The 30 Guitar Riffs Everyone Should Know

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  • @gtrdoc911
    @gtrdoc911 Рік тому +4484

    You know you're watching too many guitar tutorial videos when you can instantly recognize every person Paul talked to.

  • @globaltrekkerexplorer
    @globaltrekkerexplorer Рік тому +121

    Samurai Guitarist
    "The point of playing music is to make people happy!" 🎉
    Thanks, Paul, for making us happy! 😊

  • @stormblessed7032
    @stormblessed7032 Рік тому +923

    The fact that everyone smiles at the chance of being a part of your videos speaks louder than any amount of subscribers or likes. That's what every musician should strive for, being someone who makes everyone around them happier and better. Kudos Paul, u da real mvp

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Рік тому +13

      Great observation. Paul is a wonderful of example of the great benefit of just being a good human.

    • @shakesquire84
      @shakesquire84 Рік тому +3

      Tomo is awesome.

    • @johnjohn37371
      @johnjohn37371 Рік тому +2

      I thought the exact same thing...everybody was genuinely happy to see him and pleased to help...

    • @_skygod_
      @_skygod_ Місяць тому

      ayy stormblessed kaladin?

  • @Cakechicken509
    @Cakechicken509 2 місяці тому +11

    0:21 slow dancing in a burning room
    0:41 beat it
    1:12 here comes the sun
    1:46 sweet home Alabama
    2:03 b.b. king phrasing
    2:27 schism
    2:49 pride and joy
    3:27 layla
    3:53 nothing else matters
    4:26 just got paid
    4:51 erotomania
    5:08 foxy lady
    5:37 highway to hell
    6:06 black dog
    6:23 shine on you crazy diamond
    6:45 smells like teen spirit
    7:07 Johnny b Goode
    7:28 drive my car
    7:47 for the love of money
    8:07 lost in Paris
    8:29 Mr bright side
    9:07 sunshine of your love
    9:33 smoke on the water
    9:49 sweet child o mine
    10:07 stairway to heaven
    10:32 classical gas
    10:54 van halen

  • @villamil_5
    @villamil_5 Рік тому +1260

    So surprised no one said "money for nothing". Great video as always Paul

  • @guitarraviva
    @guitarraviva 11 місяців тому +27

    Happy to be on this video!!!!!

  • @fleshbhones
    @fleshbhones Рік тому +437

    When Pete said "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" I rolled my eyes and thought of course he'd say that. But his explanation as to why was very touching and well thought out! I'm learning it now.

    • @charliedillon1400
      @charliedillon1400 Рік тому +11

      Pete rules. He doesn't feel the need to play a zillion notes, but he sure can if he wants to.

    • @davidlenz7817
      @davidlenz7817 9 місяців тому

      Me too

    • @jetporter
      @jetporter 9 місяців тому

      Me too.

    • @jacksongross816
      @jacksongross816 8 місяців тому

      One of my favorites to play!!

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 5 місяців тому

      It's the only song suggested that boomers don't know. ;)

  • @sbpunk83
    @sbpunk83 Рік тому +19

    For me, the intro to Crazy Train-Ozzy(Randy Rhodes). Timeless riff and great for building dexterity with the pinky finger.

  • @unacuentadeyoutube13
    @unacuentadeyoutube13 Рік тому +484

    1.Danish Pete: Slow Dancing... by John Mayer
    2.Rabea: Beat It by Steve Lukather (Michael Jackson)
    3.Samurai Guitarist: Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
    4.Rhett Shull: Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
    5.Tomo Fujita: BB King phrasing
    6.Sean Daniel: Schism by Tool
    7.Corey Congilio and Mimi Sounds: Pride and Joy by SRV
    8.Nathaniel Murphy: Layla by Eric Clapton (Derek and the Dominoes)
    9.Pete Thorn: Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
    10.Rob Chapman: Just Got Paid by ZZ Top
    11.Rudy Ayoub: Erotomania by Dream Theater
    12.Rotem Sivan: Foxy Lady by Jimi Hendrix
    13.Brittany Bowman: Hihgway to Hell by AC/DC
    14.Trey Xavier: Blackdog by Led Zeppelin
    15.Mick Taylor: Shine On by Pink Floyd
    16.Mike Bradley: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
    17.Cousin B: Johnny B. Good by Chuck Berry
    18.Jake Lizzio: Drive My Car by The Beatles
    19.Guitaro5000: For the Love of Money by The O'Jays
    20.George Collins: Lost in Paris by Tom Misch
    21.San Holo: Mr Brightside by The Killers
    22.Perfecto de Castro: Sunshine of Your Love by Eric Clapton (Cream)
    23.Guitarraviva and Mike Cole: Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple
    24.Leigh Fuge: Sweet Child... by Guns 'n' Roses
    25.Casper Esmann: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
    26.Eddie van der Meer: anything by Tommy Emmanuel
    27.Collin Hill: Classical Gas by Tommy Emmanuel
    28.Brett Papa: anything by Van Halen

