Man Jason, we have about the same size hands and I just wish I could get my clean tones as clear as yours. Love your videos too. You have a fantastic teaching manner about you. Very calming and precisely delivered.
Thank you brother. That's one of the reasons I love the RG wizard necks so much. I actually have my ESP guitars up for sale. They're great but the fingerboards are just a little too narrow and I like the thinner necks over the rounded ones.
@@jasonstallworth I haven't been playing my ESP much. Been playing more on the Schecter but I just bought a Jem Jr. Mainly because I want to mod it to the way I want it. Im getting used to the difference in the neck. Keep rockin brother! Cant wait for your lead course to come out.
Jason…..big hello from Glasgow, Scotland! A little message with a huge thank you. I haven’t touched the guitar in probably 4 years……after falling on hard times I had to sell all my music gear to put food on the table. Thankfully last year I was able to build enough back up to record at home, the only thing left was to actually start playing, but…….I didn’t know where to begin, I got body dismorphia and felt like my hands weren’t my own…….then I came across your 30 riffs in 30 days, your method was straight forward enough with just the right amount of tongue in cheek for my brain to process, you single handedly got the ball rolling for me……I have videos incoming that I really hope you will check out…….I’m taking your riff lesson…….and advice to expand on it! Thank you man
Man, it's awesome that you're back in it and that my videos helped! I also have some guitar courses if you're interested in that. It sounds like you've got your chops back up to speed so Metal Riff Master might be something you like: www.jasonstallworth.com/courses/ Of course, I'll have many more videos coming out here on UA-cam as well! Thank you for watching my channel!
This is really great info Jason for so long I just thought that if I could play my favorite songs with little to no music theory that's all I needed to know but there is a lot more to know about playing guitar and music in general 🆒👍🤘
So glad i found your videos on youtube! I’ve learned more this past 2 weeks of watching you than i’ve learned the past year watching others! Keep it up 🤘
I started with a flimsy sharkfin plectrum, then a I read you need a hard plectrum and went up to 2mm, then to a 3mm stubby, and now I am on a Jazz III XL which is 1.29mm. I think .88 would be much to thin for me. Even though the Jazz III is thinner than what I used to use, it is less flexible because of it's small size. However at the moment with my bad shoulder it is agony just to tune my guitar.
It's all about finding what fits you best. For years, I used .60. I think I've been using .88 for the couple couple of years now for both electric and acoustic
@@jasonstallworth I like the Dunlop tortex picks. The color coding is awesome. I use purple or green ones for electric and I use red or orange on acoustics. Works great for my playing style. Lately I've been using the light blue torte jass shaped ones on electric. I love em. Pinch harmonics are a dream using them. Sometimes hit them on accident. 😂🤣
Jason, the resolving chords that both have a sharp 5 are cool. Try playing the same thing but play a dotted eighth right after and raise the root note by a half step into a proper root 5 power chord. I think it would sound awesome and is a simple change. I'd love to know how you think that small change sounds. Theory is an amazing tool.
Not counting myself you are only the second guitarist I've seen set the body BETWEEN their thighs instead of up on their right thigh, I find the way your sitting with your guitar translates to standing and playing much better I can't remember who it was exactly but it was someone like EVH, Satriani or Vai but there was a song they had to sit down to play live because they didn't practice it standing wrote it, practiced it sitting down on their right thigh. As far as I can tell that is the only advantage it doesn't make picking or fretting any easier it just makes playing sitting and playing standing much more similar at least to me.
I'm a new player and have been trying to get that good chug sound. What setup are you running for this video? Do you use a particular pedal? Awesome videos man! Thanks you are an inspiration and really take it slow
Sweet Ibanez and I agree mid tempo metal is heavier any wonder my favorite Slayer albums are Seasons in the Abyss and Devine Intervention and even though I love RIP, Countdown is heavier . Also Sabbath is heavy and my favorite example of slower is heavier is Type O Negative sometimes slower and simpler is more heavier.
