'Do I Wanna Know?'

"Do I Wanna Know" is one of Arctic Monkeys' most recognizable songs, and the riff is a perfect showcase for hammer-ons, slides, and position shifts. This lesson covers the authentic way Alex Turner plays the riff, including the thumb-over-top technique and proper muting that keeps the riff clean and controlled. The original recording features two distinct guitar parts - one with tremolo and a cleaner tone, and another with heavy fuzz. The tremolo effect manipulates the volume to create a rapid loud-quiet wave that gives the riff its rhythmic character. Combined with a slight boost or compression and a crunch setting with relatively low gain (around 3 out of 10), you can nail that signature sound.