Visit riffoftheweek.com for all videos, tab, jamtracks and more! Every Wednesday I do a new Riff Of The Week™ guitar education video. Here’s Season 4 ,Ep 45: “How To Create A Melody On Guitar” Riff Of The Week™ Since 2005 got riffs?™ Hats, T-shirts & new PickPads™ at www.daveweiner.com/store Hi, I’m Dave Weiner. I’m a Favored Nations recording artist, a GIT graduate and have been playing in Steve Vai’s band since 1999. Don’t forget to view the tab, listen to the audio clips and download the backing tracks (when applicable) for this ROTW at: www.daveweiner.com/rotw. You can find Hi-RES HD versions of this video at riffoftheweek.com or by subscribing (for free) to the ROTW podcast in ITunes (search Dave Weiner). Interested in my music? My first cd “Shove The Sun Aside” is available on iTunes, Amazon and at www.daveweiner.com/store Like this lesson? Want to learn more? How about a live, one on one, internet guitar lesson with me? www.daveweiner.com/lessons Got a suggestion for a ROTW? Email it to rotw@daveweiner.com Thanks for visiting. Enjoy! Dave
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MrAwesomemuch says:
August 21, 2011 at 6:20 pm (UTC 0)
i want your fender!
coldfanx195 says:
August 21, 2011 at 6:58 pm (UTC 0)
cool vid
Andrehen2 says:
August 21, 2011 at 7:52 pm (UTC 0)
i reckon cliffs of dover sum this lesson up perfectly. Just constantly referencing the same melodies some an octave up or slightly changed. The best melodies are the ones u listen to the whole song hoping it will happen again.
AXELGRIZ says:
August 21, 2011 at 8:24 pm (UTC 0)
hey dave, great videos. so we can take some intervals from a scale and make it into a melody? can we also use chord tones to make a melody? can anyone answer my questions? Thanks.
Hypnus9 says:
August 21, 2011 at 8:40 pm (UTC 0)
Dave….you are an inspiring educator. Thanks for the Riff of the Week Program. I think it is great!
McBlobby3 says:
August 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm (UTC 0)
ur fender is sooo shiny 😀 lol dude this is my first vid out of 248 and im sure going to sub ur vids cuz ur so awesom 😀
Laimonel says:
August 21, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC 0)
Really nice lesson. All guys making youtube lessons should be like you!
twoworlds1family says:
August 21, 2011 at 10:11 pm (UTC 0)
I have been stressing out with chord sequences and riffs for a long time…I can honestly say this vid completely opened my eyes to the creation of music!
Thank you so much!
Totally awesome your in Vais band btw, didn’t read that til later on
dieandgoaway says:
August 21, 2011 at 10:19 pm (UTC 0)
THX! this vid was very helpful being looking for this kind of vid for some time luck i found it
mellycutiepie4ever says:
August 21, 2011 at 10:51 pm (UTC 0)
getting my guitar tomorrow!
carter0012 says:
August 21, 2011 at 11:43 pm (UTC 0)
ive just started to play live on the weekends.. I used to just play in my bedroom, but your videos are very helpful ! thanks
CsHrEdDz says:
August 22, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC 0)
can someone please tell me how to get to the tabs, the link he provides does not work for me
kevlar1818 says:
August 22, 2011 at 1:13 am (UTC 0)
haha owned. my b
justbediego says:
August 22, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC 0)
heheh. you guyz crazy.
riffoftheweek says:
August 22, 2011 at 2:32 am (UTC 0)
30″ Dell
kevlar1818 says:
August 22, 2011 at 3:14 am (UTC 0)
dude we have the same monitor… 25.5″ asus?
garysmartable says:
August 22, 2011 at 3:36 am (UTC 0)
Jazz lll come in red and black
stavrospipis says:
August 22, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC 0)
is that a strat delux?
willbjs says:
August 22, 2011 at 4:46 am (UTC 0)
this vid was very helpful – thanks
thegreatpumpkin1313 says:
August 22, 2011 at 5:39 am (UTC 0)
Nice strat!
pistache7 says:
August 22, 2011 at 6:33 am (UTC 0)
I forgot to add, wasn’t “for the love of god” a theme from ” kung fu ” ? (sshh )
pistache7 says:
August 22, 2011 at 6:42 am (UTC 0)
Forgot to ask….Did you take your cat with you ? Must have freak out ! I know because our two cats were freakin during our move.
element1988 says:
August 22, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC 0)
Learn your intervals, the you will know how to play what you hear in your head.
c2a says:
August 22, 2011 at 7:28 am (UTC 0)
I have that Strat!…although in black with a gold scratchplate.
