The 30 Guitar Riffs Everyone Should Know

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  • @gtrdoc911
    @gtrdoc911 ปีที่แล้ว +4633

    You know you're watching too many guitar tutorial videos when you can instantly recognize every person Paul talked to.

  • @globaltrekkerexplorer
    @globaltrekkerexplorer ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Samurai Guitarist
    "The point of playing music is to make people happy!" 🎉
    Thanks, Paul, for making us happy! 😊

  • @stormblessed7032
    @stormblessed7032 ปีที่แล้ว +948

    The fact that everyone smiles at the chance of being a part of your videos speaks louder than any amount of subscribers or likes. That's what every musician should strive for, being someone who makes everyone around them happier and better. Kudos Paul, u da real mvp

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Great observation. Paul is a wonderful of example of the great benefit of just being a good human.

    • @shakesquire84
      @shakesquire84 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tomo is awesome.

    • @johnjohn37371
      @johnjohn37371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought the exact same thing...everybody was genuinely happy to see him and pleased to help...

    • @_skygod_
      @_skygod_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ayy stormblessed kaladin?

  • @EvgenySayfi
    @EvgenySayfi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Pete and Paul talking about Slow Dancing in A Burning Room is so soulful
    And the solo is pure love

  • @villamil_5
    @villamil_5 ปีที่แล้ว +1303

    So surprised no one said "money for nothing". Great video as always Paul

    • @Templar7832
      @Templar7832 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      People have no taste! LOL

    • @vespasiancloscan7077
      @vespasiancloscan7077 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      course they didn't, the song is about them!

    • @marcinmcula99
      @marcinmcula99 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Cause nobody can play that right lol

    • @ripsnorter185
      @ripsnorter185 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Cos already everyone knows they need to learn it

    • @Templar7832
      @Templar7832 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m can!

  • @guitarraviva
    @guitarraviva ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Happy to be on this video!!!!!

    • @juanperamas7338
      @juanperamas7338 หลายเดือนก่อน

      gracias por enseñarme a tocar no seria nada sin tus tutoriales

  • @unacuentadeyoutube13
    @unacuentadeyoutube13 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    1.Danish Pete: Slow Dancing... by John Mayer
    2.Rabea: Beat It by Steve Lukather (Michael Jackson)
    3.Samurai Guitarist: Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
    4.Rhett Shull: Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
    5.Tomo Fujita: BB King phrasing
    6.Sean Daniel: Schism by Tool
    7.Corey Congilio and Mimi Sounds: Pride and Joy by SRV
    8.Nathaniel Murphy: Layla by Eric Clapton (Derek and the Dominoes)
    9.Pete Thorn: Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
    10.Rob Chapman: Just Got Paid by ZZ Top
    11.Rudy Ayoub: Erotomania by Dream Theater
    12.Rotem Sivan: Foxy Lady by Jimi Hendrix
    13.Brittany Bowman: Hihgway to Hell by AC/DC
    14.Trey Xavier: Blackdog by Led Zeppelin
    15.Mick Taylor: Shine On by Pink Floyd
    16.Mike Bradley: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
    17.Cousin B: Johnny B. Good by Chuck Berry
    18.Jake Lizzio: Drive My Car by The Beatles
    19.Guitaro5000: For the Love of Money by The O'Jays
    20.George Collins: Lost in Paris by Tom Misch
    21.San Holo: Mr Brightside by The Killers
    22.Perfecto de Castro: Sunshine of Your Love by Eric Clapton (Cream)
    23.Guitarraviva and Mike Cole: Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple
    24.Leigh Fuge: Sweet Child... by Guns 'n' Roses
    25.Casper Esmann: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin
    26.Eddie van der Meer: anything by Tommy Emmanuel
    27.Collin Hill: Classical Gas by Tommy Emmanuel
    28.Brett Papa: anything by Van Halen

    • @jamespitman3357
      @jamespitman3357 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      looks like guitarists are now all living in the past

    • @joshvanv5281
      @joshvanv5281 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@jamespitman3357 nah it’s just that guitar music isn’t that popular nowadays so iconic and famous riffs aren’t being pumped out as frequently as they used to

    • @anthonycraig1458
      @anthonycraig1458 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Plus it's far harder to get anything to get into people's subconscious these days and become an iconic riff due to so many ways of listening to music and more music than ever competing for everyone's attention.

