There are tons of guitar riffs out there, but only a few have become deeply ingrained and ubiquitous in pop culture. They’re the ones you can’t wait to learn how to play; the ones you catch yourself humming; the ones that are revered worldwide by musicians and non-musicians alike. W...
The best guitar solos – from driving riffs to technical displays of mastery – make a song complete or transcend the track entirely.
If you’re looking for a soulful groove, chunky chords, or a ripping guitar solo this sample pack is the first place to look. Our favorite sample from the pack: Uncle Dave Riffs Key Amin 2. Smooth Chords Guitar and Bass PackThe Smooth Chords Pack is exactly what its name sounds like....
1. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna 1. “Like a Prayer” by MadonnaA truly great party has to have drama, and who better to provide this than the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Indeed, there was drama around “Like a Prayer” even before the single came out in 1989—remember that Pepsi ad ca...
Rock in 2002 needed a swift kick, and Josh Homme was the man to do it. On one hand, this is an album that a bunch of music-loving guys made for fun, daring to be quirky with the songwriting and production. But there are so many massive hooks and killer riffs that it couldn’t ...
if you’re going to use your kit entirely for quiet practice, there are many options that won’t break the bank. Electronic drum manufacturers know how useful their kits are for students. That’s why it’s easy to find kits that have everything you need to learn drums or work on your...
Whether you’re learning to play an acoustic or electric guitar, or decide that you want to learnhow to play bass, finding the right instrument is essential. Shopping for your first guitar isan exciting experience for new players. And while you might be tempted to pick a guitar based on lo...
A Marshall-style drive with a few more EQ controls than usual, with a 3-way EQ section where the Mids knob doesn’t boost but only cuts, a Presence knob, and two toggle switches to boost the highs or cut the lows. The bass switch delivers Plexi tones in the lower position and JTM45...
In 2017 Travis Scott collaborated with Quavo to make Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. This sample pack riffs on the beats both artists rapped over. It’s another top tier starting point if you want to make a Travis Scott type beat. Our favorite sample from the pack: HU1_3_144bpm_Chords Synth...
Experimentation is key, but a good rule of thumb is to reserve Phasers for uncomplicated riffs and held notes rather than note-heavy, staccato, rhythmic strumming or complex intricate leads. Where in my pedal chain should a Phaser go?