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Riffs in rock songs

Riffs in rock songs. The ‘Importance of Being Idle’ was a top 10 hit by Oasis. Like many songs it begins with a memorable riff. RIFFS are normally made of a few notes in a pattern that are repeated. They are memorable and simple and are used to catch the listeners attention

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Riffs in rock songs

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  1. Riffs in rock songs • The ‘Importance of Being Idle’ was a top 10 hit by Oasis. Like many songs it begins with a memorable riff. RIFFS are normally made of a few notes in a pattern that are repeated. They are memorable and simple and are used to catch the listeners attention • A riff is similar to an OSTINATO pattern

  2. Listening • The Importance of Being Idle

  3. Homework PLEASE WRITE IN PLANNER • No more than ½ page, HAND WRITTEN • Due next lesson • Lead singer of Oasis, Noel Gallagher said ‘we are the biggest band in Britain of all time’. • What do you think about this statement? • What other bands could say this? • What makes a great band? • Find 3 songs that you know that have great riffs.

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