    • @jamespitman3357
      @jamespitman3357 Рік тому +5

      looks like guitarists are now all living in the past

    • @joshvanv5281
      @joshvanv5281 Рік тому +28

      @@jamespitman3357 nah it’s just that guitar music isn’t that popular nowadays so iconic and famous riffs aren’t being pumped out as frequently as they used to

    • @anthonycraig1458
      @anthonycraig1458 Рік тому +10

      Plus it's far harder to get anything to get into people's subconscious these days and become an iconic riff due to so many ways of listening to music and more music than ever competing for everyone's attention.

    • @unacuentadeyoutube13
      @unacuentadeyoutube13 Рік тому +1

      @@jamespitman3357 there are some new stuff too. Tom Misch is a good example

    • @luckydog-287
      @luckydog-287 Рік тому +1

      Thank you.

  • @regularnimnule9715
    @regularnimnule9715 Рік тому +32

    This was not what I expected, and it is all the better for it! I thought it'd be 'just another' top 30, but it was GREAT that you did it like this. Some self-explanatory ones but some lovely 'odd' choices as well. Well done, Paul.

  • @MidnightXII
    @MidnightXII Рік тому +151

    *Disclaimer: difficulty ratings are based on the skill of Paul Davids.

    • @RivanSherwany
      @RivanSherwany 6 місяців тому +1

      Oh oh

    • @theMick52
      @theMick52 5 місяців тому +1

      Any rating over 2 Paul Davids is completely unplayable bye a mere mortal!

  • @paullapoint9944
    @paullapoint9944 Рік тому +8

    Great video. I was glad to see that Jake Lizzio is still around, one of the absolute best teachers on UA-cam and with no videos for over a year I was a little concerned.

    • @ourpez
      @ourpez Рік тому +1

      I was literally thinking this for the last few days and then lo and behold he's on this video, glad to see he's ok

    • @JoshuaC923
      @JoshuaC923 Рік тому +1

      Me too man

  • @johnstangland6900
    @johnstangland6900 Рік тому +93

    More than a feeling by Boston was my favorite album. The harmonies and that special Tom Schultz's unique sound effect is classic!

    • @kencritchley5546
      @kencritchley5546 Рік тому +4

      I was surprised More than a Feeling wasn’t mentioned as well. It even has two classic riffs in one song :)

    • @shellbournian
      @shellbournian Рік тому +6

      Tom Scholz is the Rodney Mullen of electric guitar and that should be talked about more

    • @CineSoar
      @CineSoar Рік тому +4

      The whole video, I was wondering whether there would be any love for Boston.

    • @janusmcgee8909
      @janusmcgee8909 Рік тому +5

      Easily best album from the 70s imo. Foreplay / longtime is phenomenal.

    • @alexsuperpower1
      @alexsuperpower1 Рік тому

      More than a feeling is a song, not an album.

  • @Obeyscreek
    @Obeyscreek 10 місяців тому +2

    hey, tht's Perf de Castro the original guitarist of the seminal Philippine band Rivermaya from the Philippines at 9:05!😍🤩👌🤘

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Рік тому +144

    It's a blast seeing the different perspectives of what professionals believe are the best riffs that can enhance a guitarist's journey and ability. SO many different answers that give variety and opportunities. Thanks for this one man

  • @50fitnessdoc
    @50fitnessdoc Рік тому +3

    The best mixed video I have yet seen on UA-cam. Period.

