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Thread: I was watching a show on BBC 4 about Guitar Riffs.

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    I was watching a show on BBC 4 about Guitar Riffs.

    Things that come to mind when I think of riffs,
    Black dog, Sweet Child O Mine, Sweet Home Alabama, enter sandman, Walk this way.
    That type of thing.

    But the show seemed to include.
    Smells Like Teen Spirit, Stairway to heaven, Not riffs imo.

    Then there are the ones I am stuck on such as
    Smoke on the water whilst it's a riff it's chords so I don't know. Same goes for Seven Nation army.

    Though this definition would say they are.

    'A guitar riff is defined as a cluster or sequence of notes or chords that is used in a song. It can be repeated over and over again, or it may only be heard once in, say, a lead guitar solo. Riffs can be minor decorative elements or they can be the basis of a song'

    What's your opinion awimb? and whilst at it favourite riffs?

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    Chords can play riffs. Teen Spirit & Seven Nation army are riffs.

    Here is one of my favourites.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    Chords can play riffs. Teen Spirit & Seven Nation army are riffs.

    Here is one of my favourites.

    Interestingly, proof that a good riff does not mean a good song.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat Vegas View Post
    and whilst at it favourite riffs?
    Posted on the other thread: http://www.awimb.com/showthread.php?...=1#post4126125

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    That's ace.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat Vegas View Post
    That's ace.
    Let me know when you've worked out the guitar part and we'll book a rehearsal room and give it a spin. You'll need a a Strat. Check out the rest of the album as well. Best. Guitarist. Ever. (imho)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Burney View Post
    Interestingly, proof that a good riff does not need a good song.
    Fixed that for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
    Let me know when you've worked out the guitar part and we'll book a rehearsal room and give it a spin. You'll need a a Strat. Check out the rest of the album as well. Best. Guitarist. Ever. (imho)
    I will buy one immediately. I got my eye on this one.
    http://www.reidys.com/pr/electric-gu...FcFsGwodk_sPRw



    I got rid of the crappy squier strat I had when I bought when I was 17
    although it had some sentimental value it was a big pile of junk with a broken truss road and no frets left.
    I took it apart and sold it on ebay and sold it for parts and got more than I would have if I had sold it as one piece.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pat Vegas View Post
    Perfect! Here's the man himself.


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