Fretlight Video Riffs

"When I Come Around" - Green Day

2011-03-11T10:32:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Players - here is your FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Riff features the intro chord progression from the song "When I Come Around" as played by the band Green Day. This is a straight ahead progression that is based around four different chords, which are G 5, D 5, E Minor, and C 5. Three out of four chords in this progression are "5th Chords", also known as "Power Chords", which are very common in the music of a band like Green Day. There are three things to watch for in this progression that are essential to getting the sound of the song. The first is the use of "Overdrive" or "Distortion". If your amplifier has this function, crank it up to get that full, heavy sound. The second thing to watch for is the use of "Palm Muting" with the picking hand. A big part of the "chugging" sound that you hear in this progression comes from the use of palm muting. The third thing to watch for is the use of "Fret Hand Muting", which is when the fingers of the fretting hand muffle the strings while the picking hand is still strumming the strings. You will hear this technique used with the first three chords in this progression. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each chord change up to speed, and really try to nail the palm muting as well as fret hand muting techniques.

Once you've learned the intro riff section, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=350
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/WHEN_I_COME_AROUND_SAMPLE.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: When I Come Around” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_When_I_Come_Around_Riff.fvp

"Come As You Are" - Nirvana

2011-02-25T10:35:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Players - here is your FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Riff features the intro section from the song "Come As You Are" as played by the influential grunge band Nirvana. This is a pretty simple riff that is played in the open poisition and uses notes from the Low E string and the A string. There are two things to watch for in this riff, which are the string changes that happen with the picking hand as well as the rhythm and timing of the riff. The rhythm and picking make up a big part of the sound of this riff, so really focus on playing in time as you practice each part. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the fretting hand and picking hand to work together, and then gradually build it up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro riff section, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=443
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/COME_AS_YOU_ARE_SAMPLE.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Come As You Are” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(easy)_Come_As_You_Are_Riff.fvp

"Iron Man" - Black Sabbath

2011-02-07T10:59:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Players - here is your FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This Riff features the main chord progression from the classic Black Sabbath song "Iron Man". This chord progression is played using a series of Power Chords, also known as "5th Chords". There are two important things to watch for in this progression, which are the rhythm of the chord changes, and the "sliding" technique that is used between several of the chords. The use of slides is a big part of the sound of this progression, and these slides really help to smooth out some of the chord changes, as opposed to strumming every individual chord. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each chord change up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro chord progression, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=125
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Iron_Man_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Iron Man” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Iron_Man.fvp

"Hotel California" - The Eagles

2011-01-08T20:38:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Players - here is your FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This Riff features the intro chord progression from the classic Eagles' song "Hotel California". This chord progression is played using a "capo" (pronounced "Kay-Poe") at the 7th fret position. By using a capo, chords that are normally played in the open position can now be moved further up the fretboard. This means that common chord shapes like G, C, D, A and E can now be played in a higher position, which changes the pitch of the chords as well as the overall Key of the music. The chord progression in this week's video makes use of several different chord shapes, and each chord is in the progression is played as an arpeggio, which means that the notes of the chord are picked one string at a time. The first step in mastering this guitar part is to memorize the changes between the various chords. From there you can focus much more on your picking hand to get the right "articulation" for each individual arpeggio. You'll notice in the video that this progression is labeled "Guitar Part One". That's because the original studio recording of this song actually includes MORE than one guitar part. In future installments of this series, we'll look at some of the OTHER guitar parts that are used to create the sound of this classic tune. As you're practicing, remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each chord change and arpeggio up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro chord progression, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=605
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Hotel_California_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Hotel California” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Hotel_California.fvp

"Dammit" - Blink 182

2010-12-30T15:25:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro guitar section from "Dammit" as played by Blink 182. A big part of the sound of this riff is the use of one specific "Rhythmic Motif". This riff has four individual phrases that are all based on the same rhythmic pattern, which is exactly what using a "Rhythmic Motif" is all about: The scale notes change, but the rhythm and picking stay the same. The notes in this riff all come from the open position C Major Scale, which means that all of the notes are played within the range of the first three frets of the neck. Because this riff is based on the C Major Scale, there are no sharps or flats used - all of the notes are "natural" notes from the Musical Alphabet. Pay close attention to the motion of your fretting hand as well as your picking hand to make sure that both hands are working together in unison. This riff is played at a fast tempo, so remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each scale phrase up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro riff section, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=708
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Dammit_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Dammit” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(easy)_Dammit.fvp

"Silent Night" - Fingerstyle Arrangement

2010-12-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

For this week's Video Riff we're celebrating the holiday season with a fingerstyle arrangment of "Silent Night". In this arrangement you'll be combining the melody notes of the song with some chord voicings to provide the underlying harmony. Playing melody and harmony simultaneously is certainly a challenge, but this style essentially allows you to play a duet (two parts) by yourself. This is often referred to as "Chord/Melody" playing, and is normally done with fingerpicking technique, so put down the pick for this one. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get all of the chord vocings and melodies to fit together.

