Question by keefemackenzie: Can someone tell me tips on writing punk riffs?
I’ve been looking for tips on writing punk rock (i mean early hardcore like Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, Bad Brains, etc.) online. the only thing is is that the only tutorials are on lyrics. For me, lyrics are the easiest part. I can’t seem to come up with guitar riffs for this genre. So, could someone please give me some advice on writing these riffs?

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Answer by aha!
Punk riffs it’s all about rythm. (Mostly speedy and change in time signature (Not always four four four)
Mostly for a punk type of tone you should try playing chords on the A string. Just try to go around the fretboard, it takes time to find something good. Don’t expect to get a full song by 1 day, you’ll keep changing it over time.

Edited: It’s good to play guitar when you feel emotional, I usuallly come up with good stuff when being emotional lol. Good luck :D

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