DROP D RIFFS That Taught Me Guitar
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- What Drop D riff inspired you the most?
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What Drop D riff inspired you the most?
Sugar we're going down swinging lol
A good few Muse songs, like New Born.
Muse got me into the drop D tuning. Psycho, The Handler, Micro Cuts, Reapers, New Born and Hyper Music.
Everlong! Massive Foo Fighters fan!!!!
Outshined by Soundgarden. Real dirty sludgey chuggy stuff. Big influence on me
I pretty much learned Drop D just from Soundgarden riffs. So many good ones to pick from just one band. Outshined, Spoonman, Taree, Nothing To Say, the list just keeps going!
They're the reason I started a band
Outshined still shines…so much groove with that heavy feel. Great riff…great song.
Same 👍
“Everlong” was not only the first Drop D song I learned, but also the first song I ever learned on guitar.
Straight into the D regions, huh? Nice.
I just learned it, 20 years in. Never a big FF guy
Great, now you can play Deftone's
Drive (Far away)
Bro no way same here! I was just 9 years old! My dad got me a guitar for Christmas because I could play every song on on guitar hero and rock band on expert with ease. Little did he know he would start an amazing hobby and outfit to carry with me for the rest of my life.
Great song and riff
Slither by Velvet Revolver opened my eyes to the lovely world of drop tuning.
Same here! Id already heard RATM songs but slithers what piqued my curiosity
@@joshevans3961 Slither was the first one I learned how to play, not sure what the first drop tuning song I heard was. I was born in 99 so I’d guess Korn lol.
That and Psycho by Muse for me. Not exactly my favorite songs in hindsight, but I loved playing on the open D and then turning it into a power chord just with a slight shift.
HEYYYY!!
Yeah, I learned how to play this song, then I came up with my own riff to a song I wrote from a variation of that riff( not copying it ,but influenced by it).
Synyster Gates is classically trained and has a really unique sound. One of the best of our generation.
Hearing Unholy Confessions put a huge smile on my face! The first drop D song I ever learned and remains near and dear to my heart to this day
first lick i learnt was van halens eruption tapping lick. took me weeks to get the little section
I just started 2 weeks ago and as a HUGE fan I'm loving the dissection of this song, feels good to play a few of the riffs within the song as they are not too hard to learn(even if I do trip over them a lot as a newbie). Brings me back to 2003!
Finally you added Syn!! The list is complete..although there are many favoured artist that have influenced a lot of people your 52 take has been awesome!!
I remember learning Beautiful People by ear for the first time, and I was never prouder of myself.
The first song I learned soul playa ! Lol 😊
That's the ultimate Drop D riff: simple, iconic, recognizable.
Just don't forget the variations in the outro chorus of the song!
First dop d riff ever played was never too late three days grace
Nobody wants to say it, but I’ll say it.
Creed.
Higher, What If, My Own Prison, Torn, One, and With Arms Wide Open, pretty much everything from the first two albums is in drop D. Being able to play such popular songs at my skill level at the time was a huge boost of confidence. Tremonti has evolved quite a bit since then, but he has always had a knack for writing catchy riffs.
I love Creed. Great band and I don’t care who knows I enjoy their music.
Agreed! Creed’s first two albums are still my favorite songs to play on Drop D.
No body can make epic clichés like Creed. Crap, but still epic!! 🙂
Definitely! Love it when a Creed song comes on by surprise
Everyone loves creed. Only the real ones say they do.
For me it was Everlong (Foo Fighters), Killing In the Name (RATM), Spoonman (Soundgarden), Heart Shaped Box (Nirvana - also I know it's Drop C# but when I was first starting out as a kid my teacher showed it to me in Drop D), Unnatural Selection (Muse) and Moby Dick (Led Zeppelin), I've also written some of my own Drop D riffs as well and I think they're some of my best guitar parts that I've come up with and I'm really proud of how they sounded
I like all your picks
All excellent. Especially MUSE.🤘
Great picks!
I lime your list better
It’s insanely cool how recognizable your playing is. Your little personal flavors, the tone that comes out of your fingers, it’s epic
the technical term for what ur describing is “Timbre” (Tam-Bur) if you’re interested in looking more into it. i also find it fascinating how you can have 100 guitarists play the same riff, same notes, same timing, and you can hear a slight difference in each one of them. it’s super cool when it gets to the point where you know exactly who it is playing just by using your ears
another cool factor with timbre, i don’t watch this channel as lucratively as you probably do (since u said ur picking up on the little things he does i assume you’re a fan), i don’t have the ability to hear his timbre, so what i hear and what you hear are the same exact sound waves, but we aren’t hearing the same thing. your ear/brain whatever it is, is picking up on stuff that mine doesn’t even know to look for. badass stuff!