You know a vid i would also find useful? An analysis of Andy LaRoque's style. A breakdown of chordal approach, as well as his earlier soloing elements, how he layers them...i get confused on whether some of the elements are parallel, or in 3rds...nothing online regarding these details...for example, the solo that begins at the 2:15 mark ua-cam.com/video/822fjjKQGi4/v-deo.html
Man, I don't really have time to dig into someone else's style. Too busy writing my own music, playing live, UA-cam, etc. Even with my lessons, I encourage folks to focus more on developing their own style and sound. Sure, learn these riffs I'm sharing but quickly start adding or taking notes away and make it your own. See where that journey takes you.
@@jasonstallworth i completley appreciate your stance. I have not yet watched enough of your videos to identify your intention. I greatly appreciate your response.
I'm not in a band nor in any danger of getting into one so what I would like to ask is how do you get the drums and bass in your recordings, meaning what do you use to achieve said beats and bass tracks? I have seen several online drum machines but I have absolutely no idea what I am doing with them. I just use the demos so there are no fills or anything else that would count as any semblance of artistic flair. Having to fumble around hoping I create a drum track would take way too long and I just want to jam on the guitar rather then pointing and clicking all day only to find out that all that work was for nothing because I suck at it. I recently saw that Spark amp thing with the smart band app (I think it's called) that can create drum beats and bass lines. What are your thoughts on that?
I actually have a bass and record my own bass tracks. For videos like this, I use EZ Drummer. And I don't do any programming. I just use the loops they have. And it helps to get one or more of their metal pack add ons. (I hire a real drummer for my albums and releases)
I second what Jason said with EZ Drummer. #3 was released last year and it has an awesome bandmate feature - record a riff - drag/load into bandmate and it finds a drum grooves (record with metronome for consistent speed for best results). They always have specials, sometimes the add-ons like midi pack or EZX (midi and extra drum kits) and sometimes on the base product. If you do it, check out the Shootie School UA-cam channel. It's pretty much dedicated to Toontrack stuff and has playlists on EZ Drummer 3 and the older versions.
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So dedicated as always. It's so obvious you really like doing this. Thanks man.
I do enjoy it!
Man Jason, we have about the same size hands and I just wish I could get my clean tones as clear as yours. Love your videos too. You have a fantastic teaching manner about you. Very calming and precisely delivered.
Thank you brother. That's one of the reasons I love the RG wizard necks so much. I actually have my ESP guitars up for sale. They're great but the fingerboards are just a little too narrow and I like the thinner necks over the rounded ones.
@@jasonstallworth I haven't been playing my ESP much. Been playing more on the Schecter but I just bought a Jem Jr. Mainly because I want to mod it to the way I want it. Im getting used to the difference in the neck. Keep rockin brother! Cant wait for your lead course to come out.
Jason…..big hello from Glasgow, Scotland! A little message with a huge thank you. I haven’t touched the guitar in probably 4 years……after falling on hard times I had to sell all my music gear to put food on the table. Thankfully last year I was able to build enough back up to record at home, the only thing left was to actually start playing, but…….I didn’t know where to begin, I got body dismorphia and felt like my hands weren’t my own…….then I came across your 30 riffs in 30 days, your method was straight forward enough with just the right amount of tongue in cheek for my brain to process, you single handedly got the ball rolling for me……I have videos incoming that I really hope you will check out…….I’m taking your riff lesson…….and advice to expand on it! Thank you man
Man, it's awesome that you're back in it and that my videos helped! I also have some guitar courses if you're interested in that. It sounds like you've got your chops back up to speed so Metal Riff Master might be something you like: www.jasonstallworth.com/courses/
Of course, I'll have many more videos coming out here on UA-cam as well! Thank you for watching my channel!
