Learn to play Judith by A Perfect Circle with Billy Howerdel

Learn how to play Judith by A Perfect Circle with guitarist, songwriter, and founding member Billy Howerdel.

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Ever wondered how to play the iconic opening riff to Judith by A Perfect Circle? In this exclusive clip from Riff Lords, Billy Howerdel breaks down one of the most challenging and recognizable riffs in his extensive catalog, showing you exactly how he plays Judith live, including all the intricacies and subtle nuances that make his riffs and lead lines in the song so iconic.

Judith remains one of A Perfect Circle’s defining songs, and according to Billy, it’s also one of the most unique songs he’s ever written. Composed in a single sitting, the song quickly evolved from a drum-machine idea into a fully realized track that exploded to life once A Perfect Circle began rehearsing it together as a band.

In this Judith guitar lesson, Billy demonstrates the various guitar parts that make up Judith, including the intricate opening riff as well as the subtle palm mutes that you need to get right, the heavy rhythm section, the sliding octave melodies, and the signature slide guitar lead. He explains why the opening riff is one of the hardest parts he’s written, requiring minimal picking hand movement while relying heavily on hammer-ons, slides, finger strength, and dynamic control to keep the whole thing from falling apart.

Billy also opens up about his playing technique, discussing how volume, touch, and interaction with the amplifier are essential to achieving the song’s signature feel and sustain. Learn why feedback plays such an important role in his live performances and how he uses picking dynamics almost like a volume pedal to shape the sound.

You’ll also discover how Billy approaches the song’s heavier sections, why he avoids drop tunings, and how layering guitar parts creates the massive sound heard on the original recording as featured on their 2000 album Mer De Noms.

If you’re an A Perfect Circle fan, a Billy Howerdel fan, or simply looking for the ultimate guitar lesson on Judith by A Perfect Circle, this is a must-watch lesson from the guitarist who actually wrote the song and the iconic riffs for Judith.

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