3 Styles of Drop D Riffs

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  • @davidcerullojr9948
    @davidcerullojr9948 3 роки тому +285

    Love the Danny Carrey Tshirt

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +24

      It's actually a Ballast Point shirt.

    • @dutchmastah07
      @dutchmastah07 3 роки тому +53

      @@axeofcreation r/woosh

    • @TheGlickening
      @TheGlickening 3 роки тому +2

      Hahaha heck yea dude ;)

    • @TheGlickening
      @TheGlickening 3 роки тому +8

      He didn't get the octopus reference I guess

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +47

      Well, DC has an octopus shirt available. I didn't realize this was a joke because of that. My bad y'all.

  • @nickdoeden5847
    @nickdoeden5847 3 роки тому +84

    That tone is amazing

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +13

      ML Sound Lab

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 3 роки тому +9

      @@axeofcreation 😱Noooooo! It's digital....?? Oh man...I was raving about that tone too! What will I tell my guitar player friends!? 😆

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +17

      Tech has come a long way. Still doesn't beat the real thing but it gets the job done.

    • @grimmseti
      @grimmseti 3 роки тому +2

      @@axeofcreation What settings on ML Soundlab did you use to create that sound?

  • @F_Bardamu
    @F_Bardamu 3 роки тому +64

    Love the satin finish on this guitar. Way classier than the usual glossy.

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +4

      Agreed! Never been a big fan of glossy finishes.

    • @letsgobrandon8271
      @letsgobrandon8271 Рік тому +1

      11a❤ 5:50 😂​@@axeofcreationmy cat sent this message. I was petting her while you were jamming and this is what she said.😂😂😂

  • @EVH5150iii
    @EVH5150iii 3 роки тому +49

    That first riff. So tight. So crunchy.

    • @metalriffs6276
      @metalriffs6276 3 роки тому +2

      Its basically the "For whom the bell tolls" riff by Metallica!! LOL funny, He says "lamb of god, pantera" LOL ... wow.

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +11

      It's not "basically" For Whom the bell tolls, that song and riff is a completely different harmony. And Yeah, Lamb of God - 11th Hour. Thanks for playing.

    • @metalriffs6276
      @metalriffs6276 3 роки тому

      @@axeofcreation in your opinion. but it is basically for whom the bell tolls. slight variation only. when i first heard it i thought for sure he was just playing that riff...shocked me when he said what he said. but you do you.

    • @5kr3aminMunk33
      @5kr3aminMunk33 3 роки тому +5

      @@metalriffs6276 I mean, it's really in your opinion because he wrote the riff and also has a channel dedicated to things like music theory, I would trust his distinction over yours, random youtube commenter.

    • @metalriffs6276
      @metalriffs6276 3 роки тому

      @@5kr3aminMunk33 LOL so your saying there is no way in hell that he can write a riff that accidently or intentionally is the same as an existing, other band's riff??? are you serious?? wow...the internet strikes again.

  • @splix85
    @splix85 3 роки тому +16

    I love that you go into enough theory to have an understanding of whats going on and why, but not so much that you turn playing into homework. subscribed!

  • @MegaCurtisimo
    @MegaCurtisimo 3 роки тому +61

    I came for the riffs & stayed for those sweet ass inlays

    • @charliewebb2216
      @charliewebb2216 3 роки тому +1

      Inlays are exactly what’s in my Carvin ! Considering it’s a Kiesel that kinda makes sense now lol beautiful though regardless

  • @jessebaron686
    @jessebaron686 3 роки тому +27

    That guitar is fire man, not even talking about the octo-shirt

    • @jery3385
      @jery3385 3 роки тому

      Honestly, it looks so smooth, the inlays are beautiful as well.

  • @benevans801
    @benevans801 3 роки тому +20

    Really appreciate the content on AoC. As a Tool fanatic and a confirmed Drop D addict this channel is a personal fav

  • @taylorh1246
    @taylorh1246 3 роки тому +25

    Real cool video - short, focused, and explained well. Now I didn't learn anything because I've been playing for so long and these are all ideas I've already picked up, but I appreciate you putting it into words these concepts that just sit in my noodle for years.

  • @ShortCranks
    @ShortCranks 3 місяці тому

    So freaking good! Best guitar videos i've seen on the tube. Thanks brother!

