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Guitar Nine Focus: Riffs

A good guitar riff drives the song, and is often one of the most memorable parts of the tune.

by Guitar Nine December-January 2020 · Guitar Technique · G9 Focus

In music, a riff is a repeated sequence of notes in a piece of music. A good guitar riff, for example, drives the song, is often memorable, and gives structure and character to a track. Classic and notable guitar riffs most commonly appear in rock, metal, jazz, and Latin music.

Here are some great articles by our columnists that have appeared over the years on the subject of riffs.

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Riffs

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Guitar Nine

Guitar Nine is an online guitar e-zine site located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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