Article on Writing Riffs with Counterpoint

[RandyEllefson]

Rockers,

I've got another new article up for how to write riffs with intervals (two notes) instead of chord. This one shows how to do counterpoint, including parallel, contrary, and oblique motion. Lots of examples and mps!

http://www.randyellefson.com/guitar/articles/composing/interval_riff_counterpoint.html

Rock on...
Randy Ellefson

 

[Vital Remains]

i use these often when writing my own material. they sound awesome.