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'Aftermath' by Rick Graham - Riff 2

Instructor: Rick Graham Level: Intermediate Topic: Rhythm Style: Metal

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Lesson Excerpt: Riff 2 sees our first change of meter from 4/4 to 3/4 and then back to 4/4. Notice how the change of meter is very subtle, that is, it doesn't scream out at you. The 16 note run in bar 15 should be played very tightly and cleanly. Listening to the drums here should help you. Rhythmically, bars 18-23 will feel a little odd at first but with practice, will become instinctive. I suggest that when practicing this part, you omit the bottom string an...
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