This week we're paying tribute to the late great Ronnie James Dio who passed away on May 16th at the age of 67. This week's Riff features the main chord progression from Dio's song "Holy Diver". The progression for this song is based around several different power chord shapes (also known as "5th chords"), and incorprates some 8th note and 16th note rhythms along with some palm muting technique. A big part of the sound of this progression comes from the use of "overdrive" or "distortion", so if your amplifier has this type of setting, crank in up! Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the all of the chord changes up to speed.
To download this week's Video Riff, click the download link shown below, save the video to your computer, and open it up through Fretlight Studio (using Video Player).
Don't forget to check back next week for your next FREE Video Riff!
Have Fun :)
The Fretlight Team
If you would like to watch a short sample clip from this video before you download it, click here:
www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/HOLY_DIVER_SAMPLE.wmv
Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Holy Diver” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Fretlight_Video_Riff_Holy_Diver.fvp
