How to Play Extreme Metal Guitar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start by finding tablature for your favorite metal bands.

