TOP 10 DROP D SONGS OF ALL TIME

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  • In this video I countdown my Top 10 Drop D Songs of All-Time.
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  • @RickBeato
    @RickBeato  2 роки тому +125

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    • @Aleman365
      @Aleman365 2 роки тому +1

      Cheers rich ☺️ great info tutorial guitarists..

    • @barrysoetoro8452
      @barrysoetoro8452 2 роки тому +2

      I know that you know you can drop the first string to D also This tuning works well on 6 &12 string acoustics Thank you for your video enjoy life

    • @dsublette1
      @dsublette1 2 роки тому +3

      It doesn't look like you need any more money.

    • @barrysoetoro8452
      @barrysoetoro8452 2 роки тому +3

      @@dsublette1 who are you talking to?

    • @johnchristopher6100
      @johnchristopher6100 2 роки тому

      Love your stuff. What kind of tuning does Kim Thayil use in the song "4th of July"?

  • @rome8180
    @rome8180 3 роки тому +241

    Rick Beato: I'm not really a guitarist
    Also Rick Beato: Plays a bunch of fast riffs effortlessly

    • @xziggy_stardustx6786
      @xziggy_stardustx6786 3 роки тому +26

      He's like, "Aww, I haven't played in a while", but then crushes anything you ask him to play.
      He's just one of those musicians who knows so many instruments that he feels like a dud if he's been playing the piano, the drums and bass for a week but forgot the guitar.
      Rick is the one guy you want to find if you want to learn about EVERY ASPECT of music (composition, execution, recording, production, mixing, mastering and every little thing in between).
      He's an absolute beast. He's taught me SO MUCH valuable information.
      Watching him almost guarantees learning -- even if you skip, you'll learn something about pick thickness, or how cranking the MID will affect a song depending where you land!

    • @michaelb1761
      @michaelb1761 3 роки тому +4

      ...and a Marilyn Manson song that could be played by a 6 year-old.

    • @StephGV2
      @StephGV2 3 роки тому +6

      ​@@MattsAwesomeStuff Kinda proves the point doesn't it? That's what a guitarist would do.
      Being not the top most guitarist in in the recording studio, doesn't make Rick "not a guitarist." Being better than most professional guitarists...kinda does.

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 3 роки тому +1

      Not a guitarist, just a guitar teacher. Totally different.

    • @joejones9520
      @joejones9520 3 роки тому +3

      he's hung out with so many great guitarists for whom it is their life, to him it would be silly to claim to be a serious guitarist...it's all relative Ive found. Ive been both an amazing guitarist and a not so great one, all without my skill level changing, All depends on who's watching and if they know how to play.

  • @SerjBassist
    @SerjBassist 3 роки тому +1509

    Fun fact: Tom Morello came up with the Killing In The Name verse riff while teaching a student about Drop D tuning.

  • @mrfaz4444
    @mrfaz4444 2 роки тому +208

    Adam Jones is no joke! No screaming solos just technical artistry!

    • @seminole17910
      @seminole17910 2 роки тому +29

      The guitar tone on the Aenima album is my favorite. That solo near the end of "Third Eye" and the tone on "Pushit" is just incredible. I can't even describe it.

    • @colmivers
      @colmivers Рік тому +9

      @@seminole17910 jesus yes! The tone in pushit on that lstverse that's not on the live version was out of this world!

    • @idn
      @idn Рік тому +7

      @@colmivers The live version of Pushit that starts out mellow with the alternate "bridge" is insane!

    • @legniak1
      @legniak1 10 місяців тому +3

      I can’t stand guitar wankery. I’ll take Adams style every time

    • @ilay829
      @ilay829 10 місяців тому +4

      @@seminole17910third eye is a whole journey, just like reflection and rosetta stoned.

  • @HighRollersLounge
    @HighRollersLounge 2 роки тому +541

    01:54 Filter "Hey Man Nice Shot"
    02:30 Marilyn Manson "The Beautiful People"
    03:35 Avenged Sevenfold "Nightmare"
    04:27 Ratt "Lay It Down"
    05:36 King's X "It's love"
    07:24 Foo Fighters "Everlong"
    09:00 Nirvana "On A Plain"
    11:15 Rage Against The Machine "Killing In The Name"
    12:55 Tool "Forty Six & 2"
    13:52 Soundgarden "Spoonman"

    • @tarnocdoino3857
      @tarnocdoino3857 2 роки тому +6

      Kings x was the only one of these bands I did not have in my ear for 20+ years.

    • @maximilianoadl
      @maximilianoadl 2 роки тому

      @@tarnocdoino3857 same

    • @sobasage1958
      @sobasage1958 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you

    • @pcs56
      @pcs56 2 роки тому +6

      @@tarnocdoino3857 You really should check out their stuff. I've been a fan since the 80's. Greatest band no one, except hardcore fans, has ever heard of. Also a LOT of fun to play!

    • @davelpz3340
      @davelpz3340 2 роки тому +2

      Where’s Godsmack!!

  • @pffawg9999
    @pffawg9999 3 роки тому +39

    I have a funny Marilyn Manson story too. I used to work at MTV in Los Angeles and I was on site tech support one of the years they held the VMA's in LA. I had a radio so that if anyone needed computer support they could reach me. On the day before the show they had a dress rehearsal and I hear on the radio, "could we get some more lights in the dressing room? Marilyn Manson has a problem with the dark." Which I thought was wildly ironic considering his image.

  • @lewisx6868
    @lewisx6868 3 роки тому +178

    I love how excited Rick gets when he's about to play nirvana he's like a kid it's great

  • @mrwhiterealty
    @mrwhiterealty 2 роки тому +269

    The first song that always comes to mind for me is "My Own Summer" by Deftones. Fun song to play to.

