Yom Hadash’s History

And this one is TONS of fun to play! Just like the last riff, conservative left hand motion is important when playing this one or else the riff will sound choppy.

As you can see, to adapt the riffs of hip-hop to the guitar requires exceptional rhythm guitar skills like the ability to switch quickly between complex harmonies, mix in basslines with full chords, and reinterpret the guitar in ways never thought of before to recreate the sounds of other instruments.

Experimentation has been an important part of the development of the guitar throughout its entire history. Francisco Tarrega learned from piano players and their techniques, as did Robert Johnson. Wes Montgomery studied jazz horn players while Yngwie Malmsteen worshipped 19th century violin virtuoso Nicolo Paganini.

The wonderful thing about the guitar is that the instrument has a wider range than most instruments, and tons of possible harmonic combinations as well. Having firm grasp of the possibilities and limitations of the instrument is what gives us true freedom in the practice of creating music with the instrument.

There you have it. Some brand new styles and riffs to practice and absorb as you grow as a songwriter, or guitar hobbyist.

When we step out of comfort zones and strive to avoid familiar territory, we can invent new ways to speak on the guitar.

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