  • @adamjerickson
    @adamjerickson Рік тому +52

    If anyone wants a list, here's what I got. I think there is one missing.
    1. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer (5/10) Emotion, control, and touch.
    2. Beat It - Michael Jackson - (3/10)
    3. Here Comes the Sun - Beatles (uses capo) (7/10)
    4. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd (6/10)
    5. BB King - kind of anything - phrasing using only 2 notes (3/10)
    6. Schism - Tool (4/10)
    7, 8. Pride & Joy - SRV (2 votes) (7/10)
    9. Layla - Derek and the Dominos (6/10)
    10. Nothing Else Matters (“nope”)
    11. Just Got Paid - ZZ Top (3/10)
    12. Erotomaina - Dream Theatre (3/10)
    13. Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix (5/10)
    14. Highway to Hell - AC/DC (2/10)
    15. Black Dog (correctly!) - Led Zeppelin (7/10)
    16. Shine on You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd (1/10)
    17. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana (4/10)
    18. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry (6/10)
    19. Baby You Can Drive My Car - Beatles (3/10)
    20. For the Love of Money - O’Jays (3/10)
    21. Lost in Paris - Tom Misch (9/10)
    22. Mr Brightside - Killers (7/10)
    23. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream (2/10)
    24, 25. Smoke on the Water (0.5/10) 2 votes
    26. Sweet Child O’ Mine - GNR (5/10)
    27. Stairway to Heaven - (4/10)
    28. Classical Gas - Tommy Emmanuel - (hard - impossible - opinions vary))
    29. Jump (chords of opening piano part)- Van Halen (varries) - Jump just the chords to start.

    • @valleyshrew
      @valleyshrew Рік тому +1

      Here Comes the Sun is more like a 4 on this scale, definitely not harder than Layla or Johnny B Goode.

  • @carlosabellanosa
    @carlosabellanosa 4 місяці тому +2

    Totally agree with Smoked on the water and surprised that (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction was not in the list!

  • @cyrildia
    @cyrildia Рік тому +238

    Hats off to everyone playing live at NAMM, I would never dare to play in front of SO MANY guitarists ! 😅

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH Рік тому +14

      Same. I don't even like playing in front of my dad, who's been a multi-instrumentalist for over 65 years. He's in his mid 80s now and can still play sax, piano, violin, guitar and ukulele, all by ear, and pretty damn well.

    • @FantasyForestMusic
      @FantasyForestMusic 9 місяців тому +4

      I'm not sure, I think it could be very interesting though. Why not be there, have a great time with great people and doing your best? Afterwards there could be a chance of people hand you one or another advise to improve yourself. Of course I'd be hella nervous, too! But isn't this the point we want to get over? Improve yourself and talk to people through music. Anyways, hats off to all those musicians! Also thank you Paul, for another great video!

  • @thebluesrockers
    @thebluesrockers 8 місяців тому +2

    "Victim Of Changes" by Judas Priest..
    Learn it, Love It, and Play It."

  • @kayaboya
    @kayaboya Рік тому +84

    The tone for each song is simply amazing. It is such a pleasure to listen you play those riffs although some of them might be 'overplayed'. Well, you can never get bored of such great playing!

  • @VanillaMidgetSSBM
    @VanillaMidgetSSBM 11 місяців тому +1

    Maybe not a riff per se. But I implore anyone who plays guitar who wants to go from playing just the rhythm to being more of a lead guitarist to take up playing Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry. The Blues-y nature of the song adds a lot of charm when you just wing it and rock out on the Bb scale and is a great way to learn how to solo properly

  • @Tonesko5
    @Tonesko5 Рік тому +43

    paul never fails to entertain us and that is why we love him

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Рік тому +3

      Everybody loves Paul because he's such a good human.❤🌍🌎🌏

  • @JatinTalukdar
    @JatinTalukdar Рік тому +12

    Did anyone notice that Rudy was in his most natural self?
    So cool to watch him play the funny guy and to hear him off character was something else!
    Nevertheless, beautiful compilation of riffs. ❤

    • @duartevgc2114
      @duartevgc2114 Рік тому

      TRUE!!!

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste Рік тому

      I skipped Rudy's bit.

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste Рік тому

      Did you see the first time he had his name on the bottom left of the screen. Ruby Adobe.

  • @JessMancuso
    @JessMancuso Рік тому +67

    Shame on me… I only know 28 of these 30 riffs that everyone really should know…
    Thank you Paul for inspiring me to be better ❤

    • @pritpalbhullar3949
      @pritpalbhullar3949 Рік тому +3

      Yeah truly shameful

    • @saucerfullofzepp4203
      @saucerfullofzepp4203 Рік тому +5

      What was Tomo playing at 8:55??