    • @thereaper7829
      @thereaper7829 2 роки тому +69

      It's Drop C# not Drop D

    • @prestonray7241
      @prestonray7241 2 роки тому +4

      Be Quiet and Drive is one that comes to mind here, pretty sure it’s Drop D

    • @HVSvideos
      @HVSvideos 2 роки тому +55

      @@prestonray7241 nope, the whole Around The Fur album is in drop C#

    • @Sirriffsalot
      @Sirriffsalot 2 роки тому

      Really? I always thought it was drop D

    • @thumpyloudfoot864
      @thumpyloudfoot864 2 роки тому

      This the very first riffi I learned to play on guitar...

  • @DougiePoison
    @DougiePoison Рік тому +51

    I was pleasantly surprised to see A7X represented here. They are one of my all time favorite bands and one of the reasons I wanted to learn guitar in the first place.

    • @MimikU7812
      @MimikU7812 17 днів тому

      I was expecting it to be honnest since first : you're right they are amazing and are also the reason why i wanted to learn guitar, and second : just like he said in the video Syn is one of his great friends and he absolutely loves what Syn is doing in terms of musical prowess

  • @billywestom
    @billywestom 3 роки тому +108

    The main riff of “Killing In The Name” is one of the best, most satisfying riffs of all time.

    • @timmynator8036
      @timmynator8036 3 роки тому +4

      Listen to "know your ennemy" by the same band. Puts KITN to sleep

    • @ringofaggot
      @ringofaggot 3 роки тому +4

      @@timmynator8036 no, it doesnt

    • @timmynator8036
      @timmynator8036 3 роки тому +4

      @@ringofaggot it does lol . The ending is brilliant and that Maynard part was so great

    • @whiskeycan529
      @whiskeycan529 3 роки тому +5

      KITN is a better composed song overall but if we're talking single riffs off that album, I'll take Freedom.

    • @thatmechanicguy8773
      @thatmechanicguy8773 3 роки тому +1

      @@whiskeycan529, I’ll agree.

  • @missunreason2492
    @missunreason2492 3 роки тому +250

    The way Rick smiles happily in anticipation before he actually plays the riffs makes ME happy. That love for music is so relatable even though I can't even play the electric guitar.

    • @ThePaulo3859
      @ThePaulo3859 3 роки тому +2

      Indeed

    • @tangogrrl
      @tangogrrl 3 роки тому +3

      IKR? He's so into the zone, you can see 'Young Rick' appear before your eyes. Especially on #4.

    • @Glamosapien
      @Glamosapien 2 роки тому +2

      Ya know even people who dont smile whilsts playing feel an extreme amount of passion for it xD

  • @HunterHomistek
    @HunterHomistek 2 роки тому +46

    Every time I tune from standard to Drop D, I automatically play "Outshined" for a second. I thought FOR SURE that was going to be number one. Right band, wrong song. So close. haha Super solid list, especially considering how difficult it had to be to narrow down.

    • @countrylapi9245
      @countrylapi9245 Рік тому +1

      BOOM! Yes

    • @colico14
      @colico14 Рік тому

      Yes, that's the tune that always comes to mind for me as well. The first drop-d song I learned!

    • @ethanbarnes7163
      @ethanbarnes7163 Місяць тому

      For me it was always Black Hole Sun

  • @eduardofernandez4004
    @eduardofernandez4004 Рік тому +26

    Helmet's album "In the Meantime" took drop D to another level

    • @lg.2000
      @lg.2000 8 місяців тому +3

      !! 🤘🏽

  • @TheDogggrecords
    @TheDogggrecords 3 роки тому +28

    I had the pleasure and humble honor of being the one to digitally archive that Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album from the original tape 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @SIXSTRING63
    @SIXSTRING63 3 роки тому +241

    Slither from Velvet Revolver is my ultimate drop D tune. The licks, bends and pull offs Slash pulls from that main riff make the whole song.

    • @steveataylor3699
      @steveataylor3699 3 роки тому +7

      ABSOLUTELY
      I hear this and I wanna be Scott W RIP

    • @wisteria310787
      @wisteria310787 3 роки тому +7

      Glad someone mentioned this one I was waiting for it. Fuckn banga.

    • @k.ekkonen4688
      @k.ekkonen4688 3 роки тому +4

      Was definitely surprised that it was left out. When he said ”my all time favourite drop-D I was hoping for Soundgarden but thinking Slither

    • @GJSolo
      @GJSolo 3 роки тому +2

      Drop Db

    • @SIXSTRING63
      @SIXSTRING63 3 роки тому +2

      @@GJSolo No, it’s 440hz tuning. Watch the video and jam along. Slash playing open D chords with drop D E string. Played this tune for years.

  • @Mithrandir69
    @Mithrandir69 2 роки тому +79

    Ty Tabor is such an unsung guitar genius. It's a crime that King's X wasn't more popular.

    • @Redhotlugnut
      @Redhotlugnut 2 роки тому +4

      I've heard stories about the record company saying they were easily the most requested band by all the other artists that wanted their albums. I'm guessing they could get them for free?
      Ty is definitely a player's player

    • @doctorpatient519
      @doctorpatient519 2 роки тому +8

      sure, the screaming, shredding solos get the lion's share of attention, but take some time to appreciate Ty's outstanding rhythm support work in so many of King's X's excellent catalog ... I think his rhythmic playing in "Lost in Germany" is tremendous

    • @Redhotlugnut
      @Redhotlugnut 2 роки тому +3

      @@doctorpatient519 Haha, good call Doc. That track gets stuck in my head a ton.

    • @dedaelus
      @dedaelus Рік тому +4

      Dogman is an incredible riff. First time I heard it I almost OD'd on serotonin

    • @brianloy7856
      @brianloy7856 Рік тому +4

      Ty is so good it’s ridiculous. He can play virtually any style with perfect timing and fingering. His left hand is unparalleled and his right hand has such great feel, muting and harmonics. He also has the Phil Keaggy volume knob swell down pat wherein the pick attack is silenced and the result is a bowed instrument sound (violin, viola or cello) using the pinky finger. I haven’t heard him do that for a while. He lives in the same city I do but as many years as it’s been I doubt if he even remembers me. Although, true story, when my band, the Ryde launched, Ty was my band’s first Sound and Light man for our first 2 gigs as The Edge/Sneak Preview had a few days off and we were using almost identical sound and lighting made by John Gott of Dynamite Sound and Light in Springfield MO

  • @jarrettgorin
    @jarrettgorin 2 роки тому +46

    Love this vid!! Surprised not to see VH “Unchained” on this list. One of the best Drop-D guitar riffs of all time.

