QUICK & BASIC TIPS | How to Write Modern/Prog/Djent Metal Guitar Riffs!

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
  • In this video, I will be sharing how I usually approach writing riffs for my videos and I hope you learn a thing or two so you can apply to your own playing instantly as well! Don't forget to subscribe for more content!
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  • @Mickosis
    @Mickosis  3 роки тому +16

    Don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you have gotten value from the video!!

  • @adrianvelante8014
    @adrianvelante8014 3 роки тому +22

    I've been writing a lot since the begining of quarantine and I've also been inspired by Mark Holcomb's style as well as other guitarists such as Tim Henson, Mario Camarena, Ollie Steele, Tosin Abasi, Manuel Gardner Fernandez, etc. This video was really helpful and I appreciate the lesson a lot. Consider me a new subscriber.

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +2

      That's awesome man! Those are my inspirations as well and I'm glad you dig it!

  • @Dirty_Diesel_Gabe
    @Dirty_Diesel_Gabe 2 роки тому +5

    Bro you are so good, don't ever quit UA-cam or music!!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for that! It means a lot!!

  • @itooo3156
    @itooo3156 3 роки тому +16

    love to see badass filipino prog guitarists!! don’t see many of us around where i’m from lol

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      I appreciate it man! Salamat!

  • @johnlloydzalsos975
    @johnlloydzalsos975 3 роки тому +11

    Sounds like mark, from periphery haha. Great work man! Thanks!

  • @Chris-od6he
    @Chris-od6he 3 роки тому +2

    12:45 so true. And I believe the only competition you should have with someone is yourself.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @dreameater9225
    @dreameater9225 Рік тому

    I still come back for that intro song. Never gets old.

  • @janisjostmanis6074
    @janisjostmanis6074 14 днів тому

    this was so good, from riffage to psychology, awesome man!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  13 днів тому +1

      Glad you liked it! Appreciate it a lot

  • @IMilja
    @IMilja 2 роки тому +4

    This is very interesting, I really like writing riffs myself just sitting down and experiment I actually hate learning pieces that already exist and I kinda force myself to do that but most of the time I’m just coming up with my own stuff but a lot of the times I do not like what I hear, I think this is really going to help me and I’m going to have a lot of fun with this as well, thanks

  • @LorenLeonard
    @LorenLeonard 3 роки тому +4

    Good stuff, I like how you keep it relatable. Thanks for sharing your friendly, and practical tips for creative song building.

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you liked it man! Thank you so much.

  • @ITzRobertoBRO
    @ITzRobertoBRO 2 роки тому

    I like the energy you put out my friend 🙌 good music and great vibes 🙌

  • @FrancoW1
    @FrancoW1 2 роки тому

    Very motivating, inspiring and useful tips. :) Subscribed!

  • @gabeclark3684
    @gabeclark3684 2 роки тому

    This is exactly what I was looking for and this is gonna help me make some awesome riffs!!

  • @jacksonharris1787
    @jacksonharris1787 4 місяці тому

    Love the sound, it's beautiful bro!

  • @HondoFelder
    @HondoFelder 3 роки тому

    Cool stuff man!

  • @roxasdemonslayer5983
    @roxasdemonslayer5983 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic job man! Love that you started a UA-cam channel! Informative and fun way to teach! I'm subbed! Keep them coming please.

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      I appreciate the support so much man! We'll try to make more soon!

  • @ded_griie
    @ded_griie 2 роки тому

    not enough LOOOOW. Good video, really helpfully

  • @hasibibnmizan9868
    @hasibibnmizan9868 3 роки тому

    Tons of value...Subbed! Looking forward to more instructional videos like this!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for the support!

  • @ellaquimmurallon643
    @ellaquimmurallon643 3 роки тому

    Great work man! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm beginner guitarist and this video helped me start creating my own riffs. Please continue to make videos like this, I'm sure madami kang matutulungan na mga Filipino guitarist.

  • @brtkm12
    @brtkm12 2 роки тому

    Very good vid, thanks pal

  • @jiimyyy
    @jiimyyy 2 роки тому +1

    Kani mao ning payter! 🔥

  • @RagingBigDog
    @RagingBigDog 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! Had a lot of great points in it. Subbing to see what other videos you release!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much, I appreciate it a lot! I hope I get to post out new stuff soon!

  • @Wingsoficarus90
    @Wingsoficarus90 3 роки тому

    Love it bro!!! Just subscribed.

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Glad you liked it man, I appreciate the support!

