Riffing on Strings

Riffing on Strings
Author: Sean Miller
Publisher: Scriblerus Press
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2008
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0980211409

Riffing on Strings is a unique collection of creative writing that explores the cosmic and cultural resonances of string theory. The book includes thought-provoking essays, short stories, poems, and a play from over 40 acclaimed authors, including Nobel Laureate Sheldon Glashow, Michio Kaku, Peter Woit, Adam Roberts, Colette Inez, Brenda Hillman, Joseph Radke, Bruce Holland Rogers, and Carole Bugge. "Sean Miller and Shveta Verma have put together an exhilaratingly eclectic anthology of creative and expository writing about one of the most exciting (even if controversial) intellectual fields of our time: string theory. Just Miller's erudite introduction by itself is worth the price of this sparkling collection." - S. Abbas Raza, Managing Editor of 3 Quarks Daily "Putting together a theory of everything requires a lot of creativity, and more than a little audacity - qualities which are also abundant in this collection of stories and poems inspired by string theory. Riffing on Strings is guaranteed to stimulate both hemispheres of your brain." - Sean Carroll, Theoretical Physicist, California Institute of Technology & Creator of Cosmic Variance

Riff Notes: Guitar String Basics

Riff Notes: Guitar String Basics
Author: Phill Dixon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495013545

(Guitar Reference). Strings are the most important part of your guitar. They are the source of the sound and are what you are actually playing. In this Riff Notes series book you'll discover everything you need to know about strings, so you can immediately get off to the right start, whether you are playing an electric or acoustic guitar. The two main types of strings, steel and nylon , are fully explored. Steel is metal and nylon is a stretchy plastic. Strings are either plain or wound, and this is how they are referred to when we are talking about a single string. Any guitar you buy comes with strings already on it but knowing all about them, what kind are right for your guitar, and how to maintenance and replace your strings is essential. All of this and more will be explained in this Riff Notes book.

Riffs

Riffs
Author: Rikky Rooksby
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 147685548X

Rikky Rooksby's revised and updated bestseller explores more than 200 classic riffs, from Cream and Led Zeppelin, through Nirvana and Soundgarden, to Metallica, U2, and the White Stripes. The first half of the book analyzes classic rock riffs and reveals the stories behind their creation. Easy-to-read text describes and explains each riff, supported by illustrations and audio examples. The book's second section shows how to construct great riffs and why they work. Readers learn how to shape a melody, integrate a guitar riff with the rest of a song, enhance a riff with effects, and work with intervals and scales to build riffs.

How to Write Guitar Riffs

How to Write Guitar Riffs
Author: Rikky Rooksby
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1493061100

Countless great songs are based on riffs—catchy guitar phrases that repeat until they’re seared into your brain forever—or snappy chord sequences as memorable as any melody. Riffs get people excited, whether they are musicians or listeners. Advertising agencies use riffs on television, internet videos, and cinema trailers. Riffs sell concert tickets, guitars, and downloads. Youtube is full of guitarists playing riffs. This book now in its third and updated edition digs deep into the world of the guitar riff, identifying 30 distinct types and illustrating them with reference to 150 examples: from Howlin Wolf to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Chuck Berry to Limp Bizkit, the Kinks to the Strokes, Black Sabbath to the White Stripes, Coldplay and Kings of Leon. The book includes 56 tracks of audio, illustrating all types of riffs covered, plus notation and TAB for 40 original example riffs composed by the author. In the book you can trace the connections between riff types and the scales, modes, or chords from which they’re drawn learn the guitar tips and arranging techniques to get the best from your riffs read an exclusive interview with Led Zeppelin and Them Crooked Vultures bassist John Paul Jones, a multi-instrumentalist, writer, and arranger with 50 years experience in riff-based music.

Riff Notes: Acoustic Guitar Basics

Riff Notes: Acoustic Guitar Basics
Author: Phill Dixon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495013529

(Guitar Reference). Understanding what an acoustic guitar is, including all of its essential parts and how they work, will be critical to choosing the one that is right for you. In this Riff Notes series book you'll discover everything you need to know, not only to help guide you in choosing the right acoustic guitar, but also how to understand the instrument so you can get off to a fast start. There are many types of acoustic guitars and all the basics necks, tuning keys, fret boards, pick-ups, bridges, bodies, woods, and more are not the same, so having a basic understanding of them will help immensely. Also included is how to do basic electric guitar maintenance and care. All of this and more will be explained in this Riff Notes book.

Progressive Metal Guitar

Progressive Metal Guitar
Author: Rob Thorpe
Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.com
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2016-10-17
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781911267287

Progressive Metal Guitar opens up the possibilities of modern day advanced guitar technique to anyone with a guitar.

Rock Guitar For Dummies

Rock Guitar For Dummies
Author: Jon Chappell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2023-01-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1394159218

Check out this guide to rock guitar technique If you’re ready to start playing some rockin’ tunes on the guitar, there's no better teacher than Rock Guitar For Dummies. This is the ultimate guide to playing rock ’n’ roll on six strings, even if you’ve never picked up a guitar before! Master the riffs and melodies of your favorite songs and artists, or make up a few of your own. Find out how to choose the right amplifier, strum power chords, and maintain your guitar. Moving over from another style of guitar playing? You’ll love this guide’s deep dive into rock guitar technique. You’ll even learn to differentiate the sounds of classic rock, heavy metal, grunge, progressive rock, and beyond. Plus, you’ll get access to online resources, including audio and video clips, to bring your rock ’n’ roll education to life. Get step-by-step instruction on playing rhythm and lead guitar in a variety of rock styles Practice with countless exercises and songs to add to your repertoire Download and stream over 150 audio and video tracks demonstrating the exercises and techniques in the book Find essential tips and tricks for tuning up, changing strings, and maintaining your guitar If you’re a novice or intermediate guitarist wanting to rock ‘n’ roll, this is the friendly Dummies guide for you.

Riff Notes: Electric Guitar Basics

Riff Notes: Electric Guitar Basics
Author: Phill Dixon
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495013502

(Guitar Reference). Understanding what an electric guitar is, including all of its essential parts and how they work, will be critical to choosing the one that is right for you. In this Riff Notes series book you'll discover everything you need to know, not only to help guide you in choosing the right electric guitar, but also how to understand the instrument so you can get off to a fast start. There are many types of electric guitars and all the basics necks, tuning keys, fret boards, pick-ups, bridges, bodies, and more are not the same, so having a basic understanding of them will help immensely. Also included is how to do basic electric guitar maintenance and care. All of this and more will be explained in this Riff Notes book.

First 50 Riffs You Should Play on Guitar

First 50 Riffs You Should Play on Guitar
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540064905

(Guitar Collection). Now that you've had a few lessons you're ready to start learning all the riffs that made you want to learn guitar in the first place! This amazing collection includes the iconic riffs from: All Right Now * Back in Black * Barracuda * Carry on Wayward Son * Come As You Are * Crazy Train * Don't Fear the Reaper * Enter Sandman * Iron Man * Johnny B. Goode * La Bamba * La Grange * Layla * Message in a Bottle * Mission: Impossible Theme * Money for Nothing * Monkey Wrench * Oh, Pretty Woman * Rebel, Rebel * Rhiannon * Seven Nation Army * Smoke on the Water * Sunday Bloody Sunday * Sunshine of Your Love * Sweet Home Alabama * Ticket to Ride * Walk This Way * Working Man * and more!