    • @anthonypulliam6092
      @anthonypulliam6092 2 роки тому +7

      It is the best

    • @markmm1066
      @markmm1066 2 роки тому +11

      It's not drop-D, since Eddie is turned down a half step. It's drop-C#. But your assertion that it is the best riff is spot-on.

    • @MikeMichaels1987
      @MikeMichaels1987 2 роки тому +4

      @@markmm1066 I used to go raving in dropped E 🤣

  • @stealingtomorrowband
    @stealingtomorrowband 3 роки тому +112

    That Tool album changed my entire life and outlook at music...

    • @jessewest2109
      @jessewest2109 3 роки тому +2

      Prob one of the best. I did like lat a whole lot though

    • @brockgan8941
      @brockgan8941 3 роки тому +2

      @A A Both incredible albums in their own right. A sign of a truly amazing band.

    • @Krouwkaar
      @Krouwkaar 3 роки тому +1

      for me it was Undertow. I Remember thinking how I was going to HAVE to be disappointed for the next album, cause they were never ever going to top that... well we all know how that ended

  • @danybr1
    @danybr1 3 роки тому +210

    Special Mention:
    Negative Creep - Nirvana
    Slither - Velvet Revolver
    Outshined - Soundgarden

    • @stephenbenderplus
      @stephenbenderplus 3 роки тому +22

      Outshined. Best song ever.

    • @mudpuddledive
      @mudpuddledive 3 роки тому +3

      YES to all three of those!!!! Negative Creep was one of my first drop D songs to learn, followed by Outshined

    • @LintBisquick
      @LintBisquick 3 роки тому

      @@stephenbenderplus agreed but is it true Drop D?

    • @farolitohernandez4392
      @farolitohernandez4392 3 роки тому +1

      @@LintBisquick How is it not true drop D?

    • @paulh9657
      @paulh9657 3 роки тому +7

      Outshined seriously outshines Spoonman for drop-d playing. So many other chord voicings utilizing that low-d string other than just the open-fifth.

  • @xodiaq
    @xodiaq 2 роки тому +9

    King’s X!! Hell yes! Ty Tabor is one of the most underrated guitarists ever!!

  • @RawJamTracks
    @RawJamTracks 2 роки тому +18

    I love it that King's X is on the list, what a great band. Would love to see one of the guys in your show!

  • @attichatchsound-bobkowal5328
    @attichatchsound-bobkowal5328 3 роки тому +77

    Queen had same good drop D songs. The most well known is "Fat Bottom Girls".
    But two of their most powerful tracks: "Prophet's Song" and "White Man" are also drop D.

    • @zaraak323i
      @zaraak323i 3 роки тому +5

      White Man is in my Top Ten songs, such a brilliant song, musically and lyrically.

    • @PereBouSabria
      @PereBouSabria 3 роки тому +6

      Yesss Prophet's Song 😍 heavy as fuck

  • @ronraptr4863
    @ronraptr4863 3 роки тому +26

    I think Helmet's unsung was when I first started taking notice to drop tuning.
    That power groove type sound still gets me today

  • @ethanbartlett8208
    @ethanbartlett8208 2 роки тому +14

    Rick, the fact that you paid homage to King's X in this video makes you even cooler (as if that was possible). What about getting Doug, Ty, and Jerry in the studio for a special interview?

  • @adamthemute
    @adamthemute Рік тому +8

    The looping riff of The Beatles - "I Want You She's So Heavy"! I remember in grade 4 I heard it for the first time. I never heard a looping and ominous riff like that before and it put me in a trance, and I thought that the CD player was actually broken at first. After telling my Dad, he gave me some Black Sabbath albums.

    • @danielbones9090
      @danielbones9090 Рік тому +1

      That’s the coolest, darkest riff of all time

    • @ffggddss
      @ffggddss Рік тому +1

      "Heavy" also works stupendously, played on piano. Do the bass part in octaves. It's dynamite! Hypnotic, too!
      Fred

  • @jeffreytucker905
    @jeffreytucker905 3 роки тому +73

    You know when the video starts and Rick has TWO FULL STACKS behind him that things are about to get serious.

  • @TheMusicalSchizo
    @TheMusicalSchizo 3 роки тому +81

    King's X could be all the Drop D songs on this list, IMO. So many brilliant Drop-D songs. Glad he included them.

    • @PigCrafted23
      @PigCrafted23 3 роки тому +4

      YES! My fav is Fool You

    • @Endowug
      @Endowug 3 роки тому +6

      Cigarettes

    • @TomBaddley
      @TomBaddley 3 роки тому +6

      Dogman!

    • @neilomac
      @neilomac 3 роки тому +11

      Lost In Germany is friggin' RIDICULOUS. What a riff!

    • @bentaylor8589
      @bentaylor8589 3 роки тому +4

      They tune even lower, Drop B and A even

  • @skarlottt
    @skarlottt Рік тому +12

    The excitement in Rick's face makes it all the more fun to learn

  • @edsmith5355
    @edsmith5355 2 роки тому +1

    RIck, I literally cannot watch any of your videos because I just get sucked into this vortex of amazingness that is not only extremely informative but super entertaining. Your appreciation of the music that you feature is so infectious. You are the best, bar none.

  • @StevieSobek
    @StevieSobek 3 роки тому +128

    3 things I want to say:
    1. What a killer list!
    2. What a great sound of that Gibson.
    3. What a beast Rick is.

  • @crb911
    @crb911 3 роки тому +156

    "Outshined" by Soundgarden is in Drop D. That was their killer riff for me in the early 90's.