That modified "F" chord at the end of that riff really has a VoiVod sound to it
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This is really great info Jason for so long I just thought that if I could play my favorite songs with little to no music theory that's all I needed to know but there is a lot more to know about playing guitar and music in general 🆒👍🤘
Theory is great and all but it certainly isn't a requirement for being a great guitarist
@@jasonstallworth I agree 👍
So useful lessons ❤️👌. This channel is pure gold 👌❤️. Lots to learn from you 🙏🏻
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So glad i found your videos on youtube! I’ve learned more this past 2 weeks of watching you than i’ve learned the past year watching others! Keep it up 🤘
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🎸🖤💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Been a while since I've harrassed you!!! You are still awesome!!! Luv Ya Man!!! Keep It Metal!!! 🤘🏻😝🎸
Thank you dude 🙏 🤘
Loved the riff and all the tips are gold. There's something about a good riff and chugging that just makes you feel alive. Keep it Metal 🤘🤘🤘
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nice pick! That's what I use. I also like the 1 but yeah I ordered some .73 too
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I started with a flimsy sharkfin plectrum, then a I read you need a hard plectrum and went up to 2mm, then to a 3mm stubby, and now I am on a Jazz III XL which is 1.29mm. I think .88 would be much to thin for me. Even though the Jazz III is thinner than what I used to use, it is less flexible because of it's small size. However at the moment with my bad shoulder it is agony just to tune my guitar.
It's all about finding what fits you best. For years, I used .60. I think I've been using .88 for the couple couple of years now for both electric and acoustic
@@jasonstallworth I like the Dunlop tortex picks. The color coding is awesome. I use purple or green ones for electric and I use red or orange on acoustics. Works great for my playing style. Lately I've been using the light blue torte jass shaped ones on electric. I love em. Pinch harmonics are a dream using them. Sometimes hit them on accident. 😂🤣
Dunlop picks are awesome I use the black 1ml Dunlop personally I have used that pick also
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Great video!!! Made my f'in day!
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This riffs kinda reminds me of anthrax meets Megadeth little bit . Love this idea.🤘🤘
It's a similar concept! 🤘
Nice video. Enjoying the Metal Master course.
Thank you so much for the support!
Cheers Jason, always useful stuff for a Metal newbie like me.
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Love your videos man. Love your character. Been getting into doom metal lately, I'm a newbie on guitar and it's stuff I can actually play. Lol
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Hey dude I m liking your lessons! I m gonna buy the metal riffs! jsut give me a day I found a Good deal to fix 2 of my guitars!
Awesome man and thank you for the support - I hope you enjoy the course!
Jason, the resolving chords that both have a sharp 5 are cool. Try playing the same thing but play a dotted eighth right after and raise the root note by a half step into a proper root 5 power chord. I think it would sound awesome and is a simple change. I'd love to know how you think that small change sounds. Theory is an amazing tool.
Yeah, those simple little changes to placements can make a world of difference in your riffs!
This is a killer riff! Jason when are you releasing your new Lead guitar course?
Thank you. I'm just now creating the layout of the course and hope to start filming before the end of the month. I'm aiming for a March release!
@@jasonstallworth Roger that!!!
Not counting myself you are only the second guitarist I've seen set the body BETWEEN their thighs instead of up on their right thigh, I find the way your sitting with your guitar translates to standing and playing much better I can't remember who it was exactly but it was someone like EVH, Satriani or Vai but there was a song they had to sit down to play live because they didn't practice it standing wrote it, practiced it sitting down on their right thigh. As far as I can tell that is the only advantage it doesn't make picking or fretting any easier it just makes playing sitting and playing standing much more similar at least to me.
I’ve always found that’s easier for me. I also play live (standing) 2-3x a week
You know what is better than this riff?
Metal mastermind!
I've improved my playing exponentially going through the lessons.
Thank you for that, brother!
Hey Jason, are playing through Bias FX on your computer or through your 5150 in this vid? Very cool tone.