As an added bonus, (and as a "Thank You" to all of our customers), we're also releasing a FREE version of this arrangement for M-Player, so once you've practiced the chord/melody sections from this video, then click here:
http://www.fretlightstore.com/songdetail.aspx?ID=1526
to download the full MIDI song FOR FREE from the Fretlight Store!

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!

Happy Holidays from the 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/Silent_Night_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Silent Night” by clicking here:
www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Silent_Night_Fingerstyle.fvp

"Pretty Woman" - Roy Orbison

2010-12-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro melody and verse chord progression from the classic song "Pretty Woman" as played by Roy Orbison. The intro melody uses notes from the open position A Major Scale, while the verse chord progression uses several different chords from the Key of A Major. This example is a great illustration of a songwriter using a combination of Melody (scale notes and riffs) along with Harmony (chords and strums) to create a great guitar part. When practicing the riff section in this example, pay close attention to your picking hand to make sure that you're playing the correct strings and counting the correct rhythm. When practicing the chord section, pay close attention to your fretting hand to make sure that you're making the changes from chord to chord as smoothly as possible. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get both the riff section and the chord section up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro riff section and the verse chords, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=493
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Pretty_Woman_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Pretty Woman” by clicking here:
www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Pretty_Woman.fvp

"My Girl" - The Temptations

2010-12-10T16:22:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the main verse riff from "My Girl" as played by The Temptations. This riff uses the notes of the open position C Major Scale. All of the notes in this riff are played within the range of the first three frets of the neck, and because the riff is based on the C Major Scale, there are no sharps or flats used - all of the notes are "natural" notes from the Musical Alphabet. Pay close attention to your fretting hand as well as your picking hand to get the timing of this riff to sound right. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each part of the scale melody up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro riff section, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=634
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/My_Girl_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: My Girl” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(easy)_My_Girl.fvp

"Roxanne" - The Police

2010-12-06T17:15:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro chord progression from "Roxanne" as played by The Police. The progression for this song is based on a series of Triads that are played on the three thinnest strings (the High E, B and G strings), and this progression uses a combination of Major and Minor Triads as well as a few Suspended Triads. The challenge with this progression is to play the chords "staccato", which means that each rhythm is played with a very short duration, giving each chord a "choppy" sound. Even though the chords are played with a rhythm that falls on the beat, the duration of each chord is not held for a full Quarter Note value - instead, the rhythm is played "staccato" to sound more like an eighth note followed by an eighth rest. This type of rhythm is what gives the song such a unique sound. Pay close attention to your fretting hand as well as your strumming hand to get this part to sound right. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the chord changes and strums up to full speed.

Once you've learned the intro chord progression, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=626
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Roxanne_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Roxanne” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Roxanne.fvp

"Take Me Out" - Franz Ferdinand

2010-11-29T16:21:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the main chorus section from "Take Me Out" as played by Franz Ferdinand. This riff is based on the notes of the E Minor Scale and is played at the 7th position. An important part of nailing the sound of this riff is getting the correct rhythm. This means that you should pay close attention to your picking hand as well as your fretting hand to make sure they are working together. Even though all of the fretted notes in this riff are played in a single position, your main focus with this riff is getting the timing down. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the riff up to full speed.

Once you've learned the main chorus riff, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=341
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Take_Me_Out_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Take Me Out” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Take_Me_Out.fvp

"Fly By Night" - Rush

2010-11-19T20:59:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro chord progression from "Fly By Night" as played by the Canadian rock trio Rush. This progression is based on a sequence of six different chords, which are D major, A7 sus 4, C add 9, G/B, G minor/Bb, and A major. The sound of this progression comes from the combination of stummed chords along with arpeggiated chords. There is also a short little scale riff that is used to tie together the chord change from A7 sus 4 to C add 9. Pay close attention to your picking hand as well as your fretting hand to make sure that they are working together to get the right chord changes as well as the right picking and strumming patterns. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the progression and the rhythm up to full speed.

