10 Iconic Drop C# Riffs (with Tabs)

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  • Drop C#!
    Learn how to play 10 Iconic Drop C# Riffs on guitar.
    Get the tabs and sheet music on Patreon: / tabsandcovers
    Guitar tabs are shown at the bottom of the video. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 122

  • @fleetwoodcraic4235
    @fleetwoodcraic4235 Před rokem +61

    Today I’ve learned that I’ve been playing them bones and my own summer in the wrong tuning for months

    • @StephenKyllAlzate
      @StephenKyllAlzate Před měsícem

      Lmao its already drop C# tuning is just 1 fret lower so its like playing a them songs 1 fret higher

  • @Wythaneye
    @Wythaneye Před rokem +23

    Of Mice and Men is such an underrated band. Thanks for including them.

  • @tritonogletree2806
    @tritonogletree2806 Před rokem +69

    The songs that always come to my mind in C# are My Own Summer and Electric Head Part 1 by White Zombie. 50% is pretty good.

    • @PeeNile
      @PeeNile Před rokem +2

      Electric head part 1 is a classic

    • @themidnightinator
      @themidnightinator Před 4 měsíci +1

      I always think my own summer and one step closer cause those are the first two I learned

  • @jamesbartrop3916
    @jamesbartrop3916 Před rokem +220

    Man that Sevenfold riff didn't look anywhere near as difficult to play as I expected. I guess you could say it's Almost Easy?

    • @iamnothuman77dartdontlie66
      @iamnothuman77dartdontlie66 Před rokem +15

      dammit that was funny

    • @KevinBalke
      @KevinBalke  Před rokem +57

      (•_•)
      ( •_•)>⌐■-■
      (⌐■_■)
      YYYYEEEAAAHHH

    • @Beef_Cooker
      @Beef_Cooker Před rokem +3

      LMAO 😂

    • @8393Robertrex
      @8393Robertrex Před rokem +1

      Tbh man its chord progressions that really suck, not riffing lol once you get it down its nothing. Holding those finger stretches thooo

    • @crusher3377
      @crusher3377 Před rokem +1

      I always played that riff in drop d I didn’t know it was drop c 😂

  • @Tempo1337
    @Tempo1337 Před rokem +15

    The entirety of the Around the Fur album could be on this list. Banger after banger of tasty fuckin' riffs

    • @Llyric
      @Llyric Před 2 měsíci

      Head up is my favorite song of all time only close is soulfly pain

  • @lepenseur8191
    @lepenseur8191 Před rokem +40

    Great selection 👌 My Own Summer would also be the first song on my Drop C# list...

  • @SnedzTheBricklayer
    @SnedzTheBricklayer Před rokem +20

    Congrats on avoiding filling this video with the entire hybrid theory album lol

  • @BodaciousWickerman
    @BodaciousWickerman Před rokem +11

    Damn, Of Mice and Men - Second & Sebring! Haven't heard that banger in a minute! Need to go listen to it now!

    • @Whiteythereaper
      @Whiteythereaper Před rokem +2

      Shame Austin kinda tanked the band, I fucking loved Restoring Force when it came out

  • @Efgand0894
    @Efgand0894 Před rokem +85

    It's funny to see SOAD and Paramore using the same tunning

    • @r6s-enjoyer
      @r6s-enjoyer Před 7 měsíci +3

      is not a very low tunning

    • @grapejuice2589
      @grapejuice2589 Před 6 měsíci +11

      That's like saying it's funny that they both play instruments

    • @16BitOG
      @16BitOG Před 5 měsíci +8

      Metal bro mind blown non metal bands use C#

    • @paisleepunk
      @paisleepunk Před měsícem +1

      it's literally eb standard but one finger powerchord-ready, of course a variety of bands will use that tuning

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 Před rokem +71

    You can’t talk about great Drop C# riffs without mentioning System of a Down, Daron has so many great riffs on the Mesmerize/Hypnotize albums and BYOB is still one of my absolute favourite from them

