How to compose metal rhythm guitar (Beginner to Intermediate lesson)

[markway16]

Rob , Id love to see a vid on Aeolian like maybe some licks or lil climbing up the scale patterns that u did here

[19990SAND]

It made sense as I knew this shape as G shape of CAGED system Thank you so much :)

[stringslayer97]

first i warm up my fingers : wasdifjapfdjsfodasnfgdogsdaogd­soasxlvcndsgndsdofsaoüfidasdis­felayndsojfasdbnöovcasdbfapsjd­fbasdkjfbsdfdsf

so okay

[swedo88]

Your lessons are very helpful. Thx a bunch :)

[JDRobins100]

@ermonski Haha that is pure truth, that would be like fourteen christmas' rolled into one for me haha

[ermonski]

if Rob Chappers and Paul Gilbert would make a tutorial video together... the world would explode from awesomeness

[205whitewolf]

chappers i think it would be very helpfule if you could make a video talking about floyed roses and tricks to making them easeir to set up

[ctity7]

mighty mokey lord chappers! i would like to see a video tutorial on gallop picking ..like the gallop u play in 4:13 as well as palm muting techneque as i somehow still hear string ringing when i do it no matter how much i palm mute! ...or i have wierd paws...cheers \m/

[imjesse143]

Love the "Big trouble in Little China" poster! Great post!!

[ravenshield56]

Is Battery a good example of the switching mode ting?

[mrfinh666]

this is awesome thankyou!!!!

[silvsification]

It is.... cuz i know my shit!!! lmfao :D

[markway16]

@silvsification LOL



[BatistaStrums123]

Robbie I gotta b honest with ya idk where I would b without u. I watch so many of Ur Vids, from Ur reviews of amps like the Marshall MGFX, to Ur days at NAMM like that one day where u were jamming on the ESP LTD H-1007 Deluxe, to Ur economy picking lessons, u just have so much to offer to help us upcoming guitarists become GREAT ones. thanxx Money Lord

\m/ -_____- \m/

[DeviousPaco]

Will you go into more depth into this video? Cause I had trouble picking it up, well trouble with errthing Haha

[mrbigfeet32]

lol @ 2:06 ... and it is *points finger of monkey godness*...cos i know my shit .... that was pure win!!!!

[nine9live5]

whats the head above the jcm800?

[Conorhstone]

@nine9live5 That's the coolidge outlander, Chappers has a review of it on his channel!!

[nine9live5]

@Conorhstone thnx :)

[tman1756]

And it is.....BECAUSE I KNOW MY SHIT! Nice lesson btw I learned something

[nolyspe]

Great AND hilarious lesson. I just subscribed ! (and probably gonna GAS for a ML1)

[EpicSkatinDrummerGuy]

And if ur a drummer trying to learn guitar and don't know any scales yet? :)

[HitaroX]

@EpicSkatinDrummerGuy go learn them?

[EpicSkatinDrummerGuy]

@HitaroX Hoooow :-0

[Servant0fSteel]

Nice tidbit of theory! I learned something lolz

[robostomo1]

lol g for gay

[DB73093]

What JCM is that?

[FauneMusic]

Just bought my ML1! Can't wait! If I'm not disapointed, my next vidéo will be recorded with it.

[TheClassroomSpecial]

Chromatics are the best!

[cnarro890]

@TheClassroomSpecial what !!! they are boring!!

[TheClassroomSpecial]

@cnarro890

Why? You don't have any restrictions to playing!

[cnarro890]

@TheClassroomSpecial  i guess thats right =)

[ProShredder]

Thanks a lot for this shit man helped me.

But couold you make another tutorial on how to write metal texts? Becouse when i write a text with my band it always end's on vomiting, shitting, pissing, and i dont like that.

[rhooker001]

...actually G's a bit gay....

[byfanen]

Dude you are like the white metal verison of Barry White

[lukehuels]

hahahaha Chappers..."it has a kind minor third sound..because it is a minor third!" goood one

[superjesus117]

Follow me, on a metal adventure \m/

[Jurassic104]

"Actually, G's a bit gay.... let's go for the A note!" Haha! You crack me up dude.

