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That's an excellent choice! A focused breakdown is a fantastic way to introduce "heavier sounds" while leveraging your strength in performance and clear instruction.

Here is a structured plan for your "Iconic Riff Analysis: The Heavy Edition" video, designed for maximum viewer engagement and to satisfy both your new Shorts audience and your returning long-form viewers.
Video Breakdown: Iconic Riff Analysis

I recommend structuring this content into three main segments to keep the pace engaging.
1. The Hook (First 15 Seconds)

The goal here is to instantly grab the viewer, especially those who discovered you through your fast-paced Shorts.

The Riff (Full Volume): Immediately play the iconic, heavy riff perfectly and with great tone. This confirms the topic and proves your capability right away.
The Question/Tease: Briefly flash text or state a quick line that poses the video's central question.
Example: "Ever wonder how bands get that sound?" or "This riff is deceptively simple..."

2. The Gear and Tone (Focus on the Sound)

Your audience is interested in the sound, so dedicate a clear section to the "how."

The Chain: Briefly walk through the gear you're using. You don't need a full demo, just highlight the essentials: guitar model, amplifier, and the crucial distortion/fuzz pedal.
The Settings: Show a quick close-up of the pedal's settings (Gain, Tone, Level) and mention one key setting that unlocks the 'heavy' sound (e.g., "scooped mids" or "high gain, low volume").
Actionable Insight: Frame this as a tip for the viewer. Example: "You don't need a massive amp to get this chunk; it's all about this pedal's gain."

3. The Technique Breakdown (Focus on the Playing)

This is where you showcase your expertise and provide the lesson your audience expects.

Slow-Motion Demo: Play the riff at a slow tempo, perhaps 50% speed. Isolate the key technique that makes the riff heavy—is it palm muting, aggressive picking, or a specific string gauge?
The Tab: Use an on-screen tab or fret-board graphic to clearly show the notes. This is a common and helpful format your viewers appreciate in instructional content.
Speed Ramp: Gradually increase the tempo until you are back at full speed, concluding with a final, powerful performance of the riff.

Pro-Tip for Promotion

Since you know your new viewers are coming from Shorts, create a dedicated Short (15-30 seconds) that uses the Riff (Full Volume) and Question/Tease from the hook and directs viewers to the full, in-depth breakdown.

Short CTA: Use on-screen text that says, "Full lesson and gear breakdown in my long video!" with a link to the full video in the comments or