only a guitarist would call that bit of knowledge badass😂 everyone thinks we’re drug frenzied sex icons, when in reality 9 out of 10 of us are just glorified ultra nerds, i probably spend more time studying theory and practicing than the engineering major that most folks consider the actual nerd lmao
My Drop D adventures mostly revolved around Billy Talent. I think 99% of there songs were written in Drop D and they have a ton of great riffs but Ian D'Sa also incorporates a variety of of different styles into his playing creating something truly unique and recognisable. My favourite riffs would be Fallen leaves, Devil in a midnight mass, Dead Can't testify, Viking Death March and Surprise Surprise.
finally someone i can relate to
I love Ian's play style sooo freakin much. BT fan for life!
Billy Talent have some killer Drop D riffs!
His guitar playing is so unique.
Laid to rest. Was the hardest song I'd ever learned up until that point, and still one of my favorites to play.
Silverchair - Freak Show album and Creed’s My Own Prison are the first two albums I really used to sink my teeth into drop D.
Freak by Silverchair and Torn by Creed are probably the first two Drop D songs I ever learned.
Freak Show is such a great album, very underrated.
Ratt taught me that drop D riffs can be absolutely great. Lay it Down!
Great selection. My favorite drop D riff is so simple yet so heavy and cool, The Beautiful People
Was a big Creed fan back in the early 2000's when I started trying to play, and the first full song I learned was My Own Prison. They had put the sheet music and tabs up on their website for One and My Own Prison and I remember how good it felt to learn a full song within a couple weeks of picking it up! Still a pretty decent and easy drop D song for a beginner to start with, tbh.
Ty Tabor from King's X was the guy who opened my ears to drop-D. The moment I heard the first track from Gretchen I was hooked.
Those Jambi riffs sound pretty sick through that Tele.
Cinnamon girl in drop D is pretty sweet. There are two different licks and the ending sound is cool to play around with. Hard to swallow from nickelback.
Glad you included Incubus; my first DD was Circles and much of their Make Yourself/Morning View era featured Mikey in Drop D (with heavy phaser!)
The opening 1 min 30 seconds of Lateralus by Tool. Love it.
Just want to give a shout out to Positive Grid. I purchased a Spark 40 and love it.
Thanks for all your awesome videos Tyler. My sons are taking up guitar and they love your videos too.
Rock on!
My personal fave for dropped-D is also what I consider to be the best guitar riff of all, and that's the main part of "Unchained."
That's my Drop D pick, maybe Amsterdam too from Balance. But Unchained was my first drop d riff
My drop D inspiration was Papa Roachs Infest album. Between Angels and Insects is a classic Tony Hawk soundtrack song too. Also Hoobastank crawling in the dark.
The real hero of this video was Tyler’s guitar, it handled every genre thrown at it. Lush !
I live across the street from a park and it's great that there are electrical outlets. Every once in a while I take my amp and guitar outside so I can turn it up and really enjoy my amp cranked. But usually there are also other people playing music (from their cars, blasted) so I rarely get to really enjoy it by myself. There are always mini concerts going on when it's warm enough.
Perfect timing! Just bought an EVH Wolfgang with a drop D-tuna lol!
This is by no means the first Drop D riff I ever learnt but Extreme's "Rise" is so much fun to play!
Superb Nuno on that track!!
Thanks for the inspiration! Gotta learn that Echo song.
I kinda wanna say Sober by Tool cuz it's so easy... Deftones My Own Summer... and Filter's Hey Man Nice Shot
Echo is such a great song. I especially like the solo with the harmonics
Yeah he used that same technique in sick sad little would. Could never get my head round it personally 🙈.
Great list thanks
The bass dynamics of that cab, especially considering its size, sounds freakish. A portable little monster. Awesome!! Your playing doesn't hurt either, play on brother. Great job. I'm sure Positive Grid was happy. Your demo was a winner.
I started off learning every Drop D Three Days Grace song I could. They've always been one of my most favourite bands even to this day. Animal I Have Become is the first song I learnt, I remember the first time finally playing the riff in full and realising how amazing Drop D was that something this, theory wise, simple could sound so cool. And then I realised the song was in Drop C not D lmao. Drop C is pretty great tho, and nowadays I'm in Drop A but I will always believe Drop D to be the best guitar tuning.
found drop c learning system of a down songs, i really love how meaty it sounds on higher gauges, its what my guitar is tuned to for over half of the time i play!