    • @WSG23
      @WSG23 3 роки тому +7

      Yes! Outshined has the heaviest intro of the early 90s.

    • @karmakultivator
      @karmakultivator 3 роки тому +3

      One of their best songs

    • @bensteer3778
      @bensteer3778 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed.

    • @MrBruinman86
      @MrBruinman86 3 роки тому +6

      @@karmakultivator That whole album is great.

    • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
      @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 3 роки тому +10

      Looking California, and feeling Minnesota.

  • @leonrichards7786
    @leonrichards7786 9 місяців тому +3

    Rick, great work as always. One song in drop D that stands out from my cover band days… Shine by Collective Soul. The crowd absolutely loved it back in the day.

  • @anthiondel
    @anthiondel 2 роки тому +17

    My favorite is Home, by Dream Theater. Absolute masterpiece

    • @dezath
      @dezath Рік тому

      Thank you! I was looking for that one, it's a beast in its genre!

  • @flamyyy8382
    @flamyyy8382 3 роки тому +26

    I love how excited Rick got when playing "On A Plain"

  • @gtoger
    @gtoger 3 роки тому +4761

    Rick releases a Drop D video and I'm all "Hello! I've waited here for you everlong."

  • @jasonchapman5202
    @jasonchapman5202 Рік тому

    Love watching you play.
    Brilliant stuff !
    Makes me want to put my guitar in the cupboard.

  • @docrock5427
    @docrock5427 2 роки тому

    Always fun stuff from you Rick. Super educational esp for a non- instrument player / dj/ music geek like me.

  • @ontojune
    @ontojune 3 роки тому +430

    “Outshined” by Soundgarden is the most Drop-D song ever, imho. Really love the inclusion of “It’s Love” by King’s X, btw.

    • @jasonbone5121
      @jasonbone5121 3 роки тому +5

      Agree! 100%

    • @gorkism
      @gorkism 3 роки тому +8

      Definitely outshined!

    • @RevJenkins13
      @RevJenkins13 3 роки тому +9

      at least an honorable mention for Outshined

    • @piddlepond
      @piddlepond 3 роки тому +7

      I cannot believe he didn’t include it.

    • @piddlepond
      @piddlepond 3 роки тому +15

      And Spoonman is one of Soundgarden’s worst songs

  • @hugootrepanier2088
    @hugootrepanier2088 3 роки тому +50

    Lay it down - is probably the greatest 80's opening riff.

    • @leftyzappa
      @leftyzappa 3 роки тому +4

      It’s pretty fucking awesome but...Unchained.

    • @leftyzappa
      @leftyzappa 3 роки тому

      Cinnamon Girl. 😸 great list as is. Glad you put Lay It Down and On a Plain on it. I hated most of the 90’s rock though. I started going back in time. Tull. ELO. ELP. Camel. Infinitely more interesting than “Bush”.

    • @rcknrllmn4126
      @rcknrllmn4126 3 роки тому +1

      You're in love was awesome too

    • @Moveplaylift
      @Moveplaylift 3 роки тому

      @@leftyzappa agreed

  • @PedalPalFx
    @PedalPalFx Рік тому

    Man, Growing on Me from The Darkness... that is an amazing Drop D song, Love this video Rick!

  • @3dartstudio007
    @3dartstudio007 2 роки тому

    This is something ya don't get anywhere else. A countdown with the riffs shown in their true form. Two thumbs up!

  • @Peeziejizzle
    @Peeziejizzle 3 роки тому +111

    Ole Rick “Flex the Marshall and Orange stacks” Beato.

  • @johndelorean3901
    @johndelorean3901 3 роки тому +61

    "Unsung" by Helmet is definitely up there as well. Killer riff that just melts your face right off.

  • @RussUlmer
    @RussUlmer Рік тому

    You still have the chops my friend. I always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. Btw, you have an awesome collection of guitars!

  • @brianseneca3546
    @brianseneca3546 Рік тому +27

    Fat Bottom Girls?! Probably the first Drop D song I ever learned. It may not have signature "riff" but it definitely makes it heavier and fuller. I played for years in clubs and it always KILLED!!

    • @jimsmith3029
      @jimsmith3029 Рік тому +2

      Hell yes! For my money, that’s the best drop D song of all time. Brian May works magic with those opening riffs

    • @mikesimmons6703
      @mikesimmons6703 Рік тому

      @@jimsmith3029 If I'm in drop D I can't NOT play Fat Bottomed Girls

    • @ashtonb3948
      @ashtonb3948 4 місяці тому

      exactly what i thought, surprised it didn't make the list

    • @jayzeebeezee7442
      @jayzeebeezee7442 Місяць тому

      Couldn't agree more. Best drop D tune ever.

  • @djkurse9209
    @djkurse9209 3 роки тому +222

    This guy is the most musically inclined person I’ve ever seen. True musician 🎼

    • @phantomf4g304
      @phantomf4g304 3 роки тому +12

      And we love his passion for music and teaching.

    • @Crazyfool12
      @Crazyfool12 3 роки тому

      I don't know. There's this guy Jimmy Paige some people talk about.

    • @phantomf4g304
      @phantomf4g304 3 роки тому +2

      @@Crazyfool12 I concur. Although different thing all together. I grew up on Page, Slowhand, Rhodes, Lifeson and George Lynch. All different flavors but sheer brilliance on the fretboard.

    • @theshapeexists
      @theshapeexists 3 роки тому

      Guthrie Govan is chuckling, but yea hes damn good

    • @OberstHulmbug
      @OberstHulmbug 2 роки тому +1

      Prince: Hold my guitar :)
      That said, I love Rick´s amazing musical skills and that he takes the time to explain it all to us mortals. Wish Prince would have made videos like this while he could, but I guess he was busy doing what he did.

  • @MrSwiftResponse
    @MrSwiftResponse 3 роки тому +273

    Fun fact: Tom Morello has said in interviews he came up with the main riff for "Killing in the name of" while trying to give an example of what drop D tuning was to a guitar student of his...