    • @unacuentadeyoutube13
      @unacuentadeyoutube13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamespitman3357 there are some new stuff too. Tom Misch is a good example

    • @luckydog-287
      @luckydog-287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you.

  • @sbpunk83
    @sbpunk83 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    For me, the intro to Crazy Train-Ozzy(Randy Rhodes). Timeless riff and great for building dexterity with the pinky finger.

    • @duartevgc2114
      @duartevgc2114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agreed!

    • @kichigan1
      @kichigan1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hard to beat that one.

    • @philby8
      @philby8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rhoads

  • @MidnightXII
    @MidnightXII ปีที่แล้ว +175

    *Disclaimer: difficulty ratings are based on the skill of Paul Davids.

    • @RivanSherwany
      @RivanSherwany 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh oh

    • @theMick52
      @theMick52 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Any rating over 2 Paul Davids is completely unplayable bye a mere mortal!

  • @paullapoint9944
    @paullapoint9944 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video. I was glad to see that Jake Lizzio is still around, one of the absolute best teachers on TH-cam and with no videos for over a year I was a little concerned.

    • @ourpez
      @ourpez ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was literally thinking this for the last few days and then lo and behold he's on this video, glad to see he's ok

    • @JoshuaC923
      @JoshuaC923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too man

  • @fleshbhones
    @fleshbhones ปีที่แล้ว +438

    When Pete said "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" I rolled my eyes and thought of course he'd say that. But his explanation as to why was very touching and well thought out! I'm learning it now.

    • @charliedillon1400
      @charliedillon1400 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Pete rules. He doesn't feel the need to play a zillion notes, but he sure can if he wants to.

    • @davidlenz7817
      @davidlenz7817 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too

    • @jetporter
      @jetporter ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too.

    • @jacksongross816
      @jacksongross816 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of my favorites to play!!

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's the only song suggested that boomers don't know. ;)

  • @Cakechicken509
    @Cakechicken509 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    0:21 slow dancing in a burning room
    0:41 beat it
    1:12 here comes the sun
    1:46 sweet home Alabama
    2:03 b.b. king phrasing
    2:27 schism
    2:49 pride and joy
    3:27 layla
    3:53 nothing else matters
    4:26 just got paid
    4:51 erotomania
    5:08 foxy lady
    5:37 highway to hell
    6:06 black dog
    6:23 shine on you crazy diamond
    6:45 smells like teen spirit
    7:07 Johnny b Goode
    7:28 drive my car
    7:47 for the love of money
    8:07 lost in Paris
    8:29 Mr bright side
    9:07 sunshine of your love
    9:33 smoke on the water
    9:49 sweet child o mine
    10:07 stairway to heaven
    10:32 classical gas
    10:54 van halen

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    It's a blast seeing the different perspectives of what professionals believe are the best riffs that can enhance a guitarist's journey and ability. SO many different answers that give variety and opportunities. Thanks for this one man

  • @Gstation9
    @Gstation9 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paul is awesome teacher, mentor and knows his craft. Rhett is a good Sailor Man but knows when to set Sail ! God Bless you guys ! LOL Mike Messina / Fellow Jazz Guitarist

  • @jtkane317
    @jtkane317 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great ZZ Top choice with "Just Got Paid".

  • @50fitnessdoc
    @50fitnessdoc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best mixed video I have yet seen on TH-cam. Period.

  • @kayaboya
    @kayaboya ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The tone for each song is simply amazing. It is such a pleasure to listen you play those riffs although some of them might be 'overplayed'. Well, you can never get bored of such great playing!

  • @thejeqff
    @thejeqff ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You should compile these riffs into a book of tabs or a guitar course that goes through each riff from easiest to hardest. I think it would be cool to have each person teach each riff too. I would buy that in a heart beat and I bet it would make for a great learning tool. Loved this video.

