Do u have any tips in making your own riff ?

@bongmix (267)
Philippines
March 26, 2007 11:02am CST
can anyone help me on how to make my own riff.. i am planning to compose a song and i want my riff to be the tune of the chorus,, how can i do that? can u give me some tips
1 response
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
29 Mar 07
I would start with the tune of the chorus then, just he basic notes. Play the notes, then add the chords around the the notes. Try different fingerings and effects around it. Also, depending on the style of the song you're putting together, try different picking and strumming patterns around it. It also helps to sing along while you play, that way you can hear how it will go with the feel and mood of the lyrics. Good luck with it!
@bongmix (267)
• Philippines
30 Mar 07
Thanks for the advise bro!!
• Philippines
2 May 07
Start with chords... as you play the chords, HUM a melody, you can do it until you are satisfied with your melody then transcribe it on your guitar, try adding some color on your chords like Cadd9 or a M7 or a 7th add 9, Experiment on your guitar add a note or 2 on your chords. EXPERIMENT AND HAVE FUN. :-)