Alright everyone, let’s break down what we talked about in the video, “The Riff That Defined Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
Essentially, we explored the idea that there’s one riff that stands out as being incredibly influential in shaping the sound of rock music. While pinning down a single “most important” riff is subjective and impossible, we took a look at some serious contenders.
We discussed that power chords, blues scales, and simple, catchy melodies are common threads in many of these influential riffs. It’s the way these elements are combined, along with the overall attitude and performance, that truly makes a riff iconic.
We wrapped up by saying that many riffs could be considered the ultimate riff but one thing that all good riffs have in common is that they stick with you!