    • @fenderpleb2942
      @fenderpleb2942 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's a10/10 idea that i'd love to buy as well, but the amount of licensing required for that would be otherworldly

    • @fenderpleb2942
      @fenderpleb2942 ปีที่แล้ว

      good idea though, genuinely

  • @Tonesko5
    @Tonesko5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    paul never fails to entertain us and that is why we love him

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everybody loves Paul because he's such a good human.❤🌍🌎🌏

  • @giuseppealviti1115
    @giuseppealviti1115 ปีที่แล้ว

    few days left, and finally ill get my guitar!!! i waited it for so many years!!! more than 25!! and now the dream comes true!!! I'm so impatient to put my fingers on, and finally play these gorgeous artwork. Thanks a lot for ligth me on again Paul. Ciao!

  • @cyrildia
    @cyrildia ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Hats off to everyone playing live at NAMM, I would never dare to play in front of SO MANY guitarists ! 😅

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same. I don't even like playing in front of my dad, who's been a multi-instrumentalist for over 65 years. He's in his mid 80s now and can still play sax, piano, violin, guitar and ukulele, all by ear, and pretty damn well.

    • @FantasyForestMusic
      @FantasyForestMusic ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm not sure, I think it could be very interesting though. Why not be there, have a great time with great people and doing your best? Afterwards there could be a chance of people hand you one or another advise to improve yourself. Of course I'd be hella nervous, too! But isn't this the point we want to get over? Improve yourself and talk to people through music. Anyways, hats off to all those musicians! Also thank you Paul, for another great video!

  • @shirazisam
    @shirazisam 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "Here comes the sun" - it's not a riff... it's the actually song you're playing! Really well executed, I might add; so hard to pick out the melody AND strum at the same time.. Very expertly done!

  • @johnstangland6900
    @johnstangland6900 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    More than a feeling by Boston was my favorite album. The harmonies and that special Tom Schultz's unique sound effect is classic!

    • @kencritchley5546
      @kencritchley5546 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was surprised More than a Feeling wasn’t mentioned as well. It even has two classic riffs in one song :)

    • @shellbournian
      @shellbournian ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tom Scholz is the Rodney Mullen of electric guitar and that should be talked about more

    • @CineSoar
      @CineSoar ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The whole video, I was wondering whether there would be any love for Boston.

    • @janusmcgee8909
      @janusmcgee8909 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Easily best album from the 70s imo. Foreplay / longtime is phenomenal.

    • @alexsuperpower1
      @alexsuperpower1 ปีที่แล้ว

      More than a feeling is a song, not an album.

  • @VanillaMidgetSSBM
    @VanillaMidgetSSBM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe not a riff per se. But I implore anyone who plays guitar who wants to go from playing just the rhythm to being more of a lead guitarist to take up playing Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry. The Blues-y nature of the song adds a lot of charm when you just wing it and rock out on the Bb scale and is a great way to learn how to solo properly

  • @adamjerickson
    @adamjerickson ปีที่แล้ว +53

    If anyone wants a list, here's what I got. I think there is one missing.
    1. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer (5/10) Emotion, control, and touch.
    2. Beat It - Michael Jackson - (3/10)
    3. Here Comes the Sun - Beatles (uses capo) (7/10)
    4. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd (6/10)
    5. BB King - kind of anything - phrasing using only 2 notes (3/10)
    6. Schism - Tool (4/10)
    7, 8. Pride & Joy - SRV (2 votes) (7/10)
    9. Layla - Derek and the Dominos (6/10)
    10. Nothing Else Matters (“nope”)
    11. Just Got Paid - ZZ Top (3/10)
    12. Erotomaina - Dream Theatre (3/10)
    13. Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix (5/10)
    14. Highway to Hell - AC/DC (2/10)
    15. Black Dog (correctly!) - Led Zeppelin (7/10)
    16. Shine on You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd (1/10)
    17. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana (4/10)
    18. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry (6/10)
    19. Baby You Can Drive My Car - Beatles (3/10)
    20. For the Love of Money - O’Jays (3/10)
    21. Lost in Paris - Tom Misch (9/10)
    22. Mr Brightside - Killers (7/10)
    23. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream (2/10)
    24, 25. Smoke on the Water (0.5/10) 2 votes
    26. Sweet Child O’ Mine - GNR (5/10)
    27. Stairway to Heaven - (4/10)
    28. Classical Gas - Tommy Emmanuel - (hard - impossible - opinions vary))
    29. Jump (chords of opening piano part)- Van Halen (varries) - Jump just the chords to start.

