooks in lots of places. But, as I am sure is the source of your comment, the chorus is supposed to be the most catchy and engaging bit.. hence, a hook doesn't have to be in the chorus, but the chorus definitely wants to have the best hook(s)

@GUSCRAWF0RD 3 жыл бұрын

Ayla is much smaller in person that strat looks like a jag on you Ayla. Adorable and face melting

@blkleblanc 3 жыл бұрын

Ayla; what key is your backing track in?

@hectorheath 3 жыл бұрын

Beat it.

@TocadoFoxy 2 жыл бұрын

13:06 THE LICK 😳😳

@kristavthatsme3178 3 жыл бұрын

🎵Bop, bop, bop, bop, baa, ba ,badop🎶 😂

@chammavlog1317 3 жыл бұрын

Omg you like a angel

@RudyG210 3 жыл бұрын

Is this your new channel or??

@Allison_Chaynes 3 жыл бұрын

This girl is an angel. I bet she smiles when she gets upset.

@giosue_montax 3 жыл бұрын

She’s not.Whats wrong with all you guys idealizing her?

@draggin 3 жыл бұрын

@@giosue_montax what makes you think she isnt?

@gregkunkel8704 3 жыл бұрын

Ayla is the best🎼🎸👍

@giosue_montax 3 жыл бұрын

@@draggin she’s a human and has his private life that she does not show.It’s internet guys

@draggin 3 жыл бұрын

@@giosue_montax yeah you are correct. But people dont care about her private life anyways. They just talk about her looks and her personality as a guitar teacher. I don't idealize her but just saying.

@bgowin24 Жыл бұрын

Add Effects! Don’t rely on them! But.. cool to hook can be the effect!

@lottcruz 3 жыл бұрын

this should be tittle=how to sound like khruangbin

@tots8982 3 жыл бұрын

You don't hum along to metal, you headbang🤘🔥

@zarcero21 3 жыл бұрын

No. 2

@jeremytibbitts8587 2 жыл бұрын

I can fall in love with just about anybody lol

@asssscats 3 жыл бұрын

MJ told Darryl of Hall And Oats that he stole "I can't go for that (No can do) for Billie Jean

@dbandhoo 3 жыл бұрын

MJ said he wrote the entire Billie Jean song himself in a car by himself, it just came to him.

@kitano0 3 жыл бұрын

@@burttoast3569 Billy Jean came out in 1982. Carribean Queen came out in 1984.

@burttoast3569 3 жыл бұрын

@@kitano0 right you are

@stepladder3257 2 жыл бұрын

3:56 it was michael jackson driving in his car lol

@rueda82nd 3 жыл бұрын

Did you change channel name???

@addictedtoguitars4948 3 жыл бұрын

Here's something I came up with some time ago: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erKhf6ahlZvXg6s.html

@steveooooo4423 3 жыл бұрын

Your cool and talented and sooooo pretty, 🌈

@derrik-bosse 3 жыл бұрын

That first little note in hook #2 isn't necessary in my opinion. Otherwise, great video, every musician should see this.

@Crunkboy415 3 жыл бұрын

1. Write catchy rift on post-it note 2. Stick on head 🤣🤣🤣

@greenchooch 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't she just lovely?

@vladkrus5796 3 жыл бұрын

Want U ❤️

@wilbur_Toot 2 жыл бұрын

You're the calpurnia lead guitarist right?!?!?!?!

@benmaguire4098 3 жыл бұрын

Nah Nah Nah Nah nah nah nah nah .. is the Kylie Minogue Song Hook well it has two hooks Can't get you out of my head .. But Recording Folklore has it that The " O.G.W.T. " or The Old Grey Whistle Test . a Title that was used for the British music show Famous for allowing live performance & featuring prog Rock .. So back when Sound Recording Engineers wore Brown Lab coats .. They suggested that the Producer take a recording of the song & play it to the ' old grey haired Milkman who delivered the early Morning Milk near ( Abbey Road ? ) & if said Milkman could Whistle the tune after a quick listen this meant it was catchy enough to be a Radio Hit . True story ? Legend has it that a few songs by a Pop group Called The Hollies .. used this & Graham Nash from Crosby Still's & Nash .. mentions this in an interview that after an all night session .. The old Milkman was invited into hear a song & see if he liked it. Ps I think John Mayer might have already used your hook or very close to it in Hmm I can't remember the name of the song but the guitar hook was quite similar lol as always Big love to all Peace out man .. If You never heard of the T.V. show called OGTW you should google it try Little Feats Rock n Roll Doctor .. Live or ' Hocus Pocus' By the Prog Rock Band " Focus " Far out man lol stay safe bye. My Fave gtr hook was used by Pete Townshend in the Who's song " I can see for Miles " an absolute Classic & the solo is just basically one note repeated .. Was it played by Jimmy Page as a session guy .. who can say ? But well worth a listen as is " Pictures of Lily " another rare Rock classic .. Oh here comes the Nurse again I better pretend I'm asleep Lol or they will never let me out lol

@marioreyes2701 Жыл бұрын

God I love her canadian accent

@pmay222 3 жыл бұрын

you are seriously overthinking it..... all the great riffs come from the gut...the heart...spontanaiety...or by sheer accident.... just keep jamming and something comes along

@hatca81 3 жыл бұрын

Does this girls actions, facial expressions and voice remind anyone else of the band camp girl on American Pie?

@TauruS_Music. 3 жыл бұрын

Best thing about her is that she is always to the point, no gossips and the best thing I noticed about her is she never exposes her body just to get more viewers like other KZfaqrs (less talent and more vulgarity).She is talented, smiley and humble person 🖤