  • @ladyjulia4038
    @ladyjulia4038 3 роки тому +6

    I'm a bass player but this was still super helpful. As well your tone is ferocious! Keep killing it.

  • @ЗахарЛитвинов-е9ю
    @ЗахарЛитвинов-е9ю 2 роки тому +3

    The 3rd riff was absolutely sick tho. Just proved to me that harmonic minor is one of the best scales for metal

  • @Kelvin-ud4pz
    @Kelvin-ud4pz Рік тому +1

    Damn dude that kiesels matte black burst looking finish is insaane🔥🔥

  • @Ashadowtotheworld
    @Ashadowtotheworld 3 роки тому +47

    “Metallica’s Breadfan”
    Budgie: am I a joke to you?

  • @elia8544
    @elia8544 3 роки тому +12

    That guitar is perfect

  • @drinsouthwestWA
    @drinsouthwestWA 3 роки тому +1

    simple effective, i like it...no wonder the common theme is the common theme, hats off drop D lords, Thanks Greg

  • @TheRealCAPerry
    @TheRealCAPerry 3 роки тому +6

    Yay! I understood one! Also, ‘Outshined’.

  • @Heartstrong_Productions
    @Heartstrong_Productions 3 роки тому +1

    I'm so happy to see Kiesel stuff become more and more used nowadays. To me, they were always some of the nicest guitars out there.

  • @dieselsal9440
    @dieselsal9440 3 роки тому +2

    This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched. Based on how you spoke and explained the video I thought this was gonna be simple and tame, then you pimp slapped me across the face with that first riff so now I’m gonna stick around.

  • @realartjom
    @realartjom 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks. I also enjoy playing the 0356 type riffs, combined with that cliché 3 -> 5 on the A-string.

  • @eoinbrickley349
    @eoinbrickley349 3 роки тому +11

    2nd riff is my favorite, so soundgarden like

  • @eeeekk1206
    @eeeekk1206 3 роки тому +2

    Greg would love to see a rundown of 4 degrees the whole song. You are the best when it comes to Tool lessons.

  • @Kyoujin710
    @Kyoujin710 3 роки тому +3

    Love your channel I have for years and I really appreciate the way you explained context because so many music teachers will hand you all the tools and just say go for it your videos always make me understand music better

  • @jomama2892
    @jomama2892 3 роки тому +1

    Great informative video it’s helped me out and definitely a fun tuning to keep making up riffs !

  • @GameDevMadeEasy
    @GameDevMadeEasy 3 роки тому +6

    I have a 7 string and the tuning I have been playing with on it is G, D, A, D, G, B, E. Perhaps you could talk about it a bit in a future video?

    • @rileythompson5127
      @rileythompson5127 3 роки тому +2

      I like A D A D G B E

    • @GameDevMadeEasy
      @GameDevMadeEasy 3 роки тому +2

      @@rileythompson5127 B, D, A, D, G, B, E is also fun. But doing a power chord on the low strings is a bit of a stretch. The upside is riffing is pretty fun.

  • @ricktheexplorer
    @ricktheexplorer 2 роки тому

    You're really good. I've been watching and learning all week. Subbed.

  • @bteague333
    @bteague333 3 роки тому +37

    Such a nasty, grungy tone, but still versatile.

  • @PrakharPlaysGuitars
    @PrakharPlaysGuitars 3 роки тому +1

    What an amazing lesson! More drop tuning + music theory please! Subscribed!

  • @masterspin7796
    @masterspin7796 Рік тому

    Cool lesson nice guitar...I have a Carvin from 1996 and a Kiesel with EMG "HET" pickups...

  • @tonyjones1560
    @tonyjones1560 2 роки тому

    Now THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about! I could be stupid, but I’d rather “riff” than solo! I’ll probably try this in standard first…but the possibilities are endless! Thank you. Subscribed!

  • @quantumofburningsteel5881
    @quantumofburningsteel5881 3 роки тому +2

    Very nice Greg, good inspiration for my current skill level.

  • @caliskaterdrummer
    @caliskaterdrummer 3 роки тому

    I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Kiesel showroom. You have great content man! I dig it!!

  • @wallskog333
    @wallskog333 3 роки тому +1

    great vid for the newer players to build off of . something easy fun to start showing different pathways . good stuff 👏

  • @AdamM12590
    @AdamM12590 3 роки тому +7

    As someone who REALLY digs Lamb of God, that first riff completely ravaged my entire being.....i MUST play it

  • @McFly007ish
    @McFly007ish Рік тому

    Great tone. Great riffs. Great teaching. Just found your channel. Subscribing.