    • @ethanle4563
      @ethanle4563 Рік тому +3

      ​@@saucerfullofzepp4203 his song Cat Walk

    • @Wolf4u2
      @Wolf4u2 Рік тому +2

      Paul only showed 28 so your golden. Maybe Tomo was one making it 29. We have to come up with one for ourselfs, this is the short list.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Рік тому +2

      lols Same here. My bad.

  • @thejeqff
    @thejeqff Рік тому +6

    You should compile these riffs into a book of tabs or a guitar course that goes through each riff from easiest to hardest. I think it would be cool to have each person teach each riff too. I would buy that in a heart beat and I bet it would make for a great learning tool. Loved this video.

    • @fenderpleb2942
      @fenderpleb2942 11 місяців тому +1

      that's a10/10 idea that i'd love to buy as well, but the amount of licensing required for that would be otherworldly

    • @fenderpleb2942
      @fenderpleb2942 11 місяців тому

      good idea though, genuinely

  • @jtkane317
    @jtkane317 Рік тому +12

    Great ZZ Top choice with "Just Got Paid".

  • @viammortis
    @viammortis 4 місяці тому

    00:20 Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
    00:42 Beat It
    1:12 Here Comes the Sun
    1:46 Sweet Home Alabama
    2:03 BB King phrasing
    2:37 Schism
    2:50 Pride & Joy
    3:25 Layla
    3:55 Nothing Else Matters
    4:22 Just Got Paid
    4:51 Erotomania
    5:08 Foxy Lady
    5:37 Highway to Hell
    6:11 Black Dog
    6:24 Shine On You Crazy Diamond
    6:44 Smells Like Teen Spirit
    7:06 Johnny B. Goode
    7:27 Drive My Car
    7:49 For the Love of Money
    8:07 Lost in Paris
    8:29 Mr. Brightside
    9:06 Sunshine of Your Love
    9:38 Smoke on the Water
    9:48 Sweet Child o' Mine
    10:07 Stairway to Heaven
    10:35 Classical Gas
    10:52 Jump

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 Рік тому +21

    Run to you, Bryan Adams
    One of THE most iconic guitar riffs. Unmistakable when almost anyone in the world hears it.

    • @Nikoo033
      @Nikoo033 Рік тому +2

      Or “It’s only love!” 🤩

    • @Robil63
      @Robil63 Рік тому +2

      Agree, top riff, but you can't speak for anyone in the world lol

    • @joeblough261
      @joeblough261 Рік тому +2

      Yes, what a killer riff. And song in general.

  • @rockista4195
    @rockista4195 Рік тому +11

    The riff of Drive my car... completely unexpected. What a pleasant surprise!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 4 місяці тому +1

    Love your work @PaulDavids. I have been watching you for several years. I’m studying with somebody else right now but you’re definitely on the list I’m 68 years old and I am moving out of intermediate Guitar prison . Love your videos and I hope to study more with you as my instructor down the road.❤🎸

  • @saucerfullofzepp4203
    @saucerfullofzepp4203 Рік тому +15

    So happy to see Jake Lizzio!!! Dudes channel taught me sooooo much. Sad he isn't posting as much now

    • @philbrainard2784
      @philbrainard2784 Рік тому +1

      His videos are really instructive and really allow beginners and even intermediate players to open up the creative side of their playing. We miss you Jake!

    • @adityamohan1773
      @adityamohan1773 Рік тому +2

      He's also perhaps the nicest of them all

  • @21stCenturyLemonade
    @21stCenturyLemonade 11 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely Love the personal opinions and how how the video was made!! Thank you Mr Davids, thanks to those good people sharing their taste!

  • @neal9812
    @neal9812 Рік тому +7

    Nice ! most of the selected riffs are the simpler ones, don't need too much to be good.
    other good riffs:
    Kansas - carry on wayward son
    April Wine - roller
    Alice Cooper - no more mr. nice guy
    Ozzy Osbourne - crazy train
    David Bowie - rebel rebel
    ...I could go on and on, music is great ! 👍

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 5 місяців тому

      Carry on was on my list.

