Instructor: Lucas FowlerLevel: IntermediateTopic: Cool RiffsStyle: Rock
Excerpt: Hey all,
We're going to tackle some of the cool sounds produced by the riff lord, Tom Morello. I've put together a short track with a heavy riff, DJ inspired verse and the infamous record scratching sounds you hear on tracks like "Bulls On Parade".
Happy riffing!
Instructor: Lucas FowlerLevel: BeginnerTopic: Cool RiffsStyle: Rock
Excerpt: First, lets tackle the loose, funky riff that makes the song groove. This is a very simple idea that involves keeping your picking hand loose and consistent on the attack, allowing your fretting hand to determine when notes jump out.
Instructor: Lucas FowlerLevel: BeginnerTopic: Cool RiffsStyle: Rock
Excerpt: For part 3, we'll use an extremely simple technique to generate the RATM feel. The rhythm is the most important factor here, but the tone is very important as well. Remember to be as precise and clean as possible here, the opposite of the previous part of the song!
Instructor: Lucas FowlerLevel: IntermediateTopic: EffectsStyle: Rock
Excerpt: Finally, lets try our hand at reproducing the "record scratch" sound we hear on "Bulls On Parade". This is done via toggle switch gating. The tone of the guitar will need to be very treble heavy and sensitive to make this easier, I recommend using a wah wah pedal with the toe all the way down. Remember to think of your toggle switch as a kill-switch and use ...