Do you find yourself writing metal riffs that all sound the same? Or do you feel uninspired and can't come up with more riffs? In this video, we dive deep into methods and techniques you can use to immediately help you break out of that rut and unleash your creativity.
Whether you're a beginner looking to spice up your riffs or a seasoned metal guitarist searching for new ideas, this video is packed with practical tips and strategies.
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Here's what we'll cover:
- Your Core Riff - Think about the key your riff is in, whether it's mainly power chords or single notes, or both, the picking techniques you're using, palm muting vs open notes, etc.
- Playing Different Octaves - Next, try playing your metal riff an octave higher or lower. See how that sounds compared to the original (core) riff.
- Playing in a Different Key - You can also play the same riff in a different key. We as metal guitar players and songwriters tend to play the lowest notes possible. But see how this sounds in a completely different key.
- Downpicking vs Alternate Picking - If your core riff consist of mainly (or all) downstrokes then try alternate picking some or all of those notes. Or vice versa if the core riff is mainly alternate picking. This will give the riff a different sound and feel.
***Check out our lesson on downpicking:
- Altering Chords - If your core riff has power chords try changing that 2nd note of the power chord. There are many variations you can come up with that will being your riff to life.
- Changing Tempos - Try speeding up the riff to see how that sounds. Does that fit better? You can also slow the riff down. For example, what if instead of a fast thrash metal riff it turned into a doom metal riff? That may (or may not) sound better.
- Add More Notes to the Riff - See where you can fit in one or two more notes in the riff. Or change one of the power chords to single notes. See if that works better.
- Simplify Your Riff - Although playing faster metal riffs can be more challenging and fun, you may find that your core riff sounds better slowed down.
- Try Different Metal Guitar Techniques Based on Sub Genres - Assess siub genres like thrash metal, death metal, classic heavy metal, black metal, and the list goes on. Apply those guitar techniques that you hear in those styles to you riff. Which style fits your riff best?
- Add Lyrics and Melodies to Your Riff - When you start writing lyrics and vocal parts, you may find that your riff will naturally change as lyrics and vocal melodies can spark new creative songwriting ideas.
We truly hope this metal riff writing video guide helps you.
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