    • @valleyshrew
      @valleyshrew ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Here Comes the Sun is more like a 4 on this scale, definitely not harder than Layla or Johnny B Goode.

  • @SupremeTele
    @SupremeTele ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this Adam Erickson.
    I repost it so that it stays on top.
    1. Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer (5/10) Emotion, control, and touch.
    2. Beat It - Michael Jackson - (3/10)
    3. Here Comes the Sun - Beatles (uses capo) (7/10)
    4. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynrd (6/10)
    5. BB King - kind of anything - phrasing using only 2 notes (3/10)
    6. Schism - Tool (4/10)
    7, 8. Pride & Joy - SRV (2 votes) (7/10)
    9. Layla - Derek and the Dominos (6/10)
    10. Nothing Else Matters (“nope”)
    11. Just Got Paid - ZZ Top (3/10)
    12. Erotomaina - Dream Theatre (3/10)
    13. Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix (5/10)
    14. Highway to Hell - AC/DC (2/10)
    15. Black Dog (correctly!) - Led Zeppelin (7/10)
    16. Shine on You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd (1/10)
    17. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana (4/10)
    18. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry (6/10)
    19. Baby You Can Drive My Car - Beatles (3/10)
    20. For the Love of Money - O’Jays (3/10)
    21. Lost in Paris - Tom Misch (9/10)
    22. Mr Brightside - Killers (7/10)
    23. Sunshine of Your Love - Cream (2/10)
    24, 25. Smoke on the Water (0.5/10) 2 votes
    26. Sweet Child O’ Mine - GNR (5/10)
    27. Stairway to Heaven - (4/10)
    28. Classical Gas - Tommy Emmanuel - (hard - impossible - opinions vary))
    29. Jump (chords of opening piano part)- Van Halen (varries) - Jump just the chords to start.

  • @JessMancuso
    @JessMancuso ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Shame on me… I only know 28 of these 30 riffs that everyone really should know…
    Thank you Paul for inspiring me to be better ❤

    • @pritpalbhullar3949
      @pritpalbhullar3949 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah truly shameful

    • @saucerfullofzepp4203
      @saucerfullofzepp4203 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What was Tomo playing at 8:55??

    • @ethanle4563
      @ethanle4563 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@saucerfullofzepp4203 his song Cat Walk

    • @Wolf2u2
      @Wolf2u2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paul only showed 28 so your golden. Maybe Tomo was one making it 29. We have to come up with one for ourselfs, this is the short list.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lols Same here. My bad.

  • @21stCenturyLemonade
    @21stCenturyLemonade ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely Love the personal opinions and how how the video was made!! Thank you Mr Davids, thanks to those good people sharing their taste!

  • @saucerfullofzepp4203
    @saucerfullofzepp4203 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So happy to see Jake Lizzio!!! Dudes channel taught me sooooo much. Sad he isn't posting as much now

    • @philbrainard2784
      @philbrainard2784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His videos are really instructive and really allow beginners and even intermediate players to open up the creative side of their playing. We miss you Jake!

    • @adityamohan1773
      @adityamohan1773 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's also perhaps the nicest of them all

  • @mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes
    @mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob chapman.
    Your the man mentioning just got paid, this song just opened and still opening doors for artists to learn how to play and enjoy guitar. That drop d is so sweet and fun to play

  • @neal9812
    @neal9812 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nice ! most of the selected riffs are the simpler ones, don't need too much to be good.
    other good riffs:
    Kansas - carry on wayward son
    April Wine - roller
    Alice Cooper - no more mr. nice guy
    Ozzy Osbourne - crazy train
    David Bowie - rebel rebel
    ...I could go on and on, music is great ! 👍

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Carry on was on my list.

    • @SnarlyCharly
      @SnarlyCharly 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      omg I forgot about Rebel Rebel, I freakin love that riff

  • @TimCz83
    @TimCz83 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Tomo playing at 8:54 is just amazing as always.

