What is the forbidden riff?
The forbidden riff, often associated with the opening notes of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven", is considered a taboo in many music stores. It's a kind of in-joke among musicians due to the song's overplayed status and the complexity of its later sections. Some shops even have signs banning customers from playing it. It's not so much that it's a "bad" riff, it's just that it's been heard so many times that it can get a bit grating. So next time you're trying out a new guitar, maybe opt for a different tune to impress the store staff!
