Riffs to progress fast

Before the classic technical sheets, a riff loops and sounds right from the very first repetitions: it's often the most motivating content to start with, especially for a total beginner.

Riffs to try first

• Metal gallop riff — E minor metal Level 2
• Blues turnaround riff — E minor blues Level 3
• First steps riff — A minor pop Level 1
• Ballad riff — E minor pop Level 2
• Full round trip riff — C minor blues Level 4
• Call and response riff — F minor blues Level 2

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The 12 keys of the riff catalog, each built on its own position-1 minor pentatonic box.