Wow dude! I don't think I've ever seen a breakdown and tutorial like that. Covering catchy riff, chords, theory, and style. And making something so complicated almost seem easy. And I've been playing, teaching, and performing for years. Thanks so much Danny! You rock!
now when you simplified everything and all came down to the specified list of steps I started realizing that i just dont have imagination to come up with a melody :D
I feel that. Melodies are so difficult. There seems to be a lot of processes for fleshing out a song once you’ve established a great melody, but not as much regarding writing melodies. To me, melody writing feels like the most human, and least automatable part of the process. I do find singing to be the most useful for me melody wise though.
Hey Danny, hearing you play at the 2:30 mark gave me me think that you should definitely do a cover of Mariya Takeuchi - Plastic Love, you got that same rhythmic pattern
Tim said he thought of the Euphoria riff while he was getting a haircut, so he stopped his haircut right there and hummed it on his phone so he didn't forget it
The ability to explain something very complicated in terms that even an idiot like me understands it … that is a sign of true understanding and mastery of a topic. And now I need to stand up, get my hat to lift it before Mr. Danny Yau. This was truly inspiring and helpful.
Dude you’ve gotten so good! I remember watching all your videos a few years ago when you first started covering the Polyphia stuff, your tone and cleanliness have evolved so nicely. Keep it up man!!
Amazing lesson. So simple in its theory and idea but the application is something I’ll be working on for a while lol! Never thought to play rhythm and think like a drummer before! Great advice - subbed 👏
Now I found new techniques that can improve my guitar playing just need to get my guitar and practice more and more everyday again cause I think it's time to get back to the one that saves me from depression
This just further explains, when tim said "most of my riffs are chord melody focused" or something appon those lines in his breaking down a riff series
You have just inspired me enormously! Thank you for explaining with and without music theory ! :) Now im off to experiment with different progressions and melodies and come up with some groovy melodies. And try not to sound like polyphia. i thought your songs sounded quite original! Rock on 🤘! :)
Question The list of 4 chord loops I can use: The numbers 1 3 2 5 mean (E min7 , G, F#/D, and B7??) I have no idea. I think number 1 means root chord? Im trying to learn your song here. The Root chord is E minor. Fascinated, I love you added Dmin7 and G7 within E minor chord progression? Sounds great, I can definitely use that.
It’s easier to find and whip up a random melody than full on cohesive chord progression. That way your melody isn’t restricted to your starting set of chords.
How to write a riff like Polyphia: just remember “JBD” (Just Be Danny)
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Lol just remember "Yau" can do it
Instructions unclear my guitar exploded
This was an amazing breakdown. What a decent process for writing music. 😆
What is that emoji bruh
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Polyphia uses variations of the IV - vi and i VI v VI V a lot. Also e minor/g major or b minor/d major scale for a lot of harmonics.
That full riff at the end is beautiful! I wish You to get featured with Tim and Polyphia one day : )
Just wow.. the way you play makes me enjoy music in another way
Wow dude! I don't think I've ever seen a breakdown and tutorial like that. Covering catchy riff, chords, theory, and style. And making something so complicated almost seem easy. And I've been playing, teaching, and performing for years. Thanks so much Danny! You rock!
This was solid. To not only write in vein of Polyphia esque. But just general composition, this was super helpful!
Wow your tone got even better
Ohh I heard Can’t Stop! Frusciante is a legend in my book!!!
Amazing breakdown!!!
The main man who inspired me to play guitar
now when you simplified everything and all came down to the specified list of steps I started realizing that i just dont have imagination to come up with a melody :D
lol same here
I feel that. Melodies are so difficult.
There seems to be a lot of processes for fleshing out a song once you’ve established a great melody, but not as much regarding writing melodies.
To me, melody writing feels like the most human, and least automatable part of the process.
I do find singing to be the most useful for me melody wise though.
Ichika Nito drawing in the back, Tim on the front.. this is channel is on another level!
DAAAAMNN! High-key fire! Release it!
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This is one of the most insightful and concise tutorials I’ve ever seen in my life.
Absolutely precious content. "The most important life skill (yes it exists) is to see things the way they are." Tks for sharing your wisdom, sir!
Wow, that melody is fucking amazing. You should do a full song
Hey Danny, hearing you play at the 2:30 mark gave me me think that you should definitely do a cover of Mariya Takeuchi - Plastic Love, you got that same rhythmic pattern
Honestly that part reminded me of Something about us by Daft Punk
The drummer part is really interesting, never thought about it like that
I really want to hear Danny play more of Just the Two of Us 😋
I like you, you're an example of self-learning based on incredibles DIY tips
You're really good dude !
真係太勁啦 , 簡而精 , nice work !
i can hear all these great riffs in my head by i cant play good enough to make them fast enough before i forget. One day ill do it. One day.
