Rock n Roll Riffs
Rock n Roll music gained massive popularity with artists like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis & Little Richard to name a few & so did the guitar riffs that were synonymous with the genre. Rock n Roll riffs more often than not follow the 12 Bar Blues progression, however with a straight ahead feel and a lot faster as compared to blues. Close analysis of popular riffs indicate the use of the perfect 5th, Major 6th & minor 7th interval in one riff. It is also quite common to use the minor & major 3rd interval to create a bluesy riff.
Listen to riffs in the following songs
1) Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
2) Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
3) Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
4) Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
5) Rock n Roll - Led Zeppelin
Below are some of the most common riffs heard in Rock n Roll music & a few improvised versions as well.
Listen to riffs in the following songs
1) Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
2) Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
3) Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
4) Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus
5) Rock n Roll - Led Zeppelin
Below are some of the most common riffs heard in Rock n Roll music & a few improvised versions as well.