Great vid.
amatt87 says:
August 22, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC 0)
if i have a melody in my head, i normally try to sing it and record it on my pc. from there i can work out what notes to play on guitar.
AccountLinked says:
August 22, 2011 at 8:11 am (UTC 0)
@Liuminal Steady on.
THEDXFAN28 says:
August 22, 2011 at 9:01 am (UTC 0)
crap…now i gotta go find goodgoody23’s comment
TheGarbagebelly says:
August 22, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC 0)
GOOD JOB!!!!
Tomix1980 says:
August 22, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC 0)
nice choice of riffs and you play them cool !
bresbit says:
August 22, 2011 at 10:09 am (UTC 0)
some one definitely needs to work on playing cleaner.
matco24 says:
August 22, 2011 at 10:47 am (UTC 0)
hey pretty cool!!….a little dodgy a few times…but gee I don’t even know all those riffs
RockIsWhatsReal96 says:
August 22, 2011 at 11:03 am (UTC 0)
Where’s Eruption man!? Sweet Child o’ Mine needs some work too, but otherwise nice job! 🙂
cervela3 says:
August 22, 2011 at 11:52 am (UTC 0)
246 people play bass…
bulletinyurass says:
August 22, 2011 at 12:02 pm (UTC 0)
my dog can play sweet child o’ mine bettur…
Liuminal says:
August 22, 2011 at 12:52 pm (UTC 0)
Fucking ass hole sexist can you do this… What’s that no? Then shut the fuck up, pigs.
jawak250 says:
August 22, 2011 at 12:57 pm (UTC 0)
nice girl xD
AccountLinked says:
August 22, 2011 at 1:16 pm (UTC 0)
I would play with her G-String
blublood75 says:
August 22, 2011 at 1:32 pm (UTC 0)
She’s awesome! Don’t listen to the people, half of them are just jealous they play as good as you. Keep up the good work, kid!
RomeoAeon13 says:
August 22, 2011 at 1:53 pm (UTC 0)
Hey, quit giving her shit. At least she’s learning well. She looks young. Maybe she’ll be Josephine Satriani someday.
diceros69 says:
August 22, 2011 at 2:30 pm (UTC 0)
AWESOME!
psychobassist111 says:
August 22, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC 0)
A for effort, 7.5/10 for tits and a 6 for execution
pedrosequeirinha says:
August 22, 2011 at 3:30 pm (UTC 0)
what is this shit man
TheDarthHammer says:
August 22, 2011 at 3:49 pm (UTC 0)
отлично, мне понравилось
joceyjoe says:
August 22, 2011 at 4:13 pm (UTC 0)
@xaioxaio11 lol thats a sexist statement, yet im female and i cant take her seriously xD
thebreatho says:
August 22, 2011 at 4:23 pm (UTC 0)
Cliffs of Dover was so out of key it hurt my ears >_<
wowdave85 says:
August 22, 2011 at 4:44 pm (UTC 0)
You should wear an aperen when your playing……cause your butchering those riffs
wowdave85 says:
August 22, 2011 at 5:24 pm (UTC 0)
Shave your head and youd look just like Joe Satriani
xaioxaio11 says:
August 22, 2011 at 5:55 pm (UTC 0)
Interesting, Can you hand your guitar over to a guy? That way I can take this video seriously.
mcelfresh327 says:
August 22, 2011 at 6:07 pm (UTC 0)
This is pretty good! Keep it up!!!!!!
TheFireball100 says:
August 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm (UTC 0)
You rock girl!!!