Using Scales to Create Riffs

Focusing on a minor scale pattern, this riff building exercise follows the Am scale along with some open string chugs to create some epic and intense sounding riffs. Try to apply this technique to your own riff writing to see what you come up with. It can be applied to any scale you'd like, though I recommend starting here if your just getting start. Best of luck and let me know what you create!

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[Glass2007]

Are you tuned down a half step?

[axeofcreation]

@Glass2007 There is a good possibility of that. I usually keep the yamaha down a 1/2

[13Champlin]

What model Yamaha is that?

[axeofcreation]

@13Champlin RGX I believe

[cheepo888]

this question doesn't really have to do with scales but on technique, on that riff that you played (and with other riff's similar to it) i have trouble with keeping that low string from ringing out and my question is how do you keep it from ringing out?

[axeofcreation]

@cheepo888 Your right hand mostly. The low E note that's being pedaled so always be Palm Muted. Your left hand can help slightly be nudging up against the adjacent (lower) string as you play as melody notes.

[jdmimport13]

@alanslife1 It's not a discovery. It's a "how to".

[TempestaRiggs]

Awe yeah that tasty darkness, yum yum yummy!!! Thank you sir for helping me understand how to right my riffs better.

[alanslife1]

of course you can make riffs of a scale

All music is made from scales.

[mikeianity1]

WE WANT THE DARKNESS!!!!!!!

[somboku]

very helpful lessons .. thanks a lot ill check back every day man

[kingishraq]

That was really helpful!!! :D..U rock...\m/