How To Write Math Rock Riffs: Use Slides!

In this video I give an overview of one of the most vital stylistic tropes of math rocks riffs: slides! Slides are used in pretty much all forms of contemporary math rock guitar, meaning it's really important to pay attention to how they are used and how to use them.
This video discusses some easy applications of the technique so that you can get that math sound.
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[@mattslumwormreyes]

I've spent more time on your channel than anywhere else on RUclips in the last few months. Thank you for teaching and creating my dude.

[@TrevorWongMusic]

Dang! That's awesome, I'm super stoked that you enjoy the content! That means a ton to have you come back and keep up with what's being released! Cheers buddy!

[@windowsphone1]

0:00 the definition of an cute riff

[@TrevorWongMusic]

hahah, I'll take it!

[@willow3521]

How are you not more recognised?!
You are very talented and a very good teacher

[@koji3923]

i love this guy i’ve been trying to learn math rock to see if it fits what i want to do with my band and your vids have really been helping man

[@ilikemyodds1]

Any progress?

[@crayondude8014]

'math rock' BatChest

[@EnvisionedBlindness]

As always, amazing content

[@TrevorWongMusic]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@yelyel2620]

This was so helpful, thank you! Hope you can use more riff examples for your lessons which you can breakdown :)

[@noahgonzalez7923]

bro this just makes sense thanks man keep it up!!

[@noahdrutis5952]

It's really fun to pretend like I know what he's talking about :)

[@TrevorWongMusic]

Just using slides Noah! Start on one note, pick it, and then use your right hand to slide down to another note!

[@codypayne2632]

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[@alexwebb6584]

The man!

[@ZoeThomas]

Thank you so much for making this

[@TrevorWongMusic]

Hey no problem! Thanks for checking it out!

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Thank you sir wonggg ❤️

[@TrevorWongMusic]

thanks Ryan!

[@chaz5256]

how do you make your taps so loud and clear? When I try to tap you can barely hear the note, no matter how hard I hit the fretboard.

[@un13555]

Pratice practice practice. A compressor can help

[@yoloyo7019]

Compression brings quiet notes up to regular volume. it's how tapping works

[@TrevorWongMusic]

Try tapping closer to the frets. I'd wager that you're more in the middle of each fret which can seriously limit the volume in your notes. Get right up to the frets and you'll get a louder, articulate, sound without needing to use nearly as much force. Hope it helps!

[@Nickoli789]

Also, if you’re using a double humbucker style guitar your notes won’t be as bright and clear as with a telecaster. It’s why pretty much every math rock/emo guitarist uses one. I just got one a couple weeks ago and my taps sound WAY better, it was a game changer.

[@goelplz2532]

@@Nickoli789 I have to disagree in this, Dylan Mattheisen uses a double humbucker telecaster

[@sixstringed-j4642]

Whts the tuning🥺 it sounds beautiful

[@nickrodas3724]

It's in standard

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[@Crunkboy415]

Slides into arpeggios are very commonly used in Smooth Jazz and Pop Rock.