  • @rockista4195
    @rockista4195 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The riff of Drive my car... completely unexpected. What a pleasant surprise!

  • @keithhatton7761
    @keithhatton7761 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved every minute, reminded me of a song...." I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do, They're really saying I Iove you"

  • @thedwyeroffensive
    @thedwyeroffensive ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Always love it when Tool gets some love

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who is Tool?

  • @jasonremy1627
    @jasonremy1627 ปีที่แล้ว

    Summer NAMM time is my favorite time on TH-cam. All my favorite TH-camrs getting together for videos like this.

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Run to you, Bryan Adams
    One of THE most iconic guitar riffs. Unmistakable when almost anyone in the world hears it.

    • @Nikoo033
      @Nikoo033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or “It’s only love!” 🤩

    • @Robil63
      @Robil63 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree, top riff, but you can't speak for anyone in the world lol

    • @joeblough261
      @joeblough261 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, what a killer riff. And song in general.

  • @viammortis
    @viammortis 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    00:20 Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
    00:42 Beat It
    1:12 Here Comes the Sun
    1:46 Sweet Home Alabama
    2:03 BB King phrasing
    2:37 Schism
    2:50 Pride & Joy
    3:25 Layla
    3:55 Nothing Else Matters
    4:22 Just Got Paid
    4:51 Erotomania
    5:08 Foxy Lady
    5:37 Highway to Hell
    6:11 Black Dog
    6:24 Shine On You Crazy Diamond
    6:44 Smells Like Teen Spirit
    7:06 Johnny B. Goode
    7:27 Drive My Car
    7:49 For the Love of Money
    8:07 Lost in Paris
    8:29 Mr. Brightside
    9:06 Sunshine of Your Love
    9:38 Smoke on the Water
    9:48 Sweet Child o' Mine
    10:07 Stairway to Heaven
    10:35 Classical Gas
    10:52 Jump

  • @LeighFugeGuitar
    @LeighFugeGuitar ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Paul, thanks so much for having me in the video! Always great to catch up and hang out! Some great riff suggestions from everyone included... I'm going to learn some too!

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your work @PaulDavids. I have been watching you for several years. I’m studying with somebody else right now but you’re definitely on the list I’m 68 years old and I am moving out of intermediate Guitar prison . Love your videos and I hope to study more with you as my instructor down the road.❤🎸

  • @regularnimnule9715
    @regularnimnule9715 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This was not what I expected, and it is all the better for it! I thought it'd be 'just another' top 30, but it was GREAT that you did it like this. Some self-explanatory ones but some lovely 'odd' choices as well. Well done, Paul.

  • @carlosabellanosa
    @carlosabellanosa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Totally agree with Smoked on the water and surprised that (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction was not in the list!

  • @DavideBaroni
    @DavideBaroni ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If I may say it without being able to play ANY of those riffs, I think "Slow dancing in a burning room" answers the question for me, and for the same reasons Danish Pete spoke about. Feeling, control, ability to convey emotions. What could one ask more? And it implies technique, knowledge, and pretty much whatever else. 🙂
    That said... "Difficulty: impossible" and "Difficulty: Yes" broke me.😅
    Loved the video. The questions were totally the "right" questions to ask, and the answers somehow showed what is important for each one of those who answered. Very VERY interesting. 🙂
    Thank you a lot. 🙂
    See you next time! 🙂

  • @AngelicusImmortus
    @AngelicusImmortus ปีที่แล้ว

    Green Day, When I come around is a good intro to power chords.
    Offspring She’s got issues is also a good one.
    Keep yourself alive, Queen.
    Zombie, Cranberries
    Nancy Boy, Placebo
    Creep, Radiohead - for Barre chords
    Apache, the Shadows for early stages of using a whammy bar/tremolo arm.
    The Drugs Don’t work, by the Verve for expression/emotion
    Here comes the sun, for joyful picking.
    And for a bass lick, Gone to Pieces by Nik Kershaw.