Once you've got the intro chord section down, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=495
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Fly_By_Night_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Fly By Night” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Fly_By_Night.fvp

"White Horse" - Taylor Swift

2010-11-15T12:39:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro chord progression from "White Horse" as played by Taylor Swift. This progression is based on a sequence of three chords, which are C Major, F sus 2 and A minor 7th. The tricky part of this progression is that each chord is played fingerstyle, so put down the pick for this one. When practicing each chord, you must use a combination of two different fingerstyle techniques: "pinching" two strings at the same time, and "walking" between single notes played on individual strings. The easy part of this progression is mastering the chord changes, but the challenge is to use the correct "articulation" with your picking hand to get each chord to sound right. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the chord changes and the correct picking patterns and techniques up to full speed.

Once you've got the intro chord section down, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=550
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/White_Horse_Sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: White Horse” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_White_Horse.fvp

"Highway To Hell" - AC/DC

2010-11-05T12:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro chord progression from "Highway To Hell" as played by AC/DC. This progression is based on a sequence of three chords, which are A Major, D/F# and G Major. When practicing these chords, pay very close attention to your rhythm and strumming. You will find that even though this progression only uses three chords, getting the proper rhythm and strumming with each chord is essential to getting this part to sound right. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the chord changes and the correct strumming patterns up to full speed.

Once you've got the intro chord section down, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=80
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Highway_To_Hell_sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Highway To Hell” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Highway_To_Hell.fvp

"Kryptonite" - 3 Doors Down

2010-10-29T12:20:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro chord progression from "Kryptonite" as played by 3 Doors Down. This progression is based on a sequence of three chords, which are B Minor, G Major, and A Sus 2. Each chord in this progression is played as an arpeggios, which means that the notes of each chord are picked one at a time (as opposed to being strummed). Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the chord changes and the picking patterns up to full speed.

Once you've got the intro chord section down, then click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=31
to purchase the full MIDI song from the Fretlight Store!

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/Kryptonite_sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Kryptonite” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(easy)_Kryptonite.fvp

"Wicked Game" - Chris Isaak

2010-10-22T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Riff features the main lead guitar melody from "Wicked Game" as played by Chris Isaak. This melody includes some really cool style elements such as sliding and bending, and also incorporates several different chord shapes that are played as arpeggios. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each melody and chord change up to full speed.

As an added bonus, we've also released the FULL version of this song as an M-Player MIDI song, so once you've got the main melody down, click here
http://www.store.fretlight.com/product.php?id_product=265
to purchase the full MIDI song!

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/wicked_game_sample.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Wicked Game” by clicking here:

http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/(intermediate)_Wicked_Game.fvp

The Eric Mantel "Tribute" & "Tai-Chi" Contest!

2010-09-02T02:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Fretlight players, check this out! We would like to congratulate our Fretlight Artist, Eric Mantel, for being signed to Stevie Vai's Digital Nations / Favored Nations record label. His album "The Unstruck Melody" and his two hit songs "Tribute" and "Tai-Chi" have both had great success! In fact, his song "Tribute" has been named as one of the top 500 GREATEST ROCK INSTRUMENTALS. His talent, hard work and perseverance have led Eric to his success as a player, and we truly appreciate having him on board as a Fretlight Artist.

In celebration of his achievements, Eric is having a very exciting contest with tons of great gear to win. The challenge is for you to master either (or both) of his two amazing songs, ‘Tribute’ and ‘Tai-Chi’, both from his latest album. Please check out the following videos for more information on how to enter Eric’s exciting contest:

Eric Mantel Video Contest - "Tribute"

Eric Mantel Video Contest - "Tai-Chi"

Here's the really cool part: While this contest is open to all, being a Fretlight owner gives you a HUGE advantage! To help you master Eric’s songs, you can practice along and learn Eric's parts with the FREE Video Player versions of the songs (links shown below).

FREE Video Player files:

Eric Mantel - Tribute

http://www.fretlight.com/downloads/EricMantel-Tribute.fvp.zip

Eric Mantel - Tai-Chi

http://www.fretlight.com/downloads/EricMantel-Tai-Chi.fvp.zip

Also be sure to check out these really cool "Side by Side" videos to see the Fretlight in action:

http://www.fretlight.com/eric-mantel.html

Congratulations Eric and Good Luck to our Fretlight Owners!

