riffs

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Chuck Berry, Dave Grohl, Jimmy Page and Johnny Marr

How the guitar riff has developed since the 1950s – and what you can learn from its evolution

By Simon Barnard published

From Chuck Berry to Dave Grohl via Johnny Marr, Jimmy Page and more, this rhythm guitar masterclass offers a decade-by-decade study in the evolution of the riff

Techniques
Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform live at The Oakland Coliseum in 1976 in Oakland, California.

How to play Sweet Home Alabama on guitar

By Chris Bird published

Learn one of the most iconic guitar intros of all time from this Lynyrd Skynyrd classic

Lessons
Angus Young

5 ways to write a great guitar riff

By Total Guitar editors published

How to incorporate the chords and composing tricks that built rock’s greatest riffs in your own writing

Beginner Lessons
Guitar playing

How to play minor pentatonic riffs

By Chris Bird published

Learn how to use this essential scale, with two hard-rock riff tabs and two scale shapes

Beginner Lessons