  • @nwjwriswary7472
    @nwjwriswary7472 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are my favourite guitarist. Lots of love from India David sir

  • @jeffleonard343
    @jeffleonard343 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
    Dammit - Blink 182
    Crazy Train - Ozzy
    Absolute faves I constantly play

  • @scrimpmster
    @scrimpmster ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is a brilliant video. I was not that big on Hendrix until I started learning some of his songs and now I love listening to his stuff. It's not just about learning the riffs, but there's a good chance people may start listening to other artists more and more which is a great thing.

    • @andreil1234
      @andreil1234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's actually funny because it's true ;)

  • @Veritas1670
    @Veritas1670 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, how about some Love for Marc Bolan…plenty of ‘easy’ riffs, but wonderful Rock Melody - ‘Get It On’, ‘Cadillac’, ‘Life’s a Gas’. Plenty of Fun.

  • @gibtherockeryt
    @gibtherockeryt ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WHOLE - LOTTA - LOVE

  • @Josh313Johnson
    @Josh313Johnson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soo many iconic riffs in this video! I've just started learning guitar and I've been working on most of these.

  • @shorerocks
    @shorerocks ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an amazing idea. What a great community! I also think that all the stuff Henning is doing (bringing YTer together) really is contributing to the overall vibe of "togetherness".

  • @hikmetirfansahin
    @hikmetirfansahin 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I didn't saw the message in the bottle in the list but I think it is a great riff to everyone should know because its a great finger exercise, great tempo exercise, and a iconic riff.

  • @stRemyMartin
    @stRemyMartin ปีที่แล้ว +9

    As a beginner i loved wish you were here by Floyd and Unforgiven by Metallica. Catchy riffs

  • @TheQman69
    @TheQman69 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The song that won me a $50 bet in a random bar in Vegas like 15 years ago when someone said "No one ever knows how to play any Zeppelin song besides Stairway or Black Dog." So on a $50 bet, I played Over the Hills and Far Away. Not too tough but it still gives a nice finger workout and damn near everyone knows the melody to it.

  • @TidalGaming
    @TidalGaming ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for uploading! I love seeing the riffs you have to play for us.

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brought a smile to my face. Everyone's united by music!

  • @colinmusic12233
    @colinmusic12233 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Notice how most of them are on the easier side. Shows how the most iconic guitar riffs are often the simplest. You don't always need the flashiest technical flair

  • @themaestromavrik7055
    @themaestromavrik7055 ปีที่แล้ว

    I listen to a lot of thrash metal and industrial metal with my favorite album being ride the lightning, because for some reason that music soothes my brain. But even though I listen to that stuff mostly, here comes the sun never fails to make me happy.

  • @JatinTalukdar
    @JatinTalukdar ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Did anyone notice that Rudy was in his most natural self?
    So cool to watch him play the funny guy and to hear him off character was something else!
    Nevertheless, beautiful compilation of riffs. ❤

    • @duartevgc2114
      @duartevgc2114 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE!!!

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste ปีที่แล้ว

      I skipped Rudy's bit.

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you see the first time he had his name on the bottom left of the screen. Ruby Adobe.

  • @wayneandrews1022
    @wayneandrews1022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the nod to the Philly sound with the O’Jays - when true R&B still lived.

  • @keeganitreal
    @keeganitreal ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love hearing all the different answers from so many great musicians. Great video Paul 👌

  • @wumbo100
    @wumbo100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Say it Aint So - Weezer. So much to learn in one song. Barre chords with hammerons/slides, some introductory leads, double stop bends, an easy but fun solo. And everyone knows it, it's a modern classic song.

  • @dadanardi5541
    @dadanardi5541 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, now I got 30 riffs to learn.

  • @rockkevinrock
    @rockkevinrock ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just speaking from my own personal experiences when I first started out playing the guitar, I'd have to agree with Mike Bradley's recommendation of the Smells Like Teen Spirit riff, that one was probably the one single ubiquitous guitar riff of the early-to-mid 1990's that all of the kids were trying to learn.