[4fukssake]

sweep picking i just cant seem to get the hang of it ... please check my vids and comment on how i can inprove?

[mudbone80]

James May from Top Gear called, he wants his shirt back. :P

[mikeyc2220]

hey chappers, love the "big trouble in little china" poster on the wall there. one of my all-time favorite flicks!

oh yeah, love all the videos too! lol

[ElJucifer]

I been playing metal for a long time and I found that pretty cool. Always great to see how someone else approaches writing. Nice one dude, good luck at NAMM.

[CoolParkourName]

DUUUUUUDE! you should review the new V-picks

[bandslater]

Hey Chappers, bit weird this, but i had a dream about you last night! We were at some guitar convention together and you kept saying how much better than me you were! So we had an epic Tenacious D style "riff off"!! I kicked your ass man!! if you dont like it, stay outta my head at night!! My Dream my rules!

All characters in above dream are completely out of context and Chappers is by far better than me.

Much love

[ManowarFan1985]

Hey Shredmaster Chappers :D,

I have a little idea which includes the design of the ml-3 ;)))

i think it would look cool when the inlays of the guitar are in roman numbers, like the 3rd fret has an III Inlay, 5th fret has a V, 7th a VII until the higher frets with XII and so on. Is it a good idea?

Greetings to the Monkey Lord from Germany ;)))

[akaboo69]

my favorite inversions are when the Fifth is the Lower makes it sound almost down tuned really the best Inversions have the fifth low and as the high with the root in the middle

[BostonWidowers]

could we see you maybe teach how to write a tune, and maybe with some sound samples and you COLLABRITALVEY (chapman influence) build a song with us? :) food for thought? :)

[hughh20]

''G's a bit gay.'' lolled so much.

[dontfunkaround]

Hey do the ML1's come with locking tuners? anyone know?

[thomson125]

@dontfunkaround No, they come with non-locking Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners. Check them out at the Andertons website.

[Sokton89]

Hell Yeah! I love metal almost as much as I love Chappers! \m/

Still can't believe how much of a guitar that ML1 is! I'm lovin' the crap out of mine and decided not to change the stock pickups...for obvius reasons :-)

[PlayWithThunder]

This video was really helpful cheers man your fucking awesome!

[PS3GuitarMan]

actualy g's a bit gay xD haha

[Shredify101]

Hey chappers, loving all the videos. At NAMM, would you be able to review an affordable MArshall valve amp such as The Haze series or an MA? I have seen the MA jams with Ben Wilshire and co, but could you do a proper review, just a Chapman ML1 And the amp? it will be muchly appreciated and im sure it will benefit many valve-tone-seeker shredders out there too :P Thanks :)

Charlie

[NerdyHobbyistGamer]

and it is, cuz i know my shit :)

[PietTheRazzor]

nice lesson , but i got one question : how do you get such a cool metal tone ? do you use just the amp in the back or do you use some pedals too ?

thanks , rock on \m/

[TheNation21]

I love you

[farlay]

I love you chappers for making these vids they help so much!

will you be checking out the dean guitars stand? i would be very cool if you did.

[farlay]

i love you chappers for making these vids it helps so much. thank you.

will you be checking out the dean guitars stand out? it would be very cool

if you did.

[ByronWebb1]

I do like metal. and I like you to chappers :)

[panzerjag]

I love your tones!

[KONGnen]

Becuase I know my shit *winks* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Laughed so hard :$

[Levi790]

I definitely want to see some ENGL stuff.

And of course there's Ibanez and Mesa.

[wackyoneone]

good to know someone likes me

[JaJaGamers]

I can't stand metal, but this helped with some of my heavier rock composition.

Thanks again Chappers :D

[ToddHakes]

"No, actually 'G' is a bit gay."

[TheJH2010]

Does anyone else hear Dokken?

[creepychris11]

You kept saying "sikth" instead of "sixth". It was very entertaining.

[StromboliKicks]

what amp is that? thanks

[petruccivai123]

You should totally hit up the Mesa Boogie and Egnater booths at the show. I would love to see a guitar player that knows good quality shit give me an honest opinion on what they see there. Thanks Chaps!

