What is a piano riff

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The concept of ‘forbidden riffs’ dates all the way back to a guitar shop in London, way back in 1973.

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Let’s take a quick journey back to the 1970’s… The truth is, there are actually a number of these riffs, and yes, some of them actually are banned in music stores around the world.īut what are the forbidden guitar riffs, and what is the story behind them? Have you heard of the ‘forbidden riff’ that is joked must be avoided at all costs?