  • @Yang_Rot
    @Yang_Rot 3 роки тому

    amazing video! thank you so much!!!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad it helped!

  • @khay2210
    @khay2210 2 роки тому

    True stuff bro, just watched your video to confirm what I hear in all progmetal songs, it’s not really different chord progressions from what we already know, but there’s just a different groove to the progressive style.

  • @zorainfir5519
    @zorainfir5519 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome Micko! I play in a progressive melodic/dissonant death metal band and I was stucked, wanted to create some bridges and so but I wasn’t able to, so this is not really my style but to listen to different things like this usually helps you a lot and actually it did! So thank you man! Greetings from Germany!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the kind words man! I'm glad you found this helpful!

  • @kai45654
    @kai45654 3 роки тому

    That was very useful, thanks dude

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      I'm glad it is man! I appreciate it!

  • @loiseljyef4512
    @loiseljyef4512 11 місяців тому

    Thanks so muuucchhhhhh!!!!!!!

  • @Delone_Raven
    @Delone_Raven 3 роки тому

    Really impressd the way you improvise bro.
    Liked and Subbed...
    🤘🏻😊🤘🏻

  • @LTapsy
    @LTapsy Рік тому

    Salamat! This is really helpful my guy.

  • @mattabeln
    @mattabeln 4 місяці тому

    Dude, that song slapped!

  • @PrasanthLouis21
    @PrasanthLouis21 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! Keep it up!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      I appreciate the comment! Thanks man

  • @chrisbedan
    @chrisbedan 3 роки тому

    Yeah, man!!! Great job!!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Glad to see you here Chris!! I appreciate you checking it out!

  • @TheMeJustMe75
    @TheMeJustMe75 2 роки тому

    I need to start playing in drop c. I got a baritone Ibanez and I love the way it sounds.

  • @TinoHutabarat1984
    @TinoHutabarat1984 2 роки тому

    Bro thankyou so much , this so help , great lesson, i hope you can bring more breakdown lesson like this about modern metal riff , lead , rhtyhm n all aspect of this plini intervals mark holcomb style , best regards from
    Indonesia 🙏🙏 salute Mickosis Guitar Brother

  • @brampurwadi3245
    @brampurwadi3245 3 роки тому +1

    It is very helpful. An Indonesian here, quite proud of you oh my filipino fella :)

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks my dude! I appreciate it!

  • @gw4y42
    @gw4y42 3 роки тому

    Good stuff! You're a good lad

  • @diostaylow
    @diostaylow 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks man

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      You're welcome my dude! I hope it's informational!

  • @MrNumber1gator
    @MrNumber1gator 9 місяців тому

    Great thank you !!!!!!!!!!

  • @han90s47
    @han90s47 2 роки тому

    That guitar face.😄 Great tutorial btw. 😀

  • @captainskippah
    @captainskippah 2 роки тому

    I'm so glad I saw this. You saying around step 1 that I should think of the groove first shows that i dont need the fancy stuff to get *the sound*.
    I think my main problem is that I'm *heavily influenced* by early 2000s/2010s chugging style music. think Stick Stickly of Attack Attack. my grooves sound sooo metalcore.

  • @JeremyPrado
    @JeremyPrado 2 роки тому

    nice video bro, I've got a ton of good tips from your channel. all I need to do is to apply it... definitely not as easy as you would expect it to be because it takes some time to learn and improve. gotta start now
    thank you for sharing!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      It's true! It does take time so enjoy the journey! Thanks for your support!

    • @JeremyPrado
      @JeremyPrado 2 роки тому

      @@Mickosis your welcome bro... ang gaganda ng mga riffs and mixes mo. dami ko napupulot na ideas

  • @charlesalmero331
    @charlesalmero331 3 роки тому

    Astig!!!!

  • @ibanezrg320fm
    @ibanezrg320fm 3 роки тому

    I always have trouble with connecting chords via individual notes. That has always been my personal problem. But on that same note, you're right, you need to hear it in your head first and then pick it out. When I can't connect chords via individual notes, I have this bad habit of letting my fingers do what they want instead of what I imagine I want. The fingers just play whatever and it never sounds good. Gotta make your fingers pick out what's in your mind. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for the video!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      I fall in the same trap as well man. Going to shapes and sounds that is familiar in my brain. In some way, that's why alternate tunings work to inspire so as it messes your mind on what's familiar to it

  • @j.vtrigger813
    @j.vtrigger813 3 роки тому

    Nice stuff bro! Im sold and suscribed Tasty fucking playing.