    • @rubenyerkanyan
      @rubenyerkanyan Před rokem +1

      lets not forget Scars On Broadway, he has a lot of great riffs there too 🤘🏼

    • @andrewpappas9311
      @andrewpappas9311 Před rokem +1

      @@rubenyerkanyan Yeah, They Say is a great riff as well

    • @Taurus1337
      @Taurus1337 Před rokem +1

      They were in the video

    • @andrewpappas9311
      @andrewpappas9311 Před rokem

      @@Taurus1337 I know, I’m saying that you need to include SOAD in lists like this

    • @Taurus1337
      @Taurus1337 Před rokem

      @@andrewpappas9311 Ah.. I see, my bad🤣

  • @trevorchivers5581
    @trevorchivers5581 Před rokem +12

    I cant hear that Them Bones rift without thinking about all the hours in GTA San Andreas.

  • @mvyper
    @mvyper Před rokem +27

    Unchained by Van Halen is the most iconic for me. I mean, it was 1980. Nobody was doing that, back then.

  • @nocki1999
    @nocki1999 Před rokem +9

    Dope as hell!! keep it up man

  • @avbthree
    @avbthree Před rokem +2

    Very good list!

  • @mickeylikecrazyy
    @mickeylikecrazyy Před rokem +13

    My main guitar has always stayed in Drop C# cause when I was younger I practiced Almost Easy a lot and I played a lot of Norma Jean songs lol

  • @TokeyTheBear_AOE
    @TokeyTheBear_AOE Před rokem +3

    I never realized how similar the riff in second and Sebring was to Halifax- Sydney!

  • @Edman116
    @Edman116 Před rokem +3

    Damn that rocked hard!

  • @project-toon
    @project-toon Před rokem +2

    Wasn’t expecting of mice and men🖤

  • @Whiteythereaper
    @Whiteythereaper Před rokem +1

    Man every time I hear Them Bones I'm thrown back to Doom

  • @julianalvarez8024
    @julianalvarez8024 Před rokem +2

    awesome!!!!!!!

  • @CrystaalYT
    @CrystaalYT Před rokem +2

    great vidéo !

  • @TripIn6
    @TripIn6 Před rokem +1

    Before I even clicked this video all I could think was Second and Sebring damn well better be on this list. Good taste. Forgot “Sorry You’re Not A Winner” though

  • @tiksedi
    @tiksedi Před 2 měsíci

    Cool 😎😃

  • @OTCRock4one
    @OTCRock4one Před rokem +4

    C# Db is my drop setting on my Ibanez! Your sound is simply: Killer,! What are you using for your killer sound: Amp? BIAS FX2? ! Where does one get backing tracks for songs like you're using?

    • @KevinBalke
      @KevinBalke  Před rokem

      Thanks! Bias FX and Guitar Rig. I make my own backing tracks for these videos.

  • @droro3228
    @droro3228 Před rokem +2

    Great job!
    What is your string gauge?

  • @bignicksixty9ine
    @bignicksixty9ine Před rokem +2

    great riffs, love my own summer - when you tune down is it just the low E string thats down tuned?

    • @KevinBalke
      @KevinBalke  Před rokem +3

      Tune to drop D and then every string down another half step.

  • @patricioaramburu4166
    @patricioaramburu4166 Před rokem +2

    Nice video! I would like to suggest some Qotsa or Royal Blood riffs also played in this tuning

  • @user-fq7tb4oiwer
    @user-fq7tb4oiwer Před rokem +1

    Keep it up

  • @HelloJohnRyan
    @HelloJohnRyan Před rokem

    Gah! "Deadbolt" by Thrice is always the first Drop C# riff I think of. 😢

  • @Matthew-px9nu
    @Matthew-px9nu Před 9 měsíci

    How do you get backing drums like that

  • @stevejobs1333
    @stevejobs1333 Před 10 měsíci

    Idk abt paramore being in Drop C# ?

  • @Markleadguitar
    @Markleadguitar Před rokem +1

    Was waiting for Mudvayne - Happy?

