How to write a riff like Tim Henson/Polyphia in 3 mins

Here is a list of 4 chords loop you can use:
1 3 2 5
1 6 2 5
1 6 b6 5
1#4m 4 5
1 b7 4 4m
1 3 4 5
1 5 6 4
1 3M 4 4m
2 5 1 1
2 5 3 6
2 3 6 1
2 3 4 5
4 5 3 6
4 3 2 1
4 3M 6 1
4 4m 3 6
6 3 4 5
6 1 4 3M
6 5 4 3M
6 3M 5 2M
7 3M 6 6
and with different modulation/ substitution/turn around you can literally make infinity of it.

[vfyoshf]

How to write a riff like Polyphia: just remember “JBD” (Just Be Danny)

[Shkreych]

That full riff at the end is beautiful! I wish You to get featured with Tim and Polyphia one day : )

[vonclarktheshark]

Polyphia uses variations of the IV - vi and i VI v VI V a lot. Also e minor/g major or b minor/d major scale for a lot of harmonics.

[yajursharma]

Instructions unclear my guitar exploded

[RolandRhoads]

This was an amazing breakdown. What a decent process for writing music. 😆

[jhazeyhazey]

Wow dude! I don't think I've ever seen a breakdown and tutorial like that. Covering catchy riff, chords, theory, and style. And making something so complicated almost seem easy. And I've been playing, teaching, and performing for years. Thanks so much Danny! You rock!

[chrisaga]

This is one of the most insightful and concise tutorials I’ve ever seen in my life.

[WhiteCranK]

This may be THE best guitar tutorial ever if you're into this kind of music 👌🏻

[FableFPS]

Just wow.. the way you play makes me enjoy music in another way

[Whitesxde]

This tutorial is incredible! Thank you so much!

[rakhimberdiyevt]

Step 1: just be awesome at guitar
Step 2: done

[GuitarraErudita]

Absolutely precious content. "The most important life skill (yes it exists) is to see things the way they are." Tks for sharing your wisdom, sir!

[Traumglanz]

The ability to explain something very complicated in terms that even an idiot like me understands it … that is a sign of true understanding and mastery of a topic.


And now I need to stand up, get my hat to lift it before Mr. Danny Yau.
This was truly inspiring and helpful.

[chendrixj]

Dude you’ve gotten so good! I remember watching all your videos a few years ago when you first started covering the Polyphia stuff, your tone and cleanliness have evolved so nicely. Keep it up man!!

[arwinvazhoor]

ngl this was a LOT more helpful than the 'how to write a riff' series

[adrianperez]

Wow, that melody is fucking amazing. You should do a full song

[jdoxpears]

This was solid. To not only write in vein of Polyphia esque. But just general composition, this was super helpful!

[frq]

The drummer part is really interesting, never thought about it like that

[jayhu]

everybody's favorite humble flexer <3

[WellSaint]

Ichika Nito drawing in the back, Tim on the front.. this is channel is on another level!