Once again, a fantastic foray into your process, your sound and ingenuity. That sounds incredible and ultimately appealing. More than that, I love the comments after the lesson. They really resonate. Yes, we come here for your metal. It's something that draws us together. But more than that, we- most of us, play for the sake of music. Regardless of the genre. I'll always be a metal head, but when I play, it's bluesy. That's my gravity. Thank you so much, for being you and what you give back to us in the community, brother.
Thanks for the fun lesson. I just bought 2 Schecter guitars from 2 different people. -A satin black 5 string Bass. -A satin black six string guitar set up in D Standard. Looking forward to some D Standard and 5 string Bass lessons in 2023
Schecter, a man of culture. I'm definitely a Schecter fangirl at this point. The punch well above their price point, and I have three 5-string basses and now a guitar from them >_>
I think its crazy that when I first started playing guitar I always played in Drop D or Drop C or Drop A. For the past 15 years I've been playing in only Standard: Black Metal/Old School Death Metal etc.
I think this has given me an idea to finish a song im working on for my band. Each verse intensifies a little, there's a soft bridge, and then I come in after with something kinda thrashy/angry but it wasn't quite working. Something like this might! And also, to anyone that likes E standard (I do!), you can simulate dropped tunings by playing 4ths (ie play like you're in Drop D). Example, play the 3rd fret on the E and A strings and it will get you most of the way there to a C power chord :) Slightly different voicing, a little more sinister-sounding imo, or sadder, or darker, etc. I started playing with this technique as a breakdown after this riff and it sounds really cool.
I discovered this too, recently. The sus4 can work as a regular power-chord, 'cause of the "inversion of intevals". (switching the 4th to 5th depending on where you set the root-note) This works really well and "a little more sinister" would be good term to describe it. Good luck with you bridge!
Great lesson . And I like standard E also although I recently recorded a song with a riff based in E flat tuning . Also to your point about ideas coming up that are different than what you listen to most . That's what happens with me most of the time . I love listening to death metal , sludge metal etc. but much of my stuff sounds more in the hard rock/classic rock vein . But I love that type of music too so it's all good ! Great content as usual .
Great video Jason but I especially love the last bit about not necessarily playing what you listen to. I LOVE Death Metal in the gym like you and I try to play it but it just doesn't come out right for me lol I'd love a video on this topic as well. Keep it metal brother \m/
I think Atheist played in E standard too, it works for Death Metal definitely 👍 I think some heavier bands that play in B, A and drop A lose some of the definition in their tone
Yeah man, I feel the same and was talking to a good friend about that while at a live show…one band was tuned really low. You could see their fingers moving but couldn’t really hear the notes being played
@jasonstallworth I think that's one of the good things about playing in standard.. you do get a clear separation of the bass and guitar parts. I really liked Mortician but felt that it is too low
Hi jason i am new to the World of guitar Playing. I got a simple question, is it okay to play your riffs in another standard tuning for example D Standard? Or are there any Problems Greets
Awesome riff Jason 🤘🤘🤘 I haven't really tried other tunings other than drop D a few times. Not sure it's a preference thing, just don't want to overload what I'm learning. With this riff, I found myself working out what degree of the scale you were playing. It helped work out why it sounded good, but also helps with ideas to expand on, or even just change the key. Lots to learn, but enjoying adding in theory. Keep it Metal 🤘🤘🤘
That makes sense, sticking with one tuning and keeping things simple so that you can master what you're wanting to do. Oh, I'm going to be adding some guitar parts to Ken's Metal Music Theory course soon!
I know they're not melodic,, but Obituarys first release "slowly we rot" is the only album from them that's in standard tuning, yet I think it's their heaviest
I'm with you Jason, Standard Tuning lives on!!!
It's always been my preference. I've tried other tunings but quickly reverted back to standard.
Love it! This sounds absolutely killer for just being tuned to E
It does make the riff stand out!
Once again, a fantastic foray into your process, your sound and ingenuity. That sounds incredible and ultimately appealing. More than that, I love the comments after the lesson. They really resonate. Yes, we come here for your metal. It's something that draws us together. But more than that, we- most of us, play for the sake of music. Regardless of the genre. I'll always be a metal head, but when I play, it's bluesy. That's my gravity. Thank you so much, for being you and what you give back to us in the community, brother.
Thank you, brother, I really appreciate that.
Yeah, I tend to play a lot of acoustic these days, almost more than electric!
Thanks for the fun lesson.
I just bought 2 Schecter guitars from 2 different people.
-A satin black 5 string Bass.
-A satin black six string guitar set up in D Standard.
Looking forward to some D Standard and 5 string Bass lessons in 2023
I love 5 string basses! Always heard great things about Schecters but haven't spent much time playing them.
Schecter, a man of culture. I'm definitely a Schecter fangirl at this point. The punch well above their price point, and I have three 5-string basses and now a guitar from them >_>
great talk at the end. I connected with the part : "When I sit to write/play, other things come out".