  • @miks4496
    @miks4496 2 роки тому

    holy shit thanks for the tips man!
    Do a cover/tutorial on Mark Holcomb - JamUp Bias untitled riff

  • @avijithypersleepproject4733
    @avijithypersleepproject4733 3 роки тому

    hi sir i like your playing style so much ..

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much man!

  • @spotted556
    @spotted556 3 роки тому

    Make more man!
    gumawa kapa nang maraming modern
    Prog. riffs....etc!
    You deserve more subs!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks sa support man! I'll keep making!

  • @FlockofSmeagles
    @FlockofSmeagles Рік тому

    Out here sounding like djenty VanHalen from 84'.

  • @laci4194
    @laci4194 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much my man! Can I ask you what plugin did you use here? It sounds amazing

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks as well man! I believe I'm still using my AX8 here

    • @laci4194
      @laci4194 2 роки тому

      @@Mickosis Sick! I gotta get one asap

  • @amadeusrydensjo9552
    @amadeusrydensjo9552 3 роки тому +3

    What model of guitar is that? :0

  • @bencekollar8778
    @bencekollar8778 3 роки тому +2

    What is that guitar? Looks good

  • @mattabeln
    @mattabeln 4 місяці тому

    Now a Spotify listener!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 місяці тому

      I'm glad you like the music man!

  • @rjdc7463
    @rjdc7463 3 роки тому +3

    how do you write the drums on this son, what drum program you're using it sounds good.

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +3

      I have a guide on how to program drums on the channel! Thanks man

  • @cavemanwithinternet8945
    @cavemanwithinternet8945 3 роки тому

    New subscriber here. Pwede ka ba gumawa ng tutorial kung pano i dial ang djent tone?

  • @sha8119
    @sha8119 2 роки тому

    Ayus bai

  • @bossmarky8957
    @bossmarky8957 3 роки тому

    Sir can you make a video about the tone? Thanks.

  • @aaronpatnaik1537
    @aaronpatnaik1537 2 роки тому

    You are so amazing brother love from india ❤️😭

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      No you are! Thanks man

  • @tfwnoyandere
    @tfwnoyandere 3 роки тому

    6:47 lmao good video

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Hahaha thanks man! Glad you dig the reference

  • @nigeljannarceda7788
    @nigeljannarceda7788 3 роки тому

    Hi Micko! Was wondering ano mga ginamit mo to achieve your tone and how you record it kasi ang linis. I'm also a fan of Mark Holcomb and I really love his tone especially sa mga big chords niya. Thanks man!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Thanks man! For this one I record using the Fractal Audio AX8 going into the PC!

    • @nigeljannarceda7788
      @nigeljannarceda7788 3 роки тому

      @@Mickosis nice! Became a subscriber and I'll be checking out for more

  • @projektmetrock
    @projektmetrock 2 роки тому

    Hey po all in all you are awesome 🤗 🤗.. You are a kind fillipino 🤗 and your lesson is pretty good. Thank you mabuti 😋..

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Ingat parati!

    • @projektmetrock
      @projektmetrock 2 роки тому

      @@Mickosis bro im indian but i love fillipino people.. They are so kind and fun loving people ☺.. And you are one hell bsdass guitarist 😉 😎 i like yours accent too ☺️☺️☺️. Stay blessed and safe ☺

  • @polymerbikes
    @polymerbikes 3 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @marklevinsondizon8544
    @marklevinsondizon8544 2 роки тому

    Hi! Anu yung mga chords na ginamit mo sa vid? Curious lang hehe

  • @MarcReinl
    @MarcReinl 3 роки тому

    🌸🌸

  • @chrisharvey5312
    @chrisharvey5312 3 роки тому

    Great riff. Have you written the whole song?

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks man! Trying to find its own home on my second EP!

    • @chrisharvey5312
      @chrisharvey5312 3 роки тому

      @@Mickosis Right on. I'm sure it'll find its home well and I cannot wait to hear the full track. Cheers!

  • @wikkrmusic
    @wikkrmusic 3 роки тому +1

    Zero dislikes
    *"Perfectly balanced, as all things should be."*
    In all seriousness, thank you for this UwU

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      That's Ember Spirit in Dota right? Thanks man, I'm surprised on that as well! 😂 I'm glad you find it informative!

  • @chasettnl3740
    @chasettnl3740 3 роки тому +1

    what guitar is that?

  • @Danyu91
    @Danyu91 3 роки тому

    Mickosis! whats your guitar scale, string gauge and pickups??

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      I believe it's 25-27, 11-56 strings and BKP ragnaroks!