    • @SnarlyCharly
      @SnarlyCharly 27 днів тому

      omg I forgot about Rebel Rebel, I freakin love that riff

  • @michaelb1478
    @michaelb1478 Рік тому +7

    Brittany Bowman nailed it. My 10 year old just started learning to play. The first thing he learned was highway to hell 🤘

  • @DavideBaroni
    @DavideBaroni Рік тому +9

    If I may say it without being able to play ANY of those riffs, I think "Slow dancing in a burning room" answers the question for me, and for the same reasons Danish Pete spoke about. Feeling, control, ability to convey emotions. What could one ask more? And it implies technique, knowledge, and pretty much whatever else. 🙂
    That said... "Difficulty: impossible" and "Difficulty: Yes" broke me.😅
    Loved the video. The questions were totally the "right" questions to ask, and the answers somehow showed what is important for each one of those who answered. Very VERY interesting. 🙂
    Thank you a lot. 🙂
    See you next time! 🙂

  • @shirazisam
    @shirazisam 4 місяці тому +1

    "Here comes the sun" - it's not a riff... it's the actually song you're playing! Really well executed, I might add; so hard to pick out the melody AND strum at the same time.. Very expertly done!

  • @thedwyeroffensive
    @thedwyeroffensive Рік тому +13

    Always love it when Tool gets some love

  • @eurotwink9740
    @eurotwink9740 Рік тому +5

    This video is actually perfect. I’m just getting back into guitar after not touching it since high school and I’ve had no idea what to learn, cause I’ve retained enough to be bored playing the basic beginner stuff, but I also need to rebuild my dexterity. This gives me a wide range of stuff to choose from based on what I like, and more importantly, it highlights the skills I’m learning or relearning from each one. Thank you ❤

  • @scrimpmster
    @scrimpmster Рік тому +15

    This is a brilliant video. I was not that big on Hendrix until I started learning some of his songs and now I love listening to his stuff. It's not just about learning the riffs, but there's a good chance people may start listening to other artists more and more which is a great thing.

    • @andreil1234
      @andreil1234 Рік тому +1

      That's actually funny because it's true ;)

  • @DamagedAndroid
    @DamagedAndroid Рік тому +1

    Been playing guitar for 30+ years, I only know 2 of these and I’m fine with it

  • @LeighFugeGuitar
    @LeighFugeGuitar Рік тому +9

    Paul, thanks so much for having me in the video! Always great to catch up and hang out! Some great riff suggestions from everyone included... I'm going to learn some too!

  • @AdityaKumar-qi5yy
    @AdityaKumar-qi5yy 8 місяців тому +2

    You should've put 0.35/10 for smoke on the water

  • @gibtherockeryt
    @gibtherockeryt Рік тому +7

    WHOLE - LOTTA - LOVE

  • @EvgenySayfi
    @EvgenySayfi 7 місяців тому

    Pete and Paul talking about Slow Dancing in A Burning Room is so soulful
    And the solo is pure love

  • @stRemyMartin
    @stRemyMartin Рік тому +9

    As a beginner i loved wish you were here by Floyd and Unforgiven by Metallica. Catchy riffs

  • @TheQman69
    @TheQman69 3 місяці тому

    The song that won me a $50 bet in a random bar in Vegas like 15 years ago when someone said "No one ever knows how to play any Zeppelin song besides Stairway or Black Dog." So on a $50 bet, I played Over the Hills and Far Away. Not too tough but it still gives a nice finger workout and damn near everyone knows the melody to it.

  • @TidalGaming
    @TidalGaming Рік тому +8

    Thank you so much for uploading! I love seeing the riffs you have to play for us.

  • @tlxo
    @tlxo Рік тому +3

    Nobody asked me but "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by the Stooges.

  • @nwjwriswary7472
    @nwjwriswary7472 Рік тому +4

    You are my favourite guitarist. Lots of love from India David sir

  • @ksawerylejczak6975
    @ksawerylejczak6975 Рік тому +4

    Rumble by Link Wray is a killer riff imo. Was suprised that didn't occur on that list

  • @keeganitreal
    @keeganitreal Рік тому +6

    Love hearing all the different answers from so many great musicians. Great video Paul 👌

  • @jasonremy1627
    @jasonremy1627 Рік тому

    Summer NAMM time is my favorite time on UA-cam. All my favorite UA-camrs getting together for videos like this.

  • @rev.j.chriswallace642
    @rev.j.chriswallace642 Рік тому +28

    The Rain Song - Led Zeppelin. It stands out amongst every open string tuning pieces.

    • @christianhalverson9070
      @christianhalverson9070 Рік тому +1

      one of the first songs i learned!

    • @stevestrang2376
      @stevestrang2376 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. It’s one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written.