Thank you. There's a sense of freedom that we give ourselves when we acknowledge and accept that.
I think its crazy that when I first started playing guitar I always played in Drop D or Drop C or Drop A. For the past 15 years I've been playing in only Standard: Black Metal/Old School Death Metal etc.
You are absolutely right but heav you seen the Gangsta's Paradise, Serial Killer version? ua-cam.com/video/2EYftzL591E/v-deo.html
Standard tuning really gives those styles sort of a bite, if that makes sense!
I think this has given me an idea to finish a song im working on for my band. Each verse intensifies a little, there's a soft bridge, and then I come in after with something kinda thrashy/angry but it wasn't quite working. Something like this might!
And also, to anyone that likes E standard (I do!), you can simulate dropped tunings by playing 4ths (ie play like you're in Drop D). Example, play the 3rd fret on the E and A strings and it will get you most of the way there to a C power chord :) Slightly different voicing, a little more sinister-sounding imo, or sadder, or darker, etc. I started playing with this technique as a breakdown after this riff and it sounds really cool.
Emily, that's awesome to hear (and you'll have to drop us a link to your idea on Discord when it's done!)
Love your tips as well!
I discovered this too, recently. The sus4 can work as a regular power-chord, 'cause of the "inversion of intevals". (switching the 4th to 5th depending on where you set the root-note) This works really well and "a little more sinister" would be good term to describe it. Good luck with you bridge!
Great lesson . And I like standard E also although I recently recorded a song with a riff based in E flat tuning . Also to your point about ideas coming up that are different than what you listen to most . That's what happens with me most of the time . I love listening to death metal , sludge metal etc. but much of my stuff sounds more in the hard rock/classic rock vein . But I love that type of music too so it's all good ! Great content as usual .
Man, I'm right there with you. I also write a lot of acoustic style music as I play 2-3 live acoustic shows a week. So that just naturally comes out.
This is why I come here and why your channel is special. Thank you Jason 🤘
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Thanks as always!!
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Agree, with u Jason.
I feel free to play some clean, not only metal, so down-tunning is not appropriate in that case.
It's good to hear you're playing other styles
Thanks bro. You are awesome
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Dude you are a great teacher! This is so much fun 😀
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Great video Jason but I especially love the last bit about not necessarily playing what you listen to. I LOVE Death Metal in the gym like you and I try to play it but it just doesn't come out right for me lol
I'd love a video on this topic as well. Keep it metal brother \m/
I'm with you! I'm usually listening to bands like Amon Amarth and Arch Enemy in the gym!
Another great video! thanks. I can't wait to give it a go and try recording 2 guitars in harmony.
Yeah those harmonizing guitars add so much to your riffs!
Having listened to a bit of your stuff, I can't help but to think that your a fan of old school Mortification...
Dude, I saw Mortification live in Atlanta back in 93-94! Always loved Scrolls of the Megalloth, especially that killer intro to Nocturnal
I think Atheist played in E standard too, it works for Death Metal definitely 👍 I think some heavier bands that play in B, A and drop A lose some of the definition in their tone
Yeah man, I feel the same and was talking to a good friend about that while at a live show…one band was tuned really low. You could see their fingers moving but couldn’t really hear the notes being played
@jasonstallworth I think that's one of the good things about playing in standard.. you do get a clear separation of the bass and guitar parts. I really liked Mortician but felt that it is too low
Hi jason i am new to the World of guitar Playing. I got a simple question, is it okay to play your riffs in another standard tuning for example D Standard? Or are there any Problems Greets
Welcome to this cool world of guitar! You can play any riff in any tuning. There's no impact.
I know this is late but are you muting the E when you do the riffs on the A? My E keeps its sustain if I don’t. Thanks!
I don’t recall but I always encourage folks to take my riffs and build on them. Try different things and see what works best for you
Sylosis loves a good ol e standard riff 💪💪
You are absolutely right but heav you seen the Gangsta's Paradise, Serial Killer version? ua-cam.com/video/2EYftzL591E/v-deo.html
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Awesome riff Jason 🤘🤘🤘
I haven't really tried other tunings other than drop D a few times. Not sure it's a preference thing, just don't want to overload what I'm learning.
With this riff, I found myself working out what degree of the scale you were playing. It helped work out why it sounded good, but also helps with ideas to expand on, or even just change the key. Lots to learn, but enjoying adding in theory.
Keep it Metal 🤘🤘🤘
That makes sense, sticking with one tuning and keeping things simple so that you can master what you're wanting to do.
Oh, I'm going to be adding some guitar parts to Ken's Metal Music Theory course soon!
First one!!!!
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This gives me Amon Amarth vibes
Love some Amon Amarth!
@@jasonstallworth Have you seen the video of the guys from DragonForce writing an Amon Amarth song?
Nope
Yep
I know they're not melodic,, but Obituarys first release "slowly we rot" is the only album from them that's in standard tuning, yet I think it's their heaviest
Such a great album!
@@jasonstallworth ye, still their best imo🤘