    • @juliabosse14jb
      @juliabosse14jb 3 роки тому +4

      Student of his what??? I really wanna know this fun fact to the end

    • @eddy5604
      @eddy5604 3 роки тому +5

      @@juliabosse14jb he was teaching guitar i guess??

    • @randyxyt5562
      @randyxyt5562 3 роки тому +16

      @@juliabosse14jb You need to learn English...

    • @randyxyt5562
      @randyxyt5562 3 роки тому +2

      @@eddy5604 You need to learn English too.

    • @jonturner3952
      @jonturner3952 3 роки тому +11

      @@randyxyt5562 OH STFU!

  • @78Starlord
    @78Starlord Рік тому

    You are the man!! Thank you so much for your awesome content!!

  • @MrBobzane
    @MrBobzane 2 роки тому +6

    That was awesome, Rick. Interesting that three of the 10 drop-ders had formative exposure to Buzz from (the) Melvins. Kim even credits Buzz for showing him the drop-d. I'm not a guitar player, except in my mind, so I need things explained to me.

  • @chuckmiller2741
    @chuckmiller2741 3 роки тому +301

    “Outshined” by Soundgarden is absolutely KILLER drop-D riffage. As well as “Unsung” by Helmet.

    • @stevendezwaan5707
      @stevendezwaan5707 3 роки тому +15

      Outshined utilizes drop D beautifully.

    • @JoeBigcanoe
      @JoeBigcanoe 3 роки тому +7

      i also would've chose these over some on this list

    • @charlespeeps3024
      @charlespeeps3024 3 роки тому +14

      Unsung should be there, it's an iconic drop D song

    • @clivealcaraz_musicculture8338
      @clivealcaraz_musicculture8338 3 роки тому +3

      Really surprised both weren't included

    • @ShadowZone
      @ShadowZone 3 роки тому +7

      Outshined is my go-to riff when trying out a guitar.
      Such a great song!

  • @onecrow412
    @onecrow412 3 роки тому +96

    I always loved playing Hum's "Stars". All the riffs are killer in that song.

    • @mogsy2112
      @mogsy2112 3 роки тому +11

      Have you heard their new album? Killer guitar tones!

    • @lawnshark025
      @lawnshark025 3 роки тому +8

      Hum are kings of Drop D. My favorite is probably I Hate It Too

    • @34SideWinder
      @34SideWinder 3 роки тому +6

      I thought it might sneak on the list. Especially the palm muted 0-2-4 part in the chorus and the repeating riff at the end. SO HEAVY.

    • @weezadam
      @weezadam 3 роки тому +4

      So much fun to play the bridge to Stars on the guitar cranked high. Their new album is awesome

    • @JBrooksNYS
      @JBrooksNYS 3 роки тому +1

      I love that Hum song. I listen to it all the time out of childhood nostalgia. It's an awesome song like Everlong but it hasnt been overplayed and it's still fun to go back and listen to.

  • @lewiscuster
    @lewiscuster 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video, love your selections and cheers!🤘🏼🔥🤘🏼

  • @DarrenSmithMusic
    @DarrenSmithMusic Рік тому +5

    I finally started to learn drop D tuning, so this video is perfect! GREAT CALL for Nirvana’s “On A Plain”. Way to be brother!
    Darren, West Chester, PA

  • @jordanwillett6680
    @jordanwillett6680 3 роки тому +176

    “Down” by STP has such a killer drop D riff.

    • @Moviegod37
      @Moviegod37 3 роки тому +14

      Maybe STP's most underappreciated asskicker. I keep trying to get my cover band to play it .

    • @emikillua
      @emikillua 3 роки тому

      Such a powerful song! So fun to play!

    • @grantchristopher170
      @grantchristopher170 3 роки тому

      One of my favorites to play in this tuning. Definitely killer.

    • @aaronbutcher9573
      @aaronbutcher9573 3 роки тому

      This!

    • @by-torofmichiganbear1098
      @by-torofmichiganbear1098 3 роки тому +1

      @@Moviegod37 I'm putting together an STP tribute band... you play bass?

  • @restlessapprentice
    @restlessapprentice 3 роки тому +16

    Drown by Smashing Pumpkins is my favorite drop D riff (and song) of all time! Just something magical about it.

  • @deadreckoning4132
    @deadreckoning4132 Рік тому +5

    So glad to see Kings X on this list. Ty Tabor is a beast.

  • @martymcpeak4748
    @martymcpeak4748 2 роки тому +7

    Ty Tabor is one of the most criminally underrated guitarists ever

  • @joyclark7530
    @joyclark7530 3 роки тому +769

    I'm working on a piece in DADGAD.
    For my wife who died from Covid-19 last week. I'm writing on her account. RIP, Joy.
    I'm composing a celebration of life.

    • @Junkiescum
      @Junkiescum 3 роки тому +77

      That’s fucking beautiful man. I’m so sorry for your loss. Stay strong and write that song for her I’m sure she’d love it.

    • @bertsimpsan
      @bertsimpsan 3 роки тому +10

      Ok boomer

    • @TheWorm_
      @TheWorm_ 3 роки тому +57

      @@bertsimpsan bro

    • @TheWorm_
      @TheWorm_ 3 роки тому +71

      @@bertsimpsan that's not even funny that meme died like 2 years ago

    • @nikolaivanov2112
      @nikolaivanov2112 3 роки тому +13

      im so sorry man wishing you the best

  • @bertryman773
    @bertryman773 3 роки тому +80

    Hum - “Stars” is a great one as well.

    • @CronoXpono
      @CronoXpono 3 роки тому +2

      Ohh that’s right!! Goodness, love that track! XD

    • @RickBeato
      @RickBeato  3 роки тому +16

      It’s a great song

    • @turbo8481
      @turbo8481 3 роки тому +2

      Was just thinking about Hum myself. Good call

    • @CAVescera
      @CAVescera 3 роки тому +2

      @@jaschul I could not believe there RIFFAGE on that album!