Hi Tyler, i completely agree with your comment related to Synyster Gates. Not only he plays kick ass riffs and licks, it is also actually fun to play. Cheers
My own summer by Deftones wasn't the first song I learned in drop D but it showed me the potential of it
Drop Db
@@guitaristssuck8979 drop C more like it
46 and 2 was always my fav and outshine by soundgarden those drop d riffs taught me guitar drop d such a great tuning
Most basic things in the world, but I was obsessed with Godsmack in 2009- so “Straight Out of Line”, “Greed”, “Keep Away”, “Whatever”, “I Stand Alone”, and “Awake” were mainstays.
Been playing for about 8 years. I have experimented with drop tuning before, but it never really stuck with me. Im just now starting to use it and appreciate it more!
Guitar Pro and As I Lay Dying's first album Frail Words Collapse taught me soooo much in highschool.
Much love from Brazil.
COME TO BRAZIL
Oh man, Slither makes me feel like a guitar hero when I play it. I worked on that for hours and hours trying to get that and felt awesome finally getting it
My first ever drop D song I learned was Whatsername by Green Day, the closing track on the American Idiot album. It's my favorite Green Day song by far, and it's mainly because of that punky sound it has, mostly in part due to the drop D part.
The following comment will show my age... the first riffs I learned in Drop D were "Outshined" by Soundgarden and "Go" by Pearl Jam. But I think the one I enjoy playing the most is "Spoonman" by Soundgarden.
I play bass but the same things applied. Killing in the Name was the first song I ever learned fully. I also used Bat Country by A7X and The Pot by Tool later on as I got more into playing
Shout out to playing Echo, it’s our wedding song. Used to play it for my wife, back when she liked to listen to me play 😅😂
I am loving the amount of use that guitar has had!
I haven’t been on your videos in forever but holy shit you’ve just made me come back 10fold talking about Synester Gates within 2 mins of your vid
I used to play a lot of Lamb of God's old songs from As The Palaces Burns and Ashes of the Wake in drop D back in college days. Good ol' times
Honestly, while I've learned the standbys of Drop D stuff, one of my favorites I learned is the intro theme to Yakuza 0. It's a really solid riff, especially once the drums and the palm muting kick in.
Adding synyster gates to your list has put me at ease…I couldn’t believe you left him off haha
Lay it down or your in love got me so hyped to put my guitar in drop d for the first time when I started playing
Swamp song by Tool is the Drop D song that got me into playing it that tuning. As a bass player it is my favorite drop D song to this day.
Listening to "Slither" just brought back memories from when I was learning to play "My Own Summer" though in C# it was my first song that I learned. Similar sort of rhythm and feel.
I only know 2 songs in drop d, but they’re so worth it. (Polly - Nirvana and Everlong - Foo Fighters)
I'm 33 years old and been struggling on and off with trying to learn guitar. Depression and doubting myself has been a major factor. I really like this style of riffs so I'm give it another go and try again but man is it hard.
The fact that you put Echo on this list makes me so happy.
Minus Human is one I always loved playing
Black Flag by King's X and If I Were A Killer by Galactic Cowboys
When I was a wee lad, I had one of those middle-aged phones (not quite old but also not quite modern yet) and I had this Guitar Hero clone on it. One of the songs included in that game was Laid To Rest by Lamb Of God. Without even realising it at the time, that was my first encounter with drop D. (Which is funny because nowadays I'm almost sure Laid To Rest is in D standard, not in drop, haha.)
Hey Tyler, awesome video. Some real nostalgia kicked in for me. What mode were you playing in your original part at the end?
Well, still in the process of LEARNING guitar and am still very much a beginner but Killing In The Name and Spoonman!
Everlong comes to mind that's pretty iconic. I dunno I've forgotten 10x as many songs i once knew than i can still remember and play now. I've got a few of my own songs that are in Drop D
Yeah, trying to learn Schism right now with the guitar instructor. We're doing it as 5/8 into 7/8th, with the triplet happening on the 5th and 7th beat.
loved the A7X love in this video
You are totally awesome
I can't remember who's house I was at but back in high school I remember wanting to learn Everlong from Foo Fighters and at that time I was trying to learn by ear and then I said screw it, Ultimate Guitar Tabs I went. I looked at the tabs and I was playing every chord right but none of it sounded right for some reason... lol lo and behold the tuning was DADGBE and I thought what the hell is that? you can do that? I finally figured out what the D was from the low E and it changed my life. Still to this day now at 33, those chord shapes have been the foundation for my writing basics and jumping off points when I write my songs. Thank you Grohl for my gateway riff to writing epic metal core,djent,prog and every other genre I feel like playing on any given day.
Unsung by Helmet. I started using drop D to play this in 1992, been using it ever since.
