How to play Mr Brightside Riff

Another tutorial from me on how to play this tricky little number from the Killers. :-)

Tabs can usually be found on Ultimateguitar.com.
If you gave this video a thumbs down, please write to me and tell me why so I can improve for next time.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Mr
• Brightside
• Killers
• How
• to
• Play

[mrarugaman]

was it just me, or were other people waiting for the singing to come in once he started playing that? :P great lesson :D

[andybltt]

@mrarugaman Thanks for the compliment, just be grateful that I didn't start the singing though. :-)

[kealanheg]

tanx a lot 4 that

just wondering why hitting the strings upwards or downward makes a difference.

does it effect the sound or is it for speed?

[andybltt]

@kealanheg It's usually for speed and for ease of playing the riff although it can affect the sound for chords. For speed, it is faster to "alternate" pick (i.e. up and down) than pick in one direction only. For a complex riff, like this, the picking can be crucial.

[kushdor]

i love your hair, great lesson!!!

[x9adamx9]

paiiiiiin! =[.. Good guide

[slashcadd9202012]

Can anyone tell me where to find the whole song not just the intro

[kobayashime]

mate, my hand is a wanker, just wont cooperate... good lesson though.

[CanonRockBand]

which effects did you use?

[MrPH3N0M23]

endure the pain to get the game,,,,,,,,,,,sweet phrase

[atablackbelt1]

you play too fast but your good :)

[MusicLifeSpark]

Great Video to epic song. decided i should finally learn this today as i love this song and the Killers . Easier than i expected. :D

[MrAllahuAkbah]

I had to put tape over the ends of my fingers to stop them from hurting. Great vid!

[Uketillipoop]

I HAVE YOUR GUITAR <3