    • @andersdrew9223
      @andersdrew9223 3 роки тому +1

      Agreed. Was gonna mention this myself. That riff at the end after the break is so great and the mix could have been better to really showcase it.

  • @williambenson900
    @williambenson900 Рік тому

    I forgot just how talented Rick is in playing guitar. I really enjoy all of your input
    sir.

  • @hamburgers7817
    @hamburgers7817 Рік тому

    Nice list Rick, I love playing Hey Man Nice Shot. One of my first drop D riffs I ever learned so fun to play. Idn if you have tried it before, but Rosetta Stoned by Tool is super fun and satisfying to play the 11/8 part great Drop D riff!

  • @MrCoosmiyn2
    @MrCoosmiyn2 3 роки тому +45

    I was so close to say "Them bones could be on the list" and then I get to the ending. You win this one, Rick, you win this one.

    • @tepidtooth8539
      @tepidtooth8539 3 роки тому +10

      Them Bones is Drop C# otherwise it would probably be here, I know he has a fondness of it I’ve seen him bring it up a few times

    • @tepidtooth8539
      @tepidtooth8539 3 роки тому

      He also said that’s why it didn’t make it in the video lol

  • @phyfts
    @phyfts 3 роки тому +34

    A distorted guitar in drop d is my childhood

  • @viking6
    @viking6 2 роки тому

    Great video Rick! Some of my fav's are Supernaut, We Die Young, Outshined and Dogman!

  • @shoogerkane
    @shoogerkane 2 роки тому +32

    I'm partial to Outshined by Soundgarden. Never been a fan of Spoonman (I mean, it's ok, but not compared to many other Soundgarden songs). Outshined is also fun to play, although I'm no expert at it. This top 10 necessarily has to leave out so many great ones. So overall, not really a complaint.

    • @jeramyfurr2494
      @jeramyfurr2494 Рік тому

      I think outshined is in a double octave tunning if I remember

  • @interneddsupreme3810
    @interneddsupreme3810 3 роки тому +21

    Led Zeppelin's Ten Years Gone has an absolutely beautiful drop D bridge. It's filled with so much sound but it doesn't feel heavy at all.

    • @crimfan
      @crimfan 3 роки тому

      I was going to mention this. It's one that really should be in What Makes This Song Great, too. When I learned it, I played the entire thing in drop D.

  • @rome8180
    @rome8180 3 роки тому +32

    That King's X riff is both heavy and beautiful. Love it.

    • @matthewbehr5725
      @matthewbehr5725 3 роки тому +7

      One thing this video taught me is that I need to listen to more King's X.

  • @guitaristinseattle
    @guitaristinseattle Рік тому

    I really enjoyed that! Great pics!

  • @jeffpecosky5682
    @jeffpecosky5682 Рік тому

    i love all your drop D riffs of all time you nailed it right on HEADSTOCK BROTHER ...

  • @jtf9670
    @jtf9670 3 роки тому +35

    5:50 KingsX, a power trio doing three part vocal harmonies, since the 80's- they are a true pioneering band

    • @seldonsinq
      @seldonsinq 3 роки тому +2

      Tried covering this once with a band. We couldn’t play it and sing at this same time. They are amazing

    • @anthonycalcaterra9150
      @anthonycalcaterra9150 3 роки тому +8

      Lost in Germany, The World Around Me, Dogman, Black Flag. Rick is right King X has many to choose from. Might need a Top 10 Kings X riffs😉

    • @ChadToney
      @ChadToney 3 роки тому +3

      Black the Sky!

    • @ChadToney
      @ChadToney 3 роки тому +2

      Ooh Song.

    • @Gatchamon
      @Gatchamon 3 роки тому +3

      "Pillow" with a vengeance. Arguably the heaviest song in their canonical recordings.

  • @TomBaddley
    @TomBaddley 3 роки тому +21

    Always love it when Ty gets credit, where credit's due. Even Jerry Cantrell said he was inspired to DropD because of King's X.

  • @Riaining7
    @Riaining7 2 роки тому +2

    You are absolutely right! Spoonman is #1. When I was dabbling with guitar, it is one of the very few songs I ever learned to play. IT IS SO GOOD!
    But then you have, In Flames - Zombie Inc., and that masterpiece of a solo that hardly anyone has ever heard of... :)

  • @zippy61
    @zippy61 2 роки тому

    Great picks and playing man!!!

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla 3 роки тому +45

    I saw Adam Jones and I clicked so fast and liked it before starting. Let's go.

  • @paulcaton7093
    @paulcaton7093 3 роки тому +139

    'Killing in the Name' is a strong contender for Riff of the '90s

    • @pauldarling330
      @pauldarling330 3 роки тому +2

      which one? Two amazing riffs in one song.

    • @torbjrnbakke5608
      @torbjrnbakke5608 3 роки тому +2

      @@KevinHwoarang Symphony of Destruction, Afraid to Shoot Strangers lick if not only counting power cord riffs

    • @presmasterflash7555
      @presmasterflash7555 3 роки тому +1

      Every song on that first album would be

    • @dayanido
      @dayanido 3 роки тому +1

      @@KevinHwoarang enter sandman??
      I'm pretty sure it's standard E...
      And freak on a leash, I'm pretty sure it's C standard or D standard.

    • @AlistairMaxwell77
      @AlistairMaxwell77 3 роки тому +1

      @@dayanido d standard

  • @chuckcochran8599
    @chuckcochran8599 Рік тому +1

    When I was actively gigging, we used Drop D enough that I kept one 6 string and a 12 string in Drop D and a 6 and 12 in Standard. It was faster and easier to swap guitars than going back and forth on just one guitar. We were playing traditional Irish and Scottish songs and Drop D just allows a drone like sound you can't get in standard. It also allowed me to arrange and perform a lot of O'Carolan's Harp tunes on guitar.