There is this Brazilian band called RAIMUNDOS, their second album by the name of Lavô Tá Novo and third album called Lapadas do Povo, both albums packed with some juicy riffs in Drop D, check them out, i would personally love to see their stuff in your channel, amazing band, definitely deserve the attention of foreigners, they've walked along Sepultura at their early days back in the 90s.
P.S Cool scar!
Pantera "Walk". Dropped down to D flat and kept it there through the 90s.
D flat? It’s C sharp.
@@CD-gk9ix when in E flat standard, it would be dropped D flat.
@@MrKatsdad2112 it’s C sharp lol
That noodling around in drop D was too fucking heavenly😩😩 9:47
was hoping you'd throw velvet revolver's slither on here. Definitely one of the first riffs i learned
Loving Drop D right now! Everlong by Foo fighters, Basement Ghost Sleeping/Walking at night alone by Armor For Sleep and Heart Shaped Box by Nirvana have been keeping my fingers busy!
Palanuiks laughter from Fightstar is another goodie. Especially acoustic
Sooo many riffs by billy talent, "Pins and needles" is a standout for me
Drop D taught me that you can't change tuning on a floyd rose trem without setting it up first. I also broke every string on my guitar trying to do the beginning of Poundcake by VH. Have to realize this was years before TH-cam and before it was tabbed out in a guitar magazine. I thought he was lightly touching the strings. Years later I learned it's all about the pickup.
You should really do a video on your favourite Mike Einziger/Incubus riffs I was telling a friend what an underrated player he is and there’s a real lack of videos on TH-cam showing his songs in detail or playing his riffs in general
I 2nd this. Incubus is my favorite band.
I like drop D that tuning just sounds BadAss!!!
First drop D i ever learned was tool, great intro!
I still after 20 years of playing guitar feel that drop D is one of the best tunings 🤘🏻
I decided to learn Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr by Trivium a few months ago, my guitar has stayed in Drop D ever since.
Half way learning Black Hole Sun not long after it came out was the first time I came across Drop D tuning.
Hey man, I have the Positive Grid Spark which I love for practicing and was wondering your honest opinion on the CAB you mentioned. Is it something honestly worth getting or would you go a different route? Maybe you could do an honest review video on it?
Something Rammstein probably turned me onto drop D, likely Sonne or Buck Dich
Nowadays, Gnome has me stuck in the D. Ambrosius, Bulls of Bravik, Kraken Wanker, literally dozens of fantastic drop D licks and riffs
Gates' dad, "Papa Gates", or Brian Haner senior is also a kick ass guitarist, and has played on A7X's studio albums.
Gotta love Incubus 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
Guitarists really influnces people a lot, i never really like telecaster.
But seeing you holding a butterscotch and played metal, i am now keen to buy one.😬
suprised you didnt put any of Tom morelo riffs. killing in the name and Get the power back was my first songs i learned with drop D i believe. and also Walk by pantera ofc :)
A7X is indeed 1 of your best choises
Certainly not drop d, but when thinking of “heavier” sounding music, King’s X and Big Wreck come to mind! If you haven’t heard of them, look them up on TH-cam right after this, I’ll bet you won’t be disappointed! Masters of different or alternate tunings! Cheers from 🇨🇦
Great bands!
I have to give a “Spoonman” shout-out. Great video!
I jumped on my chair when you played "Echo" by Incubus :)
"The New Black" by Every Time I Die for me. I think I dropped that sixth string and never went back to standard for several years lol
Creed “Higher” and SOAD “Aerials” were always fun to play!
It would have been even louder had you turned it towards the natural ampitheater in the park ! Nice amp !
A fun one to play and forced me to speed up my hand movement is Stars by Switchfoot.
As I was in high school from fall of 96- to summer of 2001…yeah, later summer than I hoped….my drop D education was a lot of Tool and Deftones. of course any Drop D songs from Alice In Chains, Soundgarden…oh yeah, Days of the New!…even stuff like Silverchair and Collective Soul’s first couple albums.
Lol I forgot about that stint in summer school. I remember them stating u couldn’t miss any classes of the 2 weeks or whatever it was, but the teacher happened to be one of the student teachers that did his practicum at my school the previous year, and he happened to be metalhead and understood that I wouldn’t be showing up the day of, and the day after the Pantera/Slayer show.
Outshined, Spoonman, & Touch, Peel And Stand
Unholy confessions by Avenge Sevenfold was probably one of the first drop D riffs I ever learned, also New noise by Refused and up in smoke by Holy Springs Disaster are some other fun ones I remember playing 🤘🏻
Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse. First time I tried drop d
The Blackwater Park (song) is just a Drop D feast. Mikael decided to create top 10 Drop D riffs of all time and decided yo put it all into one freaking song…