    • @D22productions
      @D22productions Před 3 měsíci

      The Fancy version of the plot to bomb the panhandle 😂

  • @jorgegaribayramirez6699
    @jorgegaribayramirez6699 Před 10 měsíci

    Grace - Lamb of God

  • @HiThereFaceHere
    @HiThereFaceHere Před rokem +2

    Want some INCREDIBLE heavier drop C# riffs? Check out My Bitter End and their album, The Renovation. Some of the best guitar work I've ever heard personally. I learned Salvage the Structure the other day off this album, and it's for sure the most fun I've had playing a song in a long time. Technical but easy. Enjoy

  • @luukhoogland1431
    @luukhoogland1431 Před rokem

    Hey man, what pickups are you using in this guitar? I have the same one but I don't like the stock pickups. Can't find it in your gear list

    • @KevinBalke
      @KevinBalke  Před rokem

      These are the stock pickups. Second generation of Infinity pickups, I think. But nowdays they use "Quantum" pickups, so they might sound different.

  • @DoomerNavajo7
    @DoomerNavajo7 Před rokem

    I only know to play be quiet and drive (far away)

  • @eNtrozx
    @eNtrozx Před rokem +1

    Paramore can be played in any tuning, what's the point?

    • @gilbert4394
      @gilbert4394 Před rokem

      Ok? Paramore uses c# for it. Look up the tabs. They use open drop chords. Why not do research before commenting?

    • @eNtrozx
      @eNtrozx Před rokem

      @@gilbert4394 I did not say they didn't, I'm saying it's pointless for this video if you don't play any open string. I can play this exact riff on E standard by playing one fret down, hence, pointless for this video.

    • @s0ckw1zard55
      @s0ckw1zard55 Před rokem

      the chorus literally uses the open notes for the chorus tho, in drop c#

    • @eNtrozx
      @eNtrozx Před rokem +1

      ​@@s0ckw1zard55 Am I blind? There's not a single 0 in the tabs while he plays it

    • @s0ckw1zard55
      @s0ckw1zard55 Před rokem +1

      @@eNtrozx well yeah, because he's playing the lead
      listen to the rhythm riff, you can clearly hear the low c# note (to compare it, listen to stick stickly by attack attack's intro)

  • @therealjohndoe3862
    @therealjohndoe3862 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice. But I must say that in my opinion, Killswitch Engage were the kings of drop C riffs. Just one after another. Again, just my opinion.

  • @brayan_lopes
    @brayan_lopes Před rokem

    Dude, what bridge is that on your guitar? I have the same model and I hate the floyd rose on it and want to change it.

    • @KevinBalke
      @KevinBalke  Před rokem

      It's a fixed bridge by Schaller. Changing strings, string gauge and tuning was very challenging with the floyd rose, so I installed a fixed bridge to make my life a bit easier.

    • @brayan_lopes
      @brayan_lopes Před rokem

      @@KevinBalke Thanks! I will look into it. I really struggle when I have to change strings.

  • @lilmexm84
    @lilmexm84 Před rokem

    Death Angel?

  • @louisjayamaha2823
    @louisjayamaha2823 Před rokem

    Perry Mason by Ozzy Osbourne?

  • @averagehaloenjoyer3040
    @averagehaloenjoyer3040 Před rokem +1

    Bruh where is waking the cadaver??

  • @Jc-m1a1
    @Jc-m1a1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hearts shape box is drop d.

  • @chanonwisanmongkol2254
    @chanonwisanmongkol2254 Před rokem +1

    W A L K

  • @robertomingo9822
    @robertomingo9822 Před rokem +3

    Unchained?

    • @granitesevan6243
      @granitesevan6243 Před rokem +1

      Why is it missing? The absolute greatest song in that tuning

    • @k0slizard389
      @k0slizard389 Před rokem

      @@granitesevan6243exactly, it’s a very catchy and fun riff to play.

  • @rogerivanperezcastro3994

    PLEASE, Can you show un how te get that tone?