  • @WillCarter1976
    @WillCarter1976 Рік тому +2

    I saw Adam Jones in the thumbnail and immediately knew Rick was going to list fourty, 6 & 2 somewhere on this list.
    Time to watch the video and confirm.
    Yep. Called it.

  • @philipfitzwater6203
    @philipfitzwater6203 3 роки тому +177

    “Unsung” by Helmet was the first tune I learned in drop D, and I was hoping it would have made the list.

    • @phnelson033
      @phnelson033 3 роки тому +15

      Helmet taught me the magnificence of the 0-3-4 (tab-speak) phrasing. Blacktop & Turned Out both shined for me, rockin' those main frets. In fact no heavy drop-D riffage practitioner from that era could go wrong with basically anything off Strap it On & Meantime. Melvins, Unsane, & Cherubs were also major drop-D bands at the time -- for me. In fact Melvins' Honey Bucket I would have to say is the most quintessential drop D tuning riff ever...gotta be a 5th apart to pull that off.

    • @trevordeke
      @trevordeke 3 роки тому +16

      Few of these bands would have written their sad nümetal cookie cutter weakness without having Helmet to rip off.
      It's Sinatra's world. We all just live here. (Free jazz solo)

    • @NARKISDUDE
      @NARKISDUDE 3 роки тому +2

      would have*

    • @georgespencer3973
      @georgespencer3973 3 роки тому +7

      @@phnelson033 Blacktop and Turned Out were/are THE best Helmet songs, IMO. We might be the same person :)

    • @Jedediah73
      @Jedediah73 3 роки тому +10

      @@phnelson033 I was hoping if I scrolled down enough I'd find Honey Bucket on here.
      Great call on Helmet too, people are missing on that band big time.

  • @eliaspickering4036
    @eliaspickering4036 3 роки тому +253

    Drop Dead Legs by Van Halen is another fantastic one. Velvet Revolver’s Slither is another good one.

    • @BekkersBelly
      @BekkersBelly 3 роки тому +12

      I think Slither is Drop D flat actually... Slash always tunes a half step down

    • @wolfbane4875
      @wolfbane4875 3 роки тому +11

      @@BekkersBelly You would think so, but that song is actually in standard drop D tuning

    • @MrWhingeypants
      @MrWhingeypants 3 роки тому +4

      @@BekkersBelly it was standard drop d

    • @The_Macaroon
      @The_Macaroon 3 роки тому +4

      Drop dead legs is drop c#

    • @by-torofmichiganbear1098
      @by-torofmichiganbear1098 3 роки тому +1

      I think Drop Dead Legs is in standard tuning... it's just written in D

  • @kerriecarsey288
    @kerriecarsey288 9 місяців тому

    Your top 4 are some of my favorite songs of all time. LOVE this!

  • @willisjt10
    @willisjt10 2 роки тому

    All great riffs. Higher by creed has a special place in my heart. Love how Mark plays both rhythm and lead in one riff.

  • @Paulnap
    @Paulnap 3 роки тому +74

    Everlong is a minimalist masterpiece with so much energy.

  • @AraujoWander
    @AraujoWander 3 роки тому +69

    I would add:
    - Even Flow by Pearl Jam
    - Schism by Tool
    - The Sound of Muzak by Porcupine Tree.

    • @vikinGGez
      @vikinGGez 3 роки тому +1

      Sound of Muzak - great shout! Agree with all 3 of those suggestions tbh

    • @patrickbowyer7660
      @patrickbowyer7660 3 роки тому +5

      Even flow is open d

    • @prowlers
      @prowlers 3 роки тому +5

      I always play Even Flow in Drop D but the original version is in Open D

    • @user-ix6qr5if5y
      @user-ix6qr5if5y 3 роки тому +2

      What's good about Schism? It's completely bass driven. Lateralus would be a much better contender.

    • @jimpowderowski2004
      @jimpowderowski2004 3 роки тому +3

      Imo Blackest Eyes had a more killer riff, but props for PT anyway!

  • @scottwhitlow8468
    @scottwhitlow8468 2 роки тому +2

    I’m thinking “Lost in Germany” by King’s X could have easily been in there as well. Although, that could be part of a “Top 10 Tricky Riffs to Play” video instead. ;)

  • @deadsolarsystem6298
    @deadsolarsystem6298 5 місяців тому

    Cool vid man ... excellent list & rundown!!

  • @nicholastufaro8104
    @nicholastufaro8104 3 роки тому +55

    I was hoping to hear “Dear Prudence” which is also Drop D along with Travis Picking. Lennon does a remarkable job of playing that and singing lead vocal.

    • @philotomybaar
      @philotomybaar 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, this. Thanks!

    • @Beelzebozo68
      @Beelzebozo68 3 роки тому +3

      Rick being the Beatles fan that he is, I thought that would be in there, for sure, too. King's X and Tool making the list kind of makes up for the disappointment, though. Could almost call the video "Decade of the Drop D".

    • @t-bo2734
      @t-bo2734 3 роки тому +2

      @@Beelzebozo68 "It's Love" is an amazing song. So is "Hey Man, Nice Shot."

    • @frosty6845
      @frosty6845 3 роки тому +1

      Pretty sure the Beatles are among the video blockers he talks about

    • @t-bo2734
      @t-bo2734 3 роки тому

      @@frosty6845 Yes, they are.

  • @lukashayden8067
    @lukashayden8067 3 роки тому +71

    "Even Flow" and "Go" from Pearl Jam are pretty cool too

  • @mobeus84
    @mobeus84 2 роки тому

    Just spot on. The reason I like u so Much! I KNOW that our tastes are fully on a level. We guitarists of a certain Era. Love it man.

  • @merdus69
    @merdus69 Рік тому

    Loved this. Following now, because I'm as stuck in drop-d now as you used to be :). Have you covered acoustic drop D classics (i.e. Harvest Moon)?

