Progressive Rock Riffs Lesson

Progressive Rock Riffs

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  • Hey guys!

    In this lesson, we will play a modern progressive rock rhythm section in Em.

    The structure of this etude is divided into two main sections:

    - a single note riff

    - a second riff based on chords



    Guitar : Ibanez AZ2402

    Equipment : Laney IRT- Sls + Torpedo Captor X + Apollo Twin Duo

    Tempo : 110 bpm

    Time Signature : 4/4

    Chord progression

    || E5 | % | % | % | 2x

    | C/E | Am11 | C5 | Am11|

    | Csus2| Asus2 | CMaj7 | Am11 |

    | E5 | % | % | % |

    | % | % | % | % ||


    Key signature : Em


    Techniques used :

    - Hammer On/Pull Off
    - Sweep Picking
    - Legato
    - Alternate Picking


    Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)





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