The 'hook'

Today, in music lesson, we have talked about the effective 'hook' in a rock song. The 'riff' of a rock song, for example, has that purpose. The hook provides the foundation upon which the rock song is based, and it should be balanced in terms of its melodic simplicity.

Here you can find the links of the songs you listened to in lesson today. Also one more link to a video with a compilation of 100 very popular riffs. Enjoy them all!

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw 

  Europe - The Final Countdown

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcqhvPNiJzo 

  Dire Straits / Sting - Money For Nothing

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzimletXB7M 

  Héroes del Silencio - Entre dos tierras

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_GFN3a0yj0 

  AC/DC - Thunderstruck

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Ao-iNPPUc 

  Thunderstruck by Steve'n'Seagulls (LIVE)

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDK9QqIzhwk 

  Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-zAMX-LuJY 

  GUNS N'ROSES : Sweet child o mine

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6afav_M2w7w 

  The Police - Every Breath You Take

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOcABtJTpho 

  100 Greatest Guitar Riffs Of All Time