    • @oldschool1107
      @oldschool1107 Рік тому +2

      Great piece, but not really a riff

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Рік тому +1

      And played in standard tuning (how I first learned it as a child in the 70's) would make it easily one of the most difficult of all of these.
      Note: Jimmy didn't play it in standard tuning. Just to be clear, I've known that since I first learned it in standard.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 Рік тому

      @@christianhalverson9070 : Led Zeppelin was the first discography I learned almost entirely. Later I did learn the entire discography of Rush up to Power Windows when I realized all of my originals sounded exactly like Alex, and I had to literally stop listening to Rush for years to correct that mistake. A very hard lesson learned. Unless a person wants to be a clone, it's far better to learn a good number of different styles.

  • @SupremeTele
    @SupremeTele Рік тому

    Thanks for this Adam Erickson.
    I repost it so that it stays on top.
    1. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer (5/10) Emotion, control, and touch.
    2. Beat It - Michael Jackson - (3/10)
    3. Here Comes the Sun - Beatles (uses capo) (7/10)
    4. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd (6/10)
    5. BB King - kind of anything - phrasing using only 2 notes (3/10)
    6. Schism - Tool (4/10)
    7, 8. Pride & Joy - SRV (2 votes) (7/10)
    9. Layla - Derek and the Dominos (6/10)
    10. Nothing Else Matters (“nope”)
    11. Just Got Paid - ZZ Top (3/10)
    12. Erotomaina - Dream Theatre (3/10)
    13. Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix (5/10)
    14. Highway to Hell - AC/DC (2/10)
    15. Black Dog (correctly!) - Led Zeppelin (7/10)
    16. Shine on You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd (1/10)
    17. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana (4/10)
    18. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry (6/10)
    19. Baby You Can Drive My Car - Beatles (3/10)
    20. For the Love of Money - O’Jays (3/10)
    21. Lost in Paris - Tom Misch (9/10)
    22. Mr Brightside - Killers (7/10)
    23. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream (2/10)
    24, 25. Smoke on the Water (0.5/10) 2 votes
    26. Sweet Child O’ Mine - GNR (5/10)
    27. Stairway to Heaven - (4/10)
    28. Classical Gas - Tommy Emmanuel - (hard - impossible - opinions vary))
    29. Jump (chords of opening piano part)- Van Halen (varries) - Jump just the chords to start.

  • @dadanardi5541
    @dadanardi5541 Рік тому +5

    Thank you, now I got 30 riffs to learn.

  • @lewkawn.6669
    @lewkawn.6669 Рік тому +1

    I’d say everyone should know That’ll Be The Day. It teaches you hybrid picking, blue notes, and the C7 shape, which is a good introduction to CAGED

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh Рік тому +4

    Loved this! What a wonderful way to start my week seeing and hearing what brings so much joy to all those players. Thank you Paul.

  • @ColinParsonsMusic
    @ColinParsonsMusic Рік тому +4

    Notice how most of them are on the easier side. Shows how the most iconic guitar riffs are often the simplest. You don't always need the flashiest technical flair

  • @bumrecordingstudios
    @bumrecordingstudios Рік тому +9

    Pete Thorn id brilliant. He highlights how key it is to get kids playing immediately.

    • @JaredPitcher
      @JaredPitcher Рік тому +3

      I agree, it was refreshing to hear someone being considerate of what it was like to pick up the guitar for the first time. Being able to play something recognizable right out of the gate is huge for helping newcomers stick with it.

    • @ckmoore101
      @ckmoore101 Рік тому

      @@JaredPitcher Pete Thorn deserves much more recognition. Many of these people do. But especially Pete.

    • @HeadbangoO
      @HeadbangoO Рік тому

      Yeah, then they'll reach bars 7-8-9 and start whining and toss the guitar... great idea

  • @AngelicusImmortus
    @AngelicusImmortus Рік тому

    Green Day, When I come around is a good intro to power chords.
    Offspring She’s got issues is also a good one.
    Keep yourself alive, Queen.
    Zombie, Cranberries
    Nancy Boy, Placebo
    Creep, Radiohead - for Barre chords
    Apache, the Shadows for early stages of using a whammy bar/tremolo arm.
    The Drugs Don’t work, by the Verve for expression/emotion
    Here comes the sun, for joyful picking.
    And for a bass lick, Gone to Pieces by Nik Kershaw.

