This SIMPLE Pattern Will Make Your Riffs Sound EVIL

Eyup FretHeads! This video breaks down how to use the E minor blues scale to craft powerful, evil-sounding riffs and power chords perfect for metal and rock in the style of Black Sabbath and beyond. You’ll learn practical techniques to add the tritone (aka the devil’s interval) to your playing, create heavy riffs, and solo with confidence using box one patterns. We cover scale formulas, power chord shapes, and tips for nailing that gritty metal vibe. Chapters: 0:00 Intro to the E Minor Blues Scale 0:17 Adding the Tritone (Flat Five) 1:10 Sound of the Tritone 2:20 Building Heavy Power Chords 3:20 Moving the Scale Up an Octave 4:05 Crafting Riffs and Solos 9:25 Advanced Power Chord Shapes 15:55 Tonal Centres and Metal Techniques