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Riff Lesson

IntermediateStrummingMarty Music
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1:51·54K views·Mar 2026·Released 1993·Taught by Marty Music
StrummingRockKey of E major136 BPM
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Chords

I-IV-V-I

What you'll learn

  • How to use volume knobs to switch between clean and dirty tones
  • How to control distortion without touching your amp
  • Pickup selection technique for tone variation

About this lesson

A cool performance trick for this song is using your guitar’s volume knobs to switch between clean and dirty tones without touching your amp. Roll one pickup’s volume down for a cleaner sound, then flip to the other pickup with the volume up for instant distortion. It’s a simple technique, but it lets you jump between tones quickly while you’re playing—perfect for riffs like this where the dynamics shift between clean and gritty. 🎶 Grab the FREE Boss Katana patch I used here: bit.ly/bossmarty Thanks to @BOSSinfoglobal 🎸

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