  • @drewdodd3571
    @drewdodd3571 Před rokem +2

    Unchained by Van Halen was robbed

  • @projectonestar
    @projectonestar Před rokem +7

    Fairly sure a lot of these songs aren't played in drop C by the original artist, but CAN be played in drop C if you want to. These all seem low to my ear. Good covers though man!

    • @someperson7622
      @someperson7622 Před rokem +4

      Heart shaped box was drop D for sure

    • @pixel6698
      @pixel6698 Před rokem +3

      @@someperson7622 Nope, definitely drop C#. Every song on in Utero was tuned down at least half a step, I'd assume both to put less strain on Kurt's voice and to make them sound heavier.

  • @jfrog1979
    @jfrog1979 Před rokem

    No Hall of the Mountain King from Savatage??🥺💔

  • @bobbydrex5268
    @bobbydrex5268 Před rokem +1

    Stick stickly.

  • @wesleykamerer6154
    @wesleykamerer6154 Před rokem +4

    You're missing some notes in them bones

  • @MrNikolai1991
    @MrNikolai1991 Před rokem

    Where is NO MORE TEARS by Ozzy and Zakk? 🤨

  • @fernandodelacruz5119
    @fernandodelacruz5119 Před rokem

    Rammstein?🥲

    • @coreypaker
      @coreypaker Před rokem +5

      Rammstein has no Drop C# songs

  • @user-il2hd6cq2z
    @user-il2hd6cq2z Před rokem +1

    one step closer is not accurate forgot thwe chicky chickys

  • @wrwales
    @wrwales Před 9 měsíci +1

    thumbs down the trivium riff does not sound right in that tuning and no mudvayne

  • @Klumpenmann88
    @Klumpenmann88 Před rokem +1

    Hypnotize and Mezmerize Album is all in Drop D. So BYOB is wrong in this list.

    • @MadDunhill
      @MadDunhill Před rokem +1

      no it isn't. it's in Drop C#.

  • @dudehuh5491
    @dudehuh5491 Před rokem

    not one Sabbath song !

  • @MangoMeoww
    @MangoMeoww Před rokem

    Chop Suey is more iconic than BYOB.

  • @alberterickson4614
    @alberterickson4614 Před rokem +3

    You can't post drop C# tuning covers without leaving out Collective Soul. You missed Shine and Why pt. 2

  • @christiandominguez7876

    Wait, isn't this D flat?

    • @uncleboobs625
      @uncleboobs625 Před rokem

      yes technically, but theres only a D sharp and D. no d flat, since thats just c#.

    • @gagemoore1307
      @gagemoore1307 Před rokem +4

      D flat is a thing and yes C sharp is the same thing but they are different when you get into music theory. I can assure you though that D flat is definitely a real thing

  • @coreybenoit9268
    @coreybenoit9268 Před rokem +1

    Heart shaped box is drop D

  • @alexschneider8494
    @alexschneider8494 Před rokem

    The intro to One Step Closer by Linkin Park definitely has palm muting in it. It is not all played open.

  • @loganherzog2633
    @loganherzog2633 Před rokem

    Should've had ghost walking on the list

  • @scott5minutes
    @scott5minutes Před rokem

    How you could've skipped "Dogman" by King's X, I'll never know.

  • @ironhead900
    @ironhead900 Před 8 měsíci

    Why does Sabbath keep getting left off ALL these lists? None of these bands would exist without Black Sabbath

  • @Iskander2m
    @Iskander2m Před rokem

    Слушал, смотрел, но рифф только у SOADуслышал. У остальных набор звуков

  • @jaco5187
    @jaco5187 Před rokem

    Just buy a 7-string at that point

  • @icecold337
    @icecold337 Před 8 měsíci

    Everything except Nirvana 😒

  • @guitarizt68
    @guitarizt68 Před rokem

    Skip the Nirvana garbage.

  • @detectivesargeantbrucerobe6046

    Ibanez guitars have got to be among the ugliest and worst sounding guitars ever constructed