  • @_baiken_
    @_baiken_ 3 роки тому +3

    that last one hits different mate

  • @elmershiflett8154
    @elmershiflett8154 Рік тому

    Sounds good, I love playing around with drop d

  • @rjc7289
    @rjc7289 3 роки тому +15

    Style #4 of drop D riffing -- all of those classic Van Halen riffs from the Fair Warning album.

  • @legon85
    @legon85 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing, great baseline

  • @TobeyFairre7861
    @TobeyFairre7861 3 роки тому +6

    The second riff makes me think of Slither by Velvet Revolver

  • @GrimmFLawless
    @GrimmFLawless 3 роки тому +1

    I immediately thought of Soundgarden on that second riff. Then you said Spoonman. No doubt!

  • @Neomuth
    @Neomuth 2 роки тому

    10/10 lesson. Just perfect.

  • @CubeZanimation
    @CubeZanimation Рік тому

    Awesome video, great ideas!

  • @royalmarine1011
    @royalmarine1011 3 роки тому +1

    Almost 100k So close man keep it up!!

  • @ВасилийВнучков-ч6ъ
    @ВасилийВнучков-ч6ъ 3 роки тому +1

    Good lesson! Thank you.

  • @Locoandchooch
    @Locoandchooch 3 роки тому +2

    Surprised he doesn’t have more subs. You actually learn something.

  • @UBRLND-X
    @UBRLND-X Рік тому

    Great breakdown

  • @jeraldtorbiso9925
    @jeraldtorbiso9925 3 роки тому

    Thanks to this tutorial very great

  • @ocliverpool
    @ocliverpool 3 роки тому +2

    Another amazing video, thank you!

  • @cheetorb
    @cheetorb 3 роки тому +2

    Always inspiring!! Thanks Greg🔥🔥🔥

  • @jamesconnor601
    @jamesconnor601 3 роки тому

    great tutorial thanks so much for making

  • @alessandrozucchelli5905
    @alessandrozucchelli5905 3 роки тому

    Very useful insight! Thanks! Like the logic applied...

  • @cecilhunter5228
    @cecilhunter5228 3 роки тому

    Great video my dude

  • @MACHETE_KILMISTER
    @MACHETE_KILMISTER 6 місяців тому

    Gracias tron!!

  • @grimmseti
    @grimmseti 3 роки тому

    Would you PLEASE do a vudeo on this tone?!

  • @Nihilist1974
    @Nihilist1974 3 роки тому

    A Great help video, thank you!

  • @chaggasfernandes
    @chaggasfernandes 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @curtpozzi5527
    @curtpozzi5527 3 роки тому +3

    I noticed a bit of Jerry Cantrell style there, would you touch on that in one of your up and coming clips?

  • @mattdrake7694
    @mattdrake7694 2 роки тому

    Great video thanks

  • @MrT013d0
    @MrT013d0 3 роки тому

    Great tone btw man!

  • @sanicleo2382
    @sanicleo2382 3 роки тому

    Where do I buy that flannel?

  • @raymeedc
    @raymeedc 3 місяці тому

    Good Stuff, but I wish you guys demonstrating your strokes with extreme overdrive would also repeat each riff with a relatively clean example so that we can hear what the heck it sounds like sans over the top “enhancement”. Just a suggestion, but one that’s shared by many I play with.

  • @voronOsphere
    @voronOsphere 3 роки тому

    Great Lesson/Tips! Thanks!!!

  • @bigbrainmcflurry2425
    @bigbrainmcflurry2425 3 роки тому

    Ok I’m gonna follow you for when I get an electric

  • @dogbehavior420
    @dogbehavior420 3 роки тому

    Curious, if one can pedal the open a string and play notes on the d string simultaneously?

  • @MrDoomGuy93
    @MrDoomGuy93 3 роки тому +1

    1st riff reminds me of old school Command & Conquer.

  • @evgenylevchenya269
    @evgenylevchenya269 2 роки тому

    Thanks a lot

  • @rndyify
    @rndyify 3 роки тому

    Very helpful

  • @g-worrecordsproduction5526
    @g-worrecordsproduction5526 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial Salute to you Sir,

  • @allboutthemojo
    @allboutthemojo 3 роки тому

    Brilliant. Thank you!