  • @michaelb1478
    @michaelb1478 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brittany Bowman nailed it. My 10 year old just started learning to play. The first thing he learned was highway to hell 🤘

  • @lewkawn.6669
    @lewkawn.6669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d say everyone should know That’ll Be The Day. It teaches you hybrid picking, blue notes, and the C7 shape, which is a good introduction to CAGED

  • @ksawerylejczak6975
    @ksawerylejczak6975 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rumble by Link Wray is a killer riff imo. Was suprised that didn't occur on that list

  • @8KilgoreTrout4
    @8KilgoreTrout4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seeing all those faces made me smile each appearance!
    This soul food!

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved this! What a wonderful way to start my week seeing and hearing what brings so much joy to all those players. Thank you Paul.

  • @TEEDUBS
    @TEEDUBS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chapman wihout the dreads definitely caughty me off-guard; I've been out of the loop in this genre for few years, though. Phenominal video man. Loved every second of it.

  • @rev.j.chriswallace642
    @rev.j.chriswallace642 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The Rain Song - Led Zeppelin. It stands out amongst every open string tuning pieces.

    • @noideaforusername123
      @noideaforusername123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      one of the first songs i learned!

    • @stevestrang2376
      @stevestrang2376 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. It’s one of the most beautiful guitar pieces ever written.

    • @dazednconfused-r4o
      @dazednconfused-r4o ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great piece, but not really a riff

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And played in standard tuning (how I first learned it as a child in the 70's) would make it easily one of the most difficult of all of these.
      Note: Jimmy didn't play it in standard tuning. Just to be clear, I've known that since I first learned it in standard.

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noideaforusername123 : Led Zeppelin was the first discography I learned almost entirely. Later I did learn the entire discography of Rush up to Power Windows when I realized all of my originals sounded exactly like Alex, and I had to literally stop listening to Rush for years to correct that mistake. A very hard lesson learned. Unless a person wants to be a clone, it's far better to learn a good number of different styles.

  • @KasbashPlays
    @KasbashPlays ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay. Rudy Adobe was hilarious.
    Edit: also, I think this is my favourite version of “the NAMM vlog” from any TH-cam musician. Subscribed.

  • @eurotwink9740
    @eurotwink9740 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is actually perfect. I’m just getting back into guitar after not touching it since high school and I’ve had no idea what to learn, cause I’ve retained enough to be bored playing the basic beginner stuff, but I also need to rebuild my dexterity. This gives me a wide range of stuff to choose from based on what I like, and more importantly, it highlights the skills I’m learning or relearning from each one. Thank you ❤

  • @mintjezza6584
    @mintjezza6584 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy at 3:49 is my hero I spent hours trying to remember this song, I swear I hummed it to google 10 times

  • @thatshaneguy546
    @thatshaneguy546 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AMAZING Video paul. Love how you edit all your videos along with all the great guitar content

  • @TheSteveRule
    @TheSteveRule ปีที่แล้ว

    I forget what the book was that my mother bought me but the first couple of pages showed you G, C, and D chords and showed the rhythm for wild thing. I’d fucked around with guitars before but this is what hooked me

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wild Thing was wild!

  • @joshua5483
    @joshua5483 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My personal pick is
    “Whole Lotta Love”
    Everyone’s heard it
    Everyone loves it
    And anyone can play it.

  • @IsoSnakeFarm
    @IsoSnakeFarm ปีที่แล้ว

    I've stalled out a little bit lately having spent a couple years learning acoustic guitar mostly by hearing a song that I liked the sound of and following along with the chords/tabs on the Ultimate Guitar app. I don't listen to a lot of rock music, but I do enjoy it and recognize several of these riffs. This video and the answers given are great because A) they sound cool, B) most aren't too difficult, and C) there is some specific learning opportunity and skill demanded in each riff. I've wanted to start learning more lead and rhythm guitar and this feels like the perfect gateway! Thanks!

  • @Smart-Alex
    @Smart-Alex ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved this so much, thank you! Should have been titled "I, Paul Davids, Can Play Anything" :)

  • @thebluesrockers
    @thebluesrockers 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "Victim Of Changes" by Judas Priest..
    Learn it, Love It, and Play It."

  • @tlxo
    @tlxo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nobody asked me but "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by the Stooges.

  • @fodorgyozo6135
    @fodorgyozo6135 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Knack: My Sharona - Absolutely Bad Ass! It is also Alice Cooper's favourite riffs...so I think, it's a great choice! Cheers!