  • @asomedude21
    @asomedude21 Рік тому +5

    I can’t believe nobody said “Sultans of Swing”

  • @MaxQNik
    @MaxQNik Рік тому

    Fleetwood Mac - Oh well, Focus - Hocus-Pocus, Jethro Tull - Locomotive breath, Smak - Biska 2, Black Sabbath - Paranoid, ZZ Top - La Grange, Smak - Južni voz, Cat Stevens - Wild world, AC/DC - Back in black, Clash - Should I stay or should I go, Iggy Pop - Home, The passenger, INXS - Need You tonight, Jimi Hendriks - Voodoo chile, Lenny Krawitz - Where are we runnin', Placebo - The bitter end, Talking Heads - Slippery people, The Doors - Peace frog, Led Zeppelin - Wanton song, Billy Idol - Flesh for fantasie, Deep Purple - Burn, Smoke on the water, Woman from Tokyo, The Gypsy, Soldier of fortune etc.

  • @urwholefamilydied
    @urwholefamilydied Рік тому +2

    Sweet Child might be the most iconic riff ever. I would probably go with Day Tripper. First "riff" I ever learned. Was so hard to do as a kid!! Intro to Octopus' Garden is pretty cool too, and actually pretty easy to get down.

  • @stenmark66
    @stenmark66 Рік тому +7

    Rory Gallaghers opening riff in "Moonchild" live version gives me goosebumps❤😊

  • @caro7184
    @caro7184 Рік тому +1

    Oh I've been to the NAMM too, what a pity that I didn't meet you in person!

  • @hannesdadope6749
    @hannesdadope6749 Рік тому +14

    Suprised no one said Money for Nothing by Dire Straits...

  • @manofreedom
    @manofreedom 8 місяців тому +1

    Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies and Closer to the Heart by RUSH

  • @joshua5483
    @joshua5483 Рік тому +6

    My personal pick is
    “Whole Lotta Love”
    Everyone’s heard it
    Everyone loves it
    And anyone can play it.

  • @wumbo100
    @wumbo100 Рік тому +1

    Say it Aint So - Weezer. So much to learn in one song. Barre chords with hammerons/slides, some introductory leads, double stop bends, an easy but fun solo. And everyone knows it, it's a modern classic song.

  • @thatshaneguy546
    @thatshaneguy546 Рік тому +3

    AMAZING Video paul. Love how you edit all your videos along with all the great guitar content

  • @alejandroaaa
    @alejandroaaa 10 місяців тому +1

    "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" - John Mayer
    "Beat it" - MJ
    "House of the Rising Sun" - The Beatles
    "Schism" - Tool
    "Pride and Joy" - SRV (2 people voted for this)
    "Layla" - Derek and the Dominoes
    "Nothing Else Matters" - Metallica
    "Just Got Paid" - ZZ Top
    "Erotomania" - Dream Theatre
    "Foxy Lady" -Jimi Hendrix
    "Highway to Hell" - ACDC
    "Black Dog" - Led Zeppelin
    "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" - Pink Floyd
    "Smells like teen spirit" - Nirvana
    "Johnny B Goode" - Chuck Berry
    "Drive my Car" - The beatles
    "For the Love of Money" - The O'jays
    "Lost in Paris" - Tom Misch
    "Mr Brightside" - The Killers
    "Sunshine of Your Love" - Cream
    "Smoke on the Water" - Deep Purple
    "Sweet Child of Mine" - GnR
    "Stairway to Heaven" - Led Zeppelin
    "Classical Gas" - Tommy Emmanuel
    Van Halen ("Jump" played)

  • @_cameraboy
    @_cameraboy 9 місяців тому +6

    Anything Black Sabbath.

  • @mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes
    @mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes Рік тому

    Rob chapman.
    Your the man mentioning just got paid, this song just opened and still opening doors for artists to learn how to play and enjoy guitar. That drop d is so sweet and fun to play

  • @shorerocks
    @shorerocks Рік тому +6

    What an amazing idea. What a great community! I also think that all the stuff Henning is doing (bringing YTer together) really is contributing to the overall vibe of "togetherness".

  • @giuseppealviti1115
    @giuseppealviti1115 Рік тому

    few days left, and finally ill get my guitar!!! i waited it for so many years!!! more than 25!! and now the dream comes true!!! I'm so impatient to put my fingers on, and finally play these gorgeous artwork. Thanks a lot for ligth me on again Paul. Ciao!

  • @Smart-Alex
    @Smart-Alex Рік тому +4

    Loved this so much, thank you! Should have been titled "I, Paul Davids, Can Play Anything" :)

  • @keithhatton7761
    @keithhatton7761 Рік тому

    Loved every minute, reminded me of a song...." I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do, They're really saying I Iove you"

  • @wideangle1238
    @wideangle1238 Рік тому +4

    Paul is warm, genuine and open, so it’s easy to see why he’s liked by so many.
    BTW - Surprised to see no Morello/RATM riffs in there!

