Why Punk Bands Love Using Octaves

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[BeersAndBeatsPDX]

I love octaves. Switching back and forth adds a nice call and response and can help 1 riff feel like 2. They can also add a faux lead/solo Choking Victim/Leftover Crack uses octaves this way on almost every song

[rome]

One other cool thing about octaves is that they allow you to define the chord beyond just a power chord. Punk bands typically don't play full barre chords because they're too muddy. But you can put those chord-defining notes in the octaves. And because they're spread out over the neck, it won't sound muddy. NOFX will often play the major third as an octave if it's a chord you wouldn't expect to be major. Or they'll play the minor third if it's a chord you wouldn't expect to be minor (like on the classic IV to iv movement they love to use).

[flatearthisahoax]

it was also used as the solo for Boulevard of Broken Dreams

[BurntMcgurnt]

Fun fact Ryan Greene used to setup a guitar with just 2 strings that was solely an octave guitar for Nofx and all the other Fat bands

[randomguyontheinternet]

Wow that riff is straight MC5 but using octaves instead of barre/power chords. It's interesting how much of a change it makes.

[theobscureandtheabsurd]

I got into using octaves from listening to Smashing Pumpkins stuff.

[skooterbrah]

There is nothing wrong with octaves, and they add a distinct tone style of music.

[henveeeeeee]

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