[777jnp777]

\m/

[deenman60]

Very nice lesson ,im starting to understand more and more everyday(as im playing only for 2 months guitar). I like to see that your hard work has been payed up ,and now i see cool brands/ names beside you. Keep it going to the TOP.

[DrumGuitarist1379]

"and you get that kinda minor third sound, cus it's a minor third" lol

[Taylo234]

At NAMM i really wanna see ESP, Schecter, and Peavey :D \m/

[GuernB2]

so G is Gay?

[Addicted2Guitar93]

Who's at Sonisphere in the UK this year?? guna be feckiingngg epppiccc

[NickoTheGuitarist]

Thanks for the lesson Chap, I learnt a few things that I will try as soon as I get home. ;)

[PaczkA2266627]

Mr.Chappers I have a two questions !

1. What pickups do you have in your ML1 ? custom or stock ?

2. amm.. When i order this guitar can I custom it like "Ghost Fret" on your side ?

I mean long of fretboard from 22 to 24 frets.

[MrCwillies]

@PaczkA2266627 he uses the stock pups in this video, i can tell you that....

[FifteenCharLong]

"Let's go for the G note.. Oh no, actually G's a bit gay.."

[GuitarmanIeuan]

Yey you like me!!!

[IronGuitarist]

I like to skip a string in between my two note chords cause it sounds pretty nasty too and I can get some more interesting melodic changes. This is an excellent video though, reminds me of some things I should be remembering.

[yoyodunno]

Awesome lesson. Chappers rules youtube.

[PYROSF]

"Causing dissonance, not applause."

[VALKRYE2009]

this is too confusing i'm a punk player. i only need to jam lol

[fantasyh]

Tip for everyone - if you don't know your scales, go to all-guitar-chords , pick a scale, and just play while looking at the website. Or learn one box and go from there. Helped me

Also, it would be sweet if you could do a bit on the new ESPs while you're at NAMM, Rob

[guitardude13211]

Get lesson Chappers! I have a request: could you please make a more advanced continuation of this video that goes more into theory, and maybe some more "progy" things like mixed meter, and lastly artfully applying accidentals the right way? Thanks!

[Crimzoon]

Wow, this was awesome! Thanks dude!

[Guitarledgend0123]

G is a bit gay lol. Really? Not that im gay just not the best choice of words Rob lol.

[dieandgoaway]

But what if you want to change scale or mode or key can you do that?

[molomono]

@dieandgoaway If you want to change the key pick a different chord to play the scale on. All you need to do is make sure the chords progress into each other nicely and that progression dependent on the notes inside the chord.

If you learn basics of melodic music theory you won't actually have to use scales to write songs, because you will know why and which notes work together.

[leepetersonuk]

getting my ML1 tomorrow!

[RobChappers]

@leepetersonuk Congratulations dude ;-)

[broomiester]

@leepetersonuk just ordered mine now :D

[leepetersonuk]

getting my ML1 tomorrow!

[JW852]

Your argument is invalid, Rob Chappers knows his shit.

[CptDistortion]

Thanks for the reminder that some of the simplest ideas are the best. Keep up the rock and the win!!!

[z0mgzt0m]

"Ok lets pick G next , no wait G is gay" xD

Please do more composing lessons, they are awesome, i know some threory but im not really good at experimenting with it like you do to create cool ideas.

[robertlucky]

Rob Motherfucker!

Great lesson, really helped me write some basic metal Win.

It would be really badass of you if you made more of these informal lessons of win.

Thank you my good man ;)

[GoudVis56667]

chappers @ the ESP booth please ^^,

great lessons BTW!!

[Clumpygreen]

If you get chance at Namm could you go and shake some sense back into Gibson for me!!! ta

[Unwaken5wrathchild]

This theory stuff confuses the fuck out of me, I'm gonna fail at being a metal musician,great..

[SwampAshSpecial]

typical, Im writing a metal song and chappers makes a vid on composing metal :D thanks for this man!!