  • @wayneandrews1022
    @wayneandrews1022 Рік тому

    Loved the nod to the Philly sound with the O’Jays - when true R&B still lived.

  • @richdemanowski2575
    @richdemanowski2575 9 місяців тому +5

    Iron Maiden - The Trooper

    • @FallNorth
      @FallNorth 4 місяці тому

      You'll take my riff but I'll take yours too

  • @jeffleonard343
    @jeffleonard343 Рік тому

    Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
    Dammit - Blink 182
    Crazy Train - Ozzy
    Absolute faves I constantly play

  • @ooglboogl3
    @ooglboogl3 Рік тому +2

    Stairway is the song that everyone should know how to play but nobody should play

  • @Josh313Johnson
    @Josh313Johnson Рік тому +1

    Soo many iconic riffs in this video! I've just started learning guitar and I've been working on most of these.

  • @brusnickin
    @brusnickin Рік тому +1

    Happy to recognize Mary Spender there too, pity she wasn't "caught for Paul's interview"

  • @hhabilis24
    @hhabilis24 3 місяці тому

    8:01 THAT WAS THE ONE I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!!! maaaaaan. I was so lost I was looking for "cool funky bass intros" hahahahahaha.
    Many , many , many thanks

  • @alan_davis
    @alan_davis 2 місяці тому

    Loved the "Difficulty: Yes" on VH.

  • @SnarlyCharly
    @SnarlyCharly 27 днів тому

    I'm so glad someone said "Just Got Paid" by ZZ Top, one of the most underrated riffs of all time if you ask me

  • @themaestromavrik7055
    @themaestromavrik7055 Рік тому

    I listen to a lot of thrash metal and industrial metal with my favorite album being ride the lightning, because for some reason that music soothes my brain. But even though I listen to that stuff mostly, here comes the sun never fails to make me happy.

  • @8KilgoreTrout4
    @8KilgoreTrout4 Рік тому

    Seeing all those faces made me smile each appearance!
    This soul food!

  • @ElektroKerem
    @ElektroKerem 3 місяці тому +1

    1:06 he is jhon lennon sure he is gonna choose here comes the sun

  • @jtmurphy1990
    @jtmurphy1990 9 днів тому

    I’ve got some riffs to learn now the exact video I’ve been looking for! Can’t believe no one said are you gonna go my way by Lenny Kravitz!!

  • @keithdaniels7491
    @keithdaniels7491 9 місяців тому +1

    Song #31: Bad Penny - Rory Gallagher.
    One of the greatest opening Riffs ever.

  • @TEEDUBS
    @TEEDUBS Рік тому +1

    Chapman wihout the dreads definitely caughty me off-guard; I've been out of the loop in this genre for few years, though. Phenominal video man. Loved every second of it.

  • @dangamber5707
    @dangamber5707 Рік тому +2

    Goes to show…there are endless great guitar licks! Keep on rocking!

  • @rockkevinrock
    @rockkevinrock Рік тому +1

    Just speaking from my own personal experiences when I first started out playing the guitar, I'd have to agree with Mike Bradley's recommendation of the Smells Like Teen Spirit riff, that one was probably the one single ubiquitous guitar riff of the early-to-mid 1990's that all of the kids were trying to learn.

  • @waynepurcell6058
    @waynepurcell6058 8 місяців тому

    I don't care about difficulty. If I wanted difficulty I'd be in some sort of military special forces. This is where I give the nod to Chapman's choice (total surprise lol). Just Got Paid isn't the most mind bending or "whatever", but it's damn sure the smoothest cool riff ever. Ry Cooder's slide guitar in the movie "Southern Comfort" soundtrack also shakes my soul. I get chills every time I hear it.

  • @Fullcollapse1
    @Fullcollapse1 Рік тому +1

    Mr brightside is definitely an awesome riff!

  • @TheSteveRule
    @TheSteveRule Рік тому

    I forget what the book was that my mother bought me but the first couple of pages showed you G, C, and D chords and showed the rhythm for wild thing. I’d fucked around with guitars before but this is what hooked me

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 5 місяців тому

      Wild Thing was wild!

  • @richy0318
    @richy0318 Рік тому

    Such a good thing Perf De Castro. A Filipino Musician was there rocking out ....