Tim said he thought of the Euphoria riff while he was getting a haircut, so he stopped his haircut right there and hummed it on his phone so he didn't forget it
@@terminusarms113 imma have to do that fr
That last step shook my brain up
bro i really love your channel,best guitar channel ever:)
ngl this was a LOT more helpful than the 'how to write a riff' series
The ability to explain something very complicated in terms that even an idiot like me understands it … that is a sign of true understanding and mastery of a topic.
And now I need to stand up, get my hat to lift it before Mr. Danny Yau.
This was truly inspiring and helpful.
Dude you’ve gotten so good! I remember watching all your videos a few years ago when you first started covering the Polyphia stuff, your tone and cleanliness have evolved so nicely. Keep it up man!!
NOW WE NEED THIS IN FULL VERSION of "EVERYTHING"
At first I didn't think this could make sense. But it did
I thought this was the full version of a past video, damn
I dig the Tim cut out 😆
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom Danny! Awesome tutorial
Wow. Very nice approach! Not only on copying Polyphias style, but also on how to make it your own. Big thanks!
and then as many harmonics as you can possibly use to break it up and you’re good to go
you're insane man! good job!!!
Awesome I love the concepts! Intuitive and simple while maintaining elegance
Love the tutorial!!! its short and simple🔥
Amazing lesson. So simple in its theory and idea but the application is something I’ll be working on for a while lol! Never thought to play rhythm and think like a drummer before! Great advice - subbed 👏
I've seen Tim break down his method, and although your approach is different it's way easier to digest. Really loved this video!
Finally, you confessed the top secret.
Now I found new techniques that can improve my guitar playing just need to get my guitar and practice more and more everyday again cause I think it's time to get back to the one that saves me from depression
you're a genius... keep up the great work.
Yes a simple answer, ❤ for you man my brother.
This just further explains, when tim said "most of my riffs are chord melody focused" or something appon those lines in his breaking down a riff series
Great tutorial man, the 'drumming' part was something I didn't consider and I'll surely try it out; thank you!
you are a beast, thank you for everything
Thank you for your service sir
this would make an awesome series 🎉
Wow ! Thank you very much ! You're a genius !
Danny, you’re a very likable guy, keep it up ✌🏻
This is thee most insightful / simplest explanation on the internet. Thank you! 🙏🤟🫡✊
you are so incredible man
As someone with those same initials, I had to do a double take when you mentioned it in the video lmao
You have just inspired me enormously! Thank you for explaining with and without music theory ! :)
Now im off to experiment with different progressions and melodies and come up with some groovy melodies. And try not to sound like polyphia. i thought your songs sounded quite original! Rock on 🤘! :)
Appreciate ya Danny, this is super insightful
Ah, drawing the Mona Lisa to make a perfect circle
great lesson!
Thanks for sharing! That was really cool
nice guitar
i want a full cover of just the two of us from you
Thank you so much!
This was brilliant
Very helpful, Danny! Keep up the amazing work you are doing
Don’t forget tons of hybrid picking!
Thanks Danny!
That's really amazing 😀每次都好期待你嘅新片
Im also excited to see comments from Hong Kong subscribers
Great video! Thank you, Danny!
next legend
ur'e amazing buddy
This is really it! You my friend got a new subscriber and fan. I saw Your vid in the contest I think, keep it up mate, youre great!
You are brilliant, great content
great video and interesting breakdown
Awesome
This is very cool Danny, thank you for sharing.
Sick video
You're a great teacher! Subscribed. Nice drawings too!
lol the ichika head in the background 💀
Danny how much more can we love from you?!? ❤😂
The more the better
very helpful!!!!
tysm broo this is awesome!
Very good .Thank you!
amazing danny 👏👏
Instructions unclear... House is on fire
Te quiero mucho, Danny
The Tim head is brilliant hahahah
Solid af
gold
SICK!
Question The list of 4 chord loops I can use: The numbers 1 3 2 5 mean (E min7 , G, F#/D, and B7??) I have no idea. I think number 1 means root chord? Im trying to learn your song here. The Root chord is E minor. Fascinated, I love you added Dmin7 and G7 within E minor chord progression? Sounds great, I can definitely use that.
thank u
Nice idea :'o ty
Thanks:)
🙌🙌 very cool!
step 1: Be Tim Henson
Only psychopaths start with melody first!! It´s like putting the milk before the cereal!!
It’s easier to find and whip up a random melody than full on cohesive chord progression.
That way your melody isn’t restricted to your starting set of chords.
@@GuitarHands I mean I know music theory so for me it´s easier to find a good chord progression so I always start with that
WOW
thanks, now everytime i think of McDonald's i'm gonna think of this 💀
you make it sound so easy LMAOOOO how can you play something as complicated as a polyphia style riff and be that calm?
nice class