This was all done using BIAS FX
I'm a new player and have been trying to get that good chug sound. What setup are you running for this video? Do you use a particular pedal? Awesome videos man! Thanks you are an inspiration and really take it slow
I don't use any special pedal. I have a rundown of my tone settings here: www.jasonstallworth.com/metal-tones-virtual-and-real-amp-settings/
As usual I love Your lesson And a curious question does your wife play guitar have you taught her anything or is she not even interested
Thank you...we've talked about her leaning! She's also messing around with the keyboard
hi , i bought mrm when you first started it, nvr opened it but i want to start it now. when do i start lol
Thank for getting my course...you must start today! 🤘
Who recommends a set up for this brand new esp sc 608 I picked up and should I have it set up for one specific tuning?
I'd recommend going with whatever tuning you like playing in the most, and more importantly, the tuning you prefer to write your own riffs in
Sometimes I'll use a drop D or even tune down a whole step and just see what shakes out. I suppose you can't do that with a Floyd.
Yeah, you're sort of stuck with the same tuning with a floating tremolo. I'm in standard most of the time anyway
Sweet Ibanez and I agree mid tempo metal is heavier any wonder my favorite Slayer albums are Seasons in the Abyss and Devine Intervention and even though I love RIP, Countdown is heavier .
Also Sabbath is heavy and my favorite example of slower is heavier is Type O Negative sometimes slower and simpler is more heavier.
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Make more 7 string videos! Give a Carcass vibe to the next clip.
Speaking of Carcass, I'll soon be having Ben Ash (former Carcass) on my channel! Stay tuned!
You know a vid i would also find useful? An analysis of Andy LaRoque's style. A breakdown of chordal approach, as well as his earlier soloing elements, how he layers them...i get confused on whether some of the elements are parallel, or in 3rds...nothing online regarding these details...for example, the solo that begins at the 2:15 mark ua-cam.com/video/822fjjKQGi4/v-deo.html
Man, I don't really have time to dig into someone else's style. Too busy writing my own music, playing live, UA-cam, etc.
Even with my lessons, I encourage folks to focus more on developing their own style and sound. Sure, learn these riffs I'm sharing but quickly start adding or taking notes away and make it your own. See where that journey takes you.
@@jasonstallworth i completley appreciate your stance. I have not yet watched enough of your videos to identify your intention. I greatly appreciate your response.
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You won't get tighter than Slayer Bro!
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Yay I'm first!
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I was 6 minutes in and I was number 13
I'm not in a band nor in any danger of getting into one so what I would like to ask is how do you get the drums and bass in your recordings, meaning what do you use to achieve said beats and bass tracks? I have seen several online drum machines but I have absolutely no idea what I am doing with them. I just use the demos so there are no fills or anything else that would count as any semblance of artistic flair. Having to fumble around hoping I create a drum track would take way too long and I just want to jam on the guitar rather then pointing and clicking all day only to find out that all that work was for nothing because I suck at it. I recently saw that Spark amp thing with the smart band app (I think it's called) that can create drum beats and bass lines. What are your thoughts on that?
I actually have a bass and record my own bass tracks. For videos like this, I use EZ Drummer. And I don't do any programming. I just use the loops they have. And it helps to get one or more of their metal pack add ons.
(I hire a real drummer for my albums and releases)
@@jasonstallworth Oh excellent, thank you very much for the 411 on that 😁 I will look into EZ drummer.
I second what Jason said with EZ Drummer. #3 was released last year and it has an awesome bandmate feature - record a riff - drag/load into bandmate and it finds a drum grooves (record with metronome for consistent speed for best results). They always have specials, sometimes the add-ons like midi pack or EZX (midi and extra drum kits) and sometimes on the base product.
If you do it, check out the Shootie School UA-cam channel. It's pretty much dedicated to Toontrack stuff and has playlists on EZ Drummer 3 and the older versions.