"Because" - The Beatles

2010-07-02T08:36:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Riff features the verse chord progression from "Because" as played by The Beatles. This song comes from the 1969 album "Abbey Road" and is a great example of the unique writing style that is characteristic of the band's later writing period. Although many of the chords used in this progression are straight ahead Major and Minor chords, there are also several "tension" chords that are used to spice things up, including 7th and 13th chords as well as a few Diminished chord variations. These new chord types really add a lot of depth and movement to the progression and help to contribute to the overall "eeriness" of the song. Each chord in this progression is played as an arpeggio so pay close attention to your picking hand to make sure that you get all of the correct patterns. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the chord changes and picking up to full 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/BECAUSE_SAMPLE.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Because” by clicking here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Fretlight_Video_Riff_Because.fvp

"Message In A Bottle" - The Police

2010-06-23T00:50:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Riff features the main verse section from "Message In A Bottle" as played by The Police. The riff for this song incorporates a series of several different arpeggios. The real challenge with this riff deals with the types of chord shapes that are used, and the wide stretches that must be made with the fretting hand. Try to keep your thumb BEHIND the guitar neck when playing these chords. This will really help the fingers to spread out and help you to be able to reach each of the different positions that are used. If you've never played chord forms with wide intervals like these before, you will find that it takes quite a bit of practice and repetition to really get these forms to move smoothly around the fretboard. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the transitions from chord to chord up to full 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/MESSAGE_IN_A_BOTTLE_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Life In The Fast Lane" - The Eagles

2010-06-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Riff features the intro section from "Life In The Fast Lane" as played by The Eagles. The riff for this song incorporates two different guitar parts, each playing the same melody, but in different octaves. The main section is played by the first guitar in a lower octave while the second guitar doubles this part an octave higher. This week's Riff includes both sections (the low as well as high octave parts). Technique wise, this riff incorporates some hammer-ons as well as some very fast slides that give the riff a bluesy, "slippery" type of sound. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get both guitar parts up to full 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/LIFE_IN_THE_FAST_LANE_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Holy Diver" - Dio

2010-05-27T04:04:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

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

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"Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd

2010-05-12T01:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features the intro section from "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The progression for this song is based around three chords, but incorporates many single note fills between each of the chords. There are also many style elements like pull-offs, sliding, bending and muting that are used to 'spice up' the single note fills. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the chords as well as the fills up to full 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/SWEET_HOME_ALABAMA_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Limelight" - Rush

2010-04-28T01:06:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features the main riff from "Limelight" by Rush. This riff uses a combination of single note scale playing along with chords and strumming. The most important thing to work on with this riff is the rhythm. The timing of this riff is a little tricky, but this is what makes the riff so cool to play (the first several measures are in 4/4 time, and after the drums enter, the remaining measures are in 7/4 time). Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the entire riff up to full 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/LIMELIGHT_SAMPLE.wmv

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http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Fretlight_Video_Riff_Limelight.fvp

"Kiss A Girl" - Keith Urban

2010-04-20T02:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - we've got another special treat for you this week!

This week's FREE video features Keith Urban teaching you how to play the chords for the intro section of his hit song "Kiss A Girl". There are two very important things to watch for in this video: First, you will notice that several of the chord shapes that Keith uses require some wide stretches with the fretting hand, so make sure that you keep your thumb behind the neck when practicing each of the chord shapes. Second, Keith uses a lot of percussive strumming with his picking hand. As he strums the chords, he brings his hand down onto the strings to create a really cool rhythmic "backbeat". Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and practice at your own pace until you can get up to full 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/KISS_A_GIRL_SAMPLE.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Kiss A Girl" by clicking here:
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"Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum

2010-03-21T23:22:00.000-07:00

Hello Fretlight Players - we've really got something special for you this week!

This week's FREE video features Dave Haywood (guitarist from the band Lady Antebellum) teaching you how to play the chords for their hit song "Need You Now". Dave begins the video by showing you the basic chords shapes and techniques that are used in each section of the song, and then he strums through the ENTIRE TUNE. What better way to learn a song than from the artist themselves! The best part is that you can SLOW DOWN the video and work on each section at your own pace until you can get up to full speed and strum along with Dave through the entire song.