[PaulGaijin]

Hey Rob, nice lesson.

Oh, if you're ever in the market for a new custom guitar, have a look at Stinnett Guitars: stinnettguitars . com

My one should be finished by February, can't freaking wait! It'll be a 27 stainless steel fret shred monster with a Ziricote fretboard, Mahogany body, figured Walnut top, Wenge/Mahogany neck through, carbon fiber reinforcement rods in the neck, Schaller Hannes bridge, Bareknuckles and Schaller tuners, all wrapped in a Tru-Oil finish. *licks lips*

[BMBsWhyNot]

Zero dislikes, symbolises the Win of this video.

[11sins]

What's the screechy sound called at 0.39 and how do you do it? Its sounds wicked.

[ErrROR501]

@11sins it´s called a "pinch harmonic".

There are lots of lessons about it on youtube.

[eugenbiscuitulhipiot]

G is a bit gay! :))

[matty5spd]

Hey,Chappers! You should check out Babicz full contact hardware when you at NAMM.I'd be willing to bet it would sound AWESOME on an ML2!

[GuitaristAidan]

The G note sure is gay :)

[kamikazimonk1987]

@RobChappers Loving the carpet in the room dude! RETRO! \m/

[ravenshield56]

ML 1 <3 <3 <3

[Chuweh]

I would really like to see the new ESP James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett signature models at the NAMM show, they look freaking awesome O.o!!

Cool lesson man :)

[pattexer]

Love your videos chappers! Felling real inspired to go and make some insane heavy riff´s now ^^ I would love to se a video about doubling a metal melodic part, like many In Flames songs etc :)

[GrOUndEDtv]

"actually G is a bit gay" lol

[benwilshire]

Marshall YJM100 Yngwie Malmsteen Amp Unveil @ NAMM!!!!!!! ;)

[nun1nh0Productions]

correct if i'm wrong but you use the A# scale right?

[wmrogers1]

Sweet deal!

[Zavaga15]

You're Awesome Man..... :)

[thestratmanny]

"And it is. Because I know my shit."

[MeetTheCryptid]

@thestratmanny I loved that part

[erilleeya]

How to play or create double leads like James & Kirk always does?

[georgemnrs]

actually G is a bit gay...so lets go for umm lets go for the A note ;p CHAPPERS IS THE SHIT!!!!!

[ESPalexi600pinkLTD]

You're great chappers!

[Ditak]

Rob when a do some improvise solos sometimes a hit a open string unintentionally.

What should i do ?

Ps : Your vids are sick. \m/

[Bekanor]

Hey Chappers any chance you could sneak over to the BC Rich booth at NAMM and see if anyone knows anything about the Steve Smyth 7 string Bich they're sposed to be doing this year?

And by "info" I mean "a release date and fappable photos".

[hungrysparrow]

I'd be interested on what you think of the new Ibanez and BC rich guitars at NAMM.

Awesome lesson! \m/

[hellsing1983]

you got the Opeth vibe there, wich is good;)

[najtrows]

really nice chappers, i really like these new vids! would be awesome if you made som with soloing over the same typ vid like this one.

[dodgetruck570]

not only do you know your shit you are the shit

[CrimsonEdge38]

I'm so glad I found you Chappers.

[Dytex4]

Because i know my shit.

epic

please make a DVD, beginner to master, more lessons like this.

[Dytex4]

Because i know my shit.

epic

[LtotheULZ]

Man, ive been subscribed for a while now, i just wanted to congratulate you with everything you've accomplished! i hope the guitar company and your solo career works out for you!

- Peace from the middle east ;) (love the irony of this line)

[MattPurkis]

perhaps we should se some chappers seven string djent machine ;) or some full 8x12 marshall doom shredadge XD

[MattPurkis]

around 6 mins has a very 80's metal feel to it.

[cderycke]

Great lesson. :)

Is it just me who thinks of curry everytime I hear about the NAMM show?

[diabeticmonkey]

The key to metal is diminished, followed by diminished, followed by diminished.