  • @normalwhiteguy1555
    @normalwhiteguy1555 2 роки тому

    THANKS BUD

  • @MasoudBeglari84
    @MasoudBeglari84 3 роки тому +1

    Very usefull bro. Tnx

  • @anthonymarin6414
    @anthonymarin6414 5 місяців тому

    R you using any other EFX with your distortion and can you please tell me were your settings are set at

  • @frettingitforward
    @frettingitforward Рік тому

    Cool stuff fella’ 😮

  • @SlapChop1000
    @SlapChop1000 3 роки тому

    Sweet...thanks

  • @mikarage3677
    @mikarage3677 2 роки тому

    Excellente. Does this works with bass too?

  • @nathan.nile03
    @nathan.nile03 3 роки тому

    Time to get my Shinedown on

  • @avelinomike
    @avelinomike 3 роки тому

    Thanks man.

  • @QuackSpeed
    @QuackSpeed 3 роки тому +4

    first song sounds *EXTREMELY* Lamb of God, but the last two were both like, 100% Tool

  • @destroystream
    @destroystream Рік тому

    Which size of strings are you using On les Paul for drop D? 10-46 is enough?

  • @paulriguccini3416
    @paulriguccini3416 Рік тому

    Melvins are the drop D goat

  • @starsonmars9429
    @starsonmars9429 3 роки тому

    There is much more in drop D with big and bright major chords. U can play riffs say in key of E and then use the open D and A.

  • @lawndart188s
    @lawndart188s 2 роки тому

    What gauge strings are you using sir? Look light.
    Thanks!

  • @y.5220
    @y.5220 3 роки тому

    Greetings from Brazil!
    Love your videos

  • @mameng666
    @mameng666 3 роки тому

    Such a delicious tone

  • @RandyJohnson777
    @RandyJohnson777 3 роки тому +1

    Freakin sweet riffage here!!!

  • @cesarnaggisch6320
    @cesarnaggisch6320 3 роки тому +5

    You're forgetting the most used one.. the pedal style riff. 000D and then riff on the A string. Like Unholy confessions.

  • @Mannymayhem94
    @Mannymayhem94 3 роки тому

    Anyone else think of A7X Pantera walk cover on that first riff?

  • @raygenchevallier1506
    @raygenchevallier1506 Рік тому

    Riff 1 - Lamb of God/RATM/Slipknot
    Riff 2 - Disturbed/Godsmack/Soundgarden
    Riff 3 - Slayer/Tool/Muse

  • @Cymanytb
    @Cymanytb 3 роки тому

    great video! Thank you!

  • @eleazarcoello2660
    @eleazarcoello2660 5 місяців тому

    Nice video man! Can you tell us, what string gauge do you use in your Kiesel guitar for this tune?

  • @jeff36gay
    @jeff36gay Рік тому

    Thank you for the guitar knowledge my brother

  • @chriswatson6806
    @chriswatson6806 3 роки тому

    This is exactly what I was looking for

  • @tomaszzajac8531
    @tomaszzajac8531 3 роки тому

    Awesome - as always

  • @quickscopeoneeighty9158
    @quickscopeoneeighty9158 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! For the first riff, it would be easier to note in 6/8, just so you wont have so many triplet brackets

  • @chadm9944
    @chadm9944 3 роки тому +1

    Second riff reminds me of three days grace

  • @joshs8344
    @joshs8344 3 роки тому +3

    Love your work as always man... I do have a random question though, what kind of strings do you use? I'm just curious because I've used Heavy Bottom slinkys for a long time and I think that is more of my "Adam Jones Fanboy" thinking and I want to experiment with different gauge strings/brands and whatnot

    • @axeofcreation
      @axeofcreation  3 роки тому +1

      I'm a slinky man myself as well. I tend to usually use 10s, if I know I'll be playing in strictly Drop D, I'll go a little thicker on the low string.

  • @CizerKedi
    @CizerKedi 2 роки тому

    1:20 i love Roots Bloody Roots!

  • @iforgotthenamemate
    @iforgotthenamemate Рік тому

    If something works, no matter how simple and clichè, its Good.

  • @martywortman3215
    @martywortman3215 2 роки тому

    Great lessons I just found your channel. What pedal or amp do you get that sound. It’s awesome