  • @trafalgerd.waterlaw3084
    @trafalgerd.waterlaw3084 3 роки тому +34

    I can’t get enough of Rick listening to Nirvana. That is just pure excitement

  • @MarkPritchardGuitar
    @MarkPritchardGuitar 3 роки тому +37

    I’m glad you put Ratt - Lay it Down in there, it’s got to be one of the greatest intros of all time. I did a cover of that song and I can confirm that it is hard to play.

    • @leejohnson7293
      @leejohnson7293 3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely! One of, if not my favorite Ratt song. YES,that is a stretch to play!

    • @davidm6387
      @davidm6387 3 роки тому +2

      One of these days I'll take the time to work out how to play it based around the open D chord 'cuz that would be 100x easier.

    • @musicmuncher6689
      @musicmuncher6689 3 роки тому +1

      That's an amazing song/riff, my favorite from the band. I actually discovered it was a Drop-D riff as I watched the video, I never noticed that before (I have a terrible ear)

    • @dylanmathers
      @dylanmathers 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it is!! That was the riff that made me want to learn guitar. Just so bad ass

    • @MarkPritchardGuitar
      @MarkPritchardGuitar 3 роки тому

      @@davidm6387 yes it easier that way but I learnt the hard way just because that’s how Warren done it 😊

  • @NeverHatred
    @NeverHatred Рік тому

    Now we need a Top 10 Drop C songs. Nice video Beato as always

  • @CeresKLee
    @CeresKLee Рік тому

    I love Drop D for lead on a 22 fret because you get the full four reach. And I use it on 12 string for the middle part of "Stairway to Heaven". Also good for "It's Alright Ma, I'm Only Bleeding" and "Rockin' Heaven Down". And I like to played "No Quarter" with a Les Paul in Dropped D with Roland Jazz Chorus with max vibrato instead of a keyboard.

  • @ridethelightning7979
    @ridethelightning7979 2 роки тому +639

    1:54 - Hey Man Nice Shot (Filter)
    2:30 - The Beautiful People (Marilyn Manson)
    3:35 - Nightmare (Avenged Sevenfold)
    4:26 - Lay It Down (Ratt)
    5:37 - It's Love (King's X)
    7:24 - Everlong (Foo Fighters)
    9:00 - On A Plain (Nirvana)
    11:15 - Killing In The Name (Rage Against The Machine)
    12:55 - Forty Six & 2 (Tool)
    13:52 - Spoonman (Soundgarden)
    Honourable mentions:
    0:32 - Ohio (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)

    • @penaltypineapple8671
      @penaltypineapple8671 2 роки тому +27

      I fucking love you

    • @mikebabb2155
      @mikebabb2155 2 роки тому +9

      @@jerryskid420 you are right man a few of the songs are good but overall the list is just awful.

    • @jamiestevens6691
      @jamiestevens6691 2 роки тому +11

      Meantime - Helmet - I mean how can that not be on there? Wilma's rainbow? Hamilton had SO many good riffs....

    • @laurentdaoust2309
      @laurentdaoust2309 2 роки тому +52

      @@jerryskid420 why are u here if you think that he is a horrible producer...

    • @jaredroxby6842
      @jaredroxby6842 2 роки тому +23

      No Mention of Cinnamon Girl? (technically its double drop D because you drop the high e also). But what a great tune.

  • @StarQueenEstrella
    @StarQueenEstrella 3 роки тому +57

    My first thought was “Slither” by Velvet Revolver.

    • @MyDriver8
      @MyDriver8 3 роки тому

      Same here. Great riff.

    • @petelasko
      @petelasko 3 роки тому

      yessss

    • @matttobin9858
      @matttobin9858 3 роки тому +1

      Came here to suggest this

    • @steved2112
      @steved2112 3 роки тому +1

      That album had some really strong material. I would have enjoyed a follow-up.

    • @davidbennett3833
      @davidbennett3833 3 роки тому +1

      Monkey wrench?

  • @AirBrandon
    @AirBrandon 17 днів тому

    I keep ending up back on your vids, loved them over the years

  • @steveg7141
    @steveg7141 2 роки тому +2

    I saw Van Halen at the House Of Blues in Orlando and they opened up with Unchained. What a kickass opener that was. Best opening to any show I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot. I started learning that one as soon as I got home and my ears were only ringing about 2/3 as loud.

  • @robpaige2376
    @robpaige2376 3 роки тому +93

    Velvet Revolver: Slither
    Clutch: Burning Beard
    The Beatles: Dear Prudence.

    • @numb41
      @numb41 3 роки тому +1

      Slither is drop C#

    • @TheMatioman
      @TheMatioman 3 роки тому +1

      @@numb41 no it is actually drop d

    • @peteedwards369
      @peteedwards369 3 роки тому

      Good call on Slither!

    • @BruceDoesStuff
      @BruceDoesStuff 3 роки тому

      If you replace the Beatles song with Muse - Psycho to this, you have the list I came here to add.

    • @kostantinos2297
      @kostantinos2297 3 роки тому

      @@BruceDoesStuff
      As Rick explained with Moby Dick, Psycho really can be played at any key so the drop D isn't as important. But the riff is awesome.

  • @jasonbanks8700
    @jasonbanks8700 3 роки тому +67

    "No Quarter" by Zeppelin, "Unsung" and "Milquetoast" by Helmet

    • @a4tdi140
      @a4tdi140 3 роки тому +6

      have you herd Tools cover of no quarter? amazing

    • @jasonbanks8700
      @jasonbanks8700 3 роки тому +3

      @@a4tdi140 yes off Salival. Was fantastic

    • @kalvin3691
      @kalvin3691 3 роки тому +1

      Kashmir

    • @adamfurnish8481
      @adamfurnish8481 3 роки тому +6

      Kashmi’s in dadgad

    • @kalvin3691
      @kalvin3691 3 роки тому

      @@adamfurnish8481 ahh ok

  • @collinclark6086
    @collinclark6086 2 роки тому +5

    As a bass player Spoonman is so much fun to play, and the chorus and breakdown riffs are good practice for speed, strength and consistency. Outshined is probably more fun though, coz that riff is mean as hell.