How to Turn 1 Simple Metal Riff into 7 Killer Riffs (Metal Riff Writing)

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11 ай бұрын

Have you ever written a riff that you want to expand on but just can't seem to come up with anything different?
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In this video, we show you 7 guitar methods you can use (for just one riff) to make it into different riffs, and even for different styles and metal sub-genres.
We start with a simple riff. In fact, it's only 3 chords. And we start with the basics of power chords and palm muting (the heavy chugging!).
After that, we start adding more techniques to come up with several variations of this one riff.
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@Moveplaylift 10 ай бұрын

This here is really what separates the channel from others... He gives you a solid scaffold to ground you and then actually suggests the best ways to build on top of that without getting lost so you're not all at sea. Kudos sir. You could literally write an album of songs just with this one video! Other channels would maybe provide a scaffold and then just leave you to it with no direction.

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that comment! 🙏 🤘

@txhc666 11 ай бұрын

The day I actually knew how to play is when I lost the ability to write a good song.

@itachi9567 11 ай бұрын

Me too

@donbishop6994 11 ай бұрын

I feel this. 💯

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@richiepyke1380 11 ай бұрын

I still don't know how to play. I learned solely on making writing my own. Never learned covers except maybe small pieces to learn a technique, but that's about it. Don't know the name of notes or chords besides your very basic. I play until it sounds good 🤷

@billhinsperger8120 7 ай бұрын

That happens look at motley Crüe they never learned anybody’s songs and they write all originals

@nibel13 Күн бұрын

Great stuff!! You have gotten yourself a new subscriber.

@opethmike Ай бұрын

I feel like this dude gives good hugs.

@metalmastermind Ай бұрын

😂🤘

@rig6568 27 күн бұрын

@@metalmastermind 🤘😂🤘

@ntx-outdoorsunlimited 11 ай бұрын

You can also harmonize with different octaves. Solid riff(s) by the way!

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@newheightsfitness1461 10 ай бұрын

I think the great thing about this channel and the people involved is the humble approach taken. I've taken time to listen to Jason and Ken's music, and it is pretty bloody good. That these guys and the team are encouraging people to craft their own sound is very uplifting!

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for that! 🤘🙏

@saskwotch19764 11 ай бұрын

Seriously underrated channel. Thank you Sir! Awesome video, so interesting to hear the potential of one riff?! Love the black metal-style tremolo picking version 👏

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@Vacced 11 ай бұрын

Sick video Jason, I've loved your videos and they've helped me immensely in coming up with my own riffs and combining them into songs. This one is the cherry on top! Thanks for this! Have a good one.

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@jeffunderwood6235 11 ай бұрын

That is awesome

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@charlesmerfeld2988 11 ай бұрын

Always great content

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@pxtixntzero7127 10 ай бұрын

Hail yeah! you keep kicking ass man👌🏻

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

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@sole__doubt 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff brother, just the kind of content I cant get enough of. Subscribed \m/

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

🙏🤘

@Emily_M81 11 ай бұрын

These are all great, plus mixing and matching them for even more variations :D

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

Yeah you start coming up with some really cool song ideas when you mix up the techniques!

@maxfreniere3563 11 ай бұрын

Great ideas to work on 🤟

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@Seanhy5 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic lesson, Jason, thank you 🤘🏻🎸

@metalmastermind 6 ай бұрын

🤘🙏

@Scourgeofmadness 10 ай бұрын

Greetings from Poland Jason , Your channel is awesome - long time ago I become a fan - please continue 🖤🖤🖤

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

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@Master0Corvo 11 ай бұрын

I just recently found your guy's channel and I have to say, please continue making these helpful videos!! I've been struggling all my life trying to make something amazing out of the riffs I make in my bedroom and your guy's videos are easily the best resource I have! Thank you guys so much!

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@donbishop6994 11 ай бұрын

Jason is absolutely awesome at explaining things in a way that a 5 year old can understand. He has truly mastered the skill of teaching people. I completely commend him and his dedication.

@kenhomeier8629 3 ай бұрын

All good points and definitely helps on the creativity, especially when you’re in the groove and playing well. Those techniques open up the door for other new riffs. Nice video.

@metalmastermind 2 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear that. Also check out our latest riff writing ideas here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epd2rbFykpPDmnk.html

@YAWN.... 9 ай бұрын

Great stuff guys. Cheers from NZ. Rock on!!!!

@metalmastermind 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support and kindness! 🤘🙏🏻

@YAWN.... 8 ай бұрын

@@metalmastermindcheers 🤘

@Bobblehead4187 11 ай бұрын

Your content is priceless man

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

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@reggiemaron6310 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your channel, all your tips and tricks, it helps so much! Oftentimes , we kind of know the true inside but we are not sure and we want to have confirmation. Anyways, cheers!

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

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@Baminion Ай бұрын

I already kind of was doing this

@metalmastermind Ай бұрын

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@newheightsfitness1461 10 ай бұрын

Great video... also changing time signature or bar length is a good way.

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

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@deangullberry5148 11 ай бұрын

Dude, I stumbled onto your channel four days ago. Even as a dedicated bass player I've learned more than in the last few years. I know it's a different video, but you have , hands down, the best Circle of Fifths explanation EVER. Thank you from possibly your newest subscriber.

@sole__doubt 11 ай бұрын

Same here, the youtube algorithm actually came through this time.

@deangullberry5148 11 ай бұрын

yeah. Who'da thunk it...

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, we appreciate that and will keep putting this kinda stuff out there!🤘

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@deangullberry5148 11 ай бұрын

ROCK ON, METAL MESSIAH!!!!

@wookie-1410 11 ай бұрын

Cool stuff. More about black metal pls! 🤘

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@13AndreFalcao666 11 ай бұрын

It's just so cool that Drax can teach me how to do music

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@skulrl 10 ай бұрын

🔥

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

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@cathartes8436 7 ай бұрын

I know it isn't the point of the video but you have a great on camera presence and easy to listen to voice

@metalmastermind 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate that!

@AchillesRage501 2 ай бұрын

I just wrote a song few days ago and ive been trying to make a riff but none worked hope this helps me

@metalmastermind Ай бұрын

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@ChameleonHulk 11 ай бұрын

What scale are you using?

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

I don’t base any riff or licks on scales; it’s not something I think about at all. It’s just going off what I’m hearing in my head and translating that to the fretboard