[MonkeyZo0]

Besides, do you have any favorite books on theory? I fail to find something with the right mix of learning patterns by heart and information on the backing theory. It's either brainless pattern learning or extreme abstract theory. Whereas it really doesn't seem to be that complicated at all.

[MonkeyZo0]

How about a follow up lesson on composing more mellow stuff. Let's say blues/classic rock with more room for distinct chord voicings since there's less gain involved? To my mind it's easier to compose metal stuff because you can "just" sit on some single notes add some palm mute fatness and go along. With dirty blues rock however it's somehow harder to compose really nice stuff. You know, the rhythm riffs that sound really pragmatic and basic yet fat and intoxicating at the same time.

[benzakonium]

That was a really great lesson... thanks Chappers.

[nathanguitarguru]

check out the Kemper profiling amp at NAMM!

[ZekelWins]

really loved this lesson video, keep em coming :)

[Raziel236]

I love you. \m/

[RobChappers]

@Raziel236 Love you to buddy ;-)

[cazzer13]

@Raziel236 I love him more ;D

[oOMrMiagiOo]

cuz i know my shit XD man that made me laugh

[Rockislivin]

i like metal ---> chappers likes me =)

[ra666lf]

Korg chooses Blackstar for US-distribution

[RobChappers]

@ra666lf  Thanks MI pro

[sidthekidlives]

nice tone chappers ! what amp you using there ? - Si

[Adamshredsify]

Yes chappers, G is a bit gay!

[jg76aries]

the NAMM show is awesome. I got a friend who goes every year. Have fun, looking forward to the footage.

[charlesruiz2000]

I love you Chappers

[rodtard]

CHAPPERS I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU PLAYING SOME CITY WILL BURN! IT'S AN GREAT TUNE!

[holleyab]

AND IT IS, CAUSE I KNOW MY SHIT.

[sonofkikkoman]

we demand more lessons! but not only metal.. these are great!

[theshyguitarist]

2:03 to 2:08.....never played or spoken better. ha

[BackFischPfeife]

Gosh do u ever sleep? xD

I went to bed when ur first vid was up and now i woke up with this =O

awesome lesson :D

I love the sound of a good Chappers in the morning!!! \m/

[gunturrent0shii]

yo chappers man, ur like a fking guitar GOD!!! Is it just me having this question but why arent u as famous or, even better, MORE FAMOUS than those guitar legends out there!?!? if you ask me, you fking own all those dudes, man! :DD

[Despised0515]

"...and it is because I know my shit."

[TheMandusa]

Being a (mostly) formally trained musician, the biggest help was the whole 'scales' bit. My reluctance to commit them to memory is slowly being demolished.

[andyj2012]

lmao did u just say

"Let's go G"

"actually G's a bit gay"??

OMG LMFAO

[TheMetalHeaD256]

dude thanks! i'm still on the first year in my guitar teacher's book which only encompasses major keys. and i want to write some shit but don't know minor scales yet (and don't want to work ahead). i didn't even think of starting on the 6th! how stupid am i lol.

this helped a lot man. thanks.

[Warof7SeVeN]

it is because i know my shit

[Leviskardsen]

It'd be great to see this kind of thing more often, Chappers. Don't take this the wrong way but for the past few months I haven't really been watching your videos any more, mainly because it always seems to be some form of advertising. I know that's how you make a living and all, but when I start to see it all the time, it can start to wear a bit thin.

I really like what you do though, so I still keep checking the subs to see what's next. Though I must say I'm kinda out of the loop now. :S

[odetare999]

i love the fact that you made a guitar that is affordable, and you use it in your videos instead of using those expensive ass esps you own.

PS: that guitar sounds sick dude

[MyxHarnett]

Awesomeness, this will help lots of people ;-)

[VintageburstStandard]

I'd like to see everything.

Will that be a possibility?

[guitarherofreak13]

"Because i know my shit" - Rob Chappers.

Yes.

[scotty688]

Thanks for the lovely vid, I love these tutorials and stuff so much.

[imfirus]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE LESSONS!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/

[ryanheart93]

the "sickth step" of the major scale

Metal Adventure!

the "sicth step" of the major scale XD