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/NEED_YOU_NOW_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Bring It On Home" - Led Zeppelin

2010-03-13T15:46:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features the main riff from "Bring In On Home" by Led Zeppelin. When Jimmy Page recorded this song, he used the process of "overdubbing" in the recording studio to add several different layers to the riff. Once he had recorded the main riff, he added two additional "harmony" guitar parts to create the effect of three different guitars all playing simultaneously. This week's Video shows you how to play each of those three parts. This really allows you to hear the effect that "overdubbing" creates. From a technique perspective, this riff includes lots of hammer ons, bends, and vibrato, so don't forget to SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get each part of the riff up to full 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/BRING_IT_ON_HOME_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Back In Black" - AC/DC

2010-03-03T02:13:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features one of my all-time favorite guitar riffs, which is the intro section from the classic AC/DC song "Back In Black". This is a great part that combines some Rhythm guitar sections (with chords) along with some Lead guitar sections (played with single notes and scales). This riff also includes the 'style elements' of bending and sliding, and really illustrates the importance of developing BOTH aspects of your playing: Harmony and chords along with Melody and scales. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can get the riff 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/BACK_IN_BLACK_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Stay" - SafetySuit

2010-02-22T10:32:00.000-08:00

Hello Fretlight Players - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features the intro section from the SafetySuit song "Stay". This is a great song that features 'layered' guitar parts, which means that there is a Rhythm guitar part (played with chords) as well as a Lead guitar part (played with scales) that are combined together. This type of playing is very common in bands that have two guitarists. This week's video includes both the Rhyhtm and Lead parts, which allows you to see and hear exactly how they fit together. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can play both parts 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/STAY_SAMPLE.wmv

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http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Fretlight_Video_Riff_Stay.fvp

"Walk This Way" - Aerosmith

2010-02-08T02:38:00.000-08:00

Greetings Fretlight Owners - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features the intro riff from the classic Aerosmith song "Walk This Way". To master this riff, you really must focus on synchronizing the motions of the fretting hand and the picking hand. This means that you must pay close attention to the motion of your fingers as well as your pick. Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT until you can play it 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/WALK_THIS_WAY_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Bubbly" - Colbie Caillat

2010-02-02T04:18:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Owners - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video features the chord progression from Colbie Caillat's hit song "Bubbly". This progression is played with fingerpicking technique, so put down the pick for this one. When practicing this example, you will notice that there is a combination of chord style fingerpicking (using multiple fingers at the same time to pluck the notes of a chord) as well as arpeggio style fingerpicking (using one finger at a time to pluck the individual strings). Remember that you can SLOW DOWN the video and LOOP IT to really nail these techniques.

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/BUBBLY_SAMPLE.wmv

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http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Fretlight_Video_Riff_Bubbly.fvp

"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" - Tears For Fears

2010-01-11T11:07:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Fretlight Owners! Here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff".

For this week's Video Riff, we're going back to the 80's to play "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" by Tears For Fears. The cool part about this riff is that there are actually two different guitar parts to learn: a chord section and a melody section. Best of all, you can SLOW DOWN the riff and LOOP IT to learn each part at your own pace.

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/EVERYBODY_SAMPLE.wmv

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http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Fretlight_Video_Riff_Everybody_Wants_To_Rule_The_World.fvp

"Sweet Child O' Mine" - Guns 'n' Roses

2009-12-20T22:55:00.000-08:00

Hello again Fretlight Owners - here is this week's FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

This week's Video Riff features the intro lead guitar melody from the classic Guns 'n' Roses song "Sweet Child O' Mine". This riff features a lot of string crossing and string skipping, so really pay close attention to your picking hand. Remember, you can always SLOW IT DOWN to learn the riff at your own pace.

To download the video, 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/SWEET_CHILD_O_MINE_SAMPLE.wmv

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"Day Tripper" - The Beatles

2009-12-11T11:57:00.000-08:00

Fretlight Owners - It's here, your FREE "Fretlight Video Riff"!

Just click the download link shown below, save the video to your computer, open it up through Fretlight Studio (using Video Player), and you‘re ready to go. The first “Fretlight Video Riff" features the intro section from the Beatles’ classic “Day Tripper”. When practicing this riff, pay close attention to your fretting hand as well as your picking hand, and remember that you can always SLOW IT DOWN to learn the riff at your own pace!

Each “Fretlight Video Riff” clip will be about 1 to 2 minutes in length. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back here every week for more FREE videos!

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/DAY_TRIPPER_SAMPLE.wmv

Download the FULL version of the “Fretlight Video Riff: Day Tripper” here:
http://www.fretlight.com/riffoftheweek/Riff_of_the_Week_Day_Tripper.fvp