    • @Danyu91
      @Danyu91 3 роки тому

      it sounds amazing! i got Mark Holcomb's AO 7 since its the more affordable ones compared to any BKP lol. plus, pinoy pride xD

  • @HermanQuinones-yu8go
    @HermanQuinones-yu8go Рік тому

    Ano effects yan idol?

  • @nickrutherford7576
    @nickrutherford7576 Місяць тому

    Subscribed! What’s the tuning please?

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  Місяць тому

      Thank you! It's Drop C!

  • @jeremyeasterling1837
    @jeremyeasterling1837 3 роки тому +1

    Any tabs?

  • @seekcret535
    @seekcret535 3 роки тому

    Filipino ka ba pre? HAHAHA
    Salamaat! Malaking bagay to

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Yup! Haha salamat!

  • @arjunjsatheesh8899
    @arjunjsatheesh8899 3 роки тому +1

    A mix breakdown tutorial would be gr8

  • @blakemccleery9278
    @blakemccleery9278 2 роки тому

    So, many people have asked what kind of guitar that is and you havent replied?.... so I will also adk... what kind if guitar is that? It looks like a kit build, am I correct? Strandberd broden type obviously, but is it a kit? And if so, where did you get yours?!!! I Really want to build my own broden type!!!!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      It's actually on my channel, and I believe I answered one in the bottom already as well! It's a Nof Customs Atlas 6 man!

  • @catjesusbean
    @catjesusbean 3 роки тому

    That sub count tho👀👀

  • @SavageBambi
    @SavageBambi 2 місяці тому

    dissonances, drum beats played on guitar and quick high note changes. thats it basically every metalcore song :D

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 місяці тому

      You nailed it!

  • @mikecausman1420
    @mikecausman1420 2 роки тому

    what were the weird chords that you did around 6:20 ? That's the reason that I came here...

  • @homeschool6538
    @homeschool6538 2 роки тому

    ive never heared f be called e# before lol

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому

      Oh did I? Haha goes to show how nervous I am making videos 😂

  • @ianbarber2937
    @ianbarber2937 2 роки тому

    Plini

  • @rianarisandi610
    @rianarisandi610 3 роки тому

    Tune??

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      It's a demo of mine!

  • @how2squeal4real83
    @how2squeal4real83 3 роки тому

    Are u the filipino misha mansoor?

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      HAHA I wish man! Thanks!

    • @how2squeal4real83
      @how2squeal4real83 3 роки тому

      Seriously your riffs has that vibe and you seem to have the same sense of humor like him

    • @how2squeal4real83
      @how2squeal4real83 3 роки тому

      Btw sick album!

  • @batousai619
    @batousai619 3 роки тому

    Enjoying watching this while eating Cheetos.

  • @kylqwe2309
    @kylqwe2309 3 роки тому

    nc

  • @user-su5sq5ib3i
    @user-su5sq5ib3i 3 роки тому

    Dude your playing 80s hair metal riffs with a pinch of djent

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not? Hahaha I see it though!

    • @user-su5sq5ib3i
      @user-su5sq5ib3i 3 роки тому

      @@Mickosis I think it sounds really good

  • @brendonnschoeman8673
    @brendonnschoeman8673 Рік тому

    connect a fort lol

  • @Cestariarts
    @Cestariarts 2 роки тому

    That's the weirdest fanned frets I have ever seen, why did you chose to have the vertical fret there? I see no advantage on that

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  2 роки тому +1

      It's actually just to support lower string gauges on the 6 since this is primarily my low tuned 6! Totally get where you're coming from though!

  • @guitaristssuck8979
    @guitaristssuck8979 3 роки тому

    You really wanna teach how to write riffs? Lol that sounds a bit pretentious, are you sure about that?

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому +1

      Not really trying to be pretentious, just trying to share how I usually write!

  • @ellaquimmurallon643
    @ellaquimmurallon643 3 роки тому

    Great work man! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm beginner guitarist and this video helped me start creating my own riffs. Please continue to make videos like this, I'm sure madami kang matutulungan na mga Filipino guitarist.

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Salamat brother! Yeah, I just really want to help anyone who's stuck in a rut, and of course to those who are beginning. I'm glad naka tulong sayo!

  • @johnlloydzalsos975
    @johnlloydzalsos975 3 роки тому +8

    Sounds like mark, from periphery haha. Great work man! Thanks!

    • @Mickosis
      @Mickosis  3 роки тому

      Glad you dig it man!

  • @drakevicentelatorre855
    @drakevicentelatorre855 2 роки тому

    what guitar is that?