  • @wideangle1238
    @wideangle1238 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Paul is warm, genuine and open, so it’s easy to see why he’s liked by so many.
    BTW - Surprised to see no Morello/RATM riffs in there!

  • @DamagedAndroid
    @DamagedAndroid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been playing guitar for 30+ years, I only know 2 of these and I’m fine with it

  • @asomedude21
    @asomedude21 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t believe nobody said “Sultans of Swing”

  • @Fullcollapse1
    @Fullcollapse1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr brightside is definitely an awesome riff!

  • @hannesdadope6749
    @hannesdadope6749 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Suprised no one said Money for Nothing by Dire Straits...

  • @paulagnew8792
    @paulagnew8792 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspired by this video. 30 years of acoustic chords and after this video, straight off to buy an electric. Sooooo cool

  • @richdemanowski2575
    @richdemanowski2575 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Iron Maiden - The Trooper

    • @FallNorth
      @FallNorth 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You'll take my riff but I'll take yours too

    • @TheGospelGuitarist
      @TheGospelGuitarist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And Wasted Years baby!

  • @Obeyscreek
    @Obeyscreek ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey, tht's Perf de Castro the original guitarist of the seminal Philippine band Rivermaya from the Philippines at 9:05!😍🤩👌🤘

  • @stenmark66
    @stenmark66 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rory Gallaghers opening riff in "Moonchild" live version gives me goosebumps❤😊

  • @MCHiphopotamus
    @MCHiphopotamus ปีที่แล้ว

    Jake Lizzio and Pete Thorn seem so genuinely nice. Nice vid! Love from Valencia.

  • @_cameraboy
    @_cameraboy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Anything Black Sabbath.

  • @MarcoValeKaz
    @MarcoValeKaz ปีที่แล้ว

    all good suggestions. I wish someone would say "Are you gonna go my way". Its such a rich riff. interesting syncopation, quick bending, fun melody and really tight rhythm to practice

  • @ooglboogl3
    @ooglboogl3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stairway is the song that everyone should know how to play but nobody should play

  • @oldrrocr
    @oldrrocr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, Paul! Somehow you made it about EVERYONE else but you (including most of my other instructors). THANKS! I have my marching orders for 2024!

  • @Breaker197
    @Breaker197 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of awesome answers. Kinda surprised no one said Pantera's Walk though. Such a simple riff, but you learn bends, mutes, and get to train your ear for pitch

  • @keithdaniels7491
    @keithdaniels7491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Song #31: Bad Penny - Rory Gallagher.
    One of the greatest opening Riffs ever.

    • @NoMoreAsterisks
      @NoMoreAsterisks ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a rip-off of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'The Needle And The Spoon'.

    • @keithdaniels7491
      @keithdaniels7491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NoMoreAsterisks No.

    • @NoMoreAsterisks
      @NoMoreAsterisks ปีที่แล้ว

      @@keithdaniels7491 😂

  • @elwoodroadsmusic9639
    @elwoodroadsmusic9639 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plenty of favourites on that list!
    My warm up list usually includes Hurts so good John Mellencamp, Back In Black ACDC, Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd, In the Summertime Thirsty Merc. No matter where i'm at, i'll always go back to those. Guess its everyone's preference what to go for :)

  • @MaxQNik
    @MaxQNik ปีที่แล้ว

    Fleetwood Mac - Oh well, Focus - Hocus-Pocus, Jethro Tull - Locomotive breath, Smak - Biska 2, Black Sabbath - Paranoid, ZZ Top - La Grange, Smak - Južni voz, Cat Stevens - Wild world, AC/DC - Back in black, Clash - Should I stay or should I go, Iggy Pop - Home, The passenger, INXS - Need You tonight, Jimi Hendriks - Voodoo chile, Lenny Krawitz - Where are we runnin', Placebo - The bitter end, Talking Heads - Slippery people, The Doors - Peace frog, Led Zeppelin - Wanton song, Billy Idol - Flesh for fantasie, Deep Purple - Burn, Smoke on the water, Woman from Tokyo, The Gypsy, Soldier of fortune etc.