GUITAR TIPS: Understanding a Riff
- Riff Ferguson

- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Music evolves continually, with each generation reshaping older ideas into new forms. One of the most influential musical devices across the last century is the riff (also known as an ostonato); a short, repeated musical phrase that anchors a composition. While riffs are strongly associated with rock, their origins stretch back through blues, jazz and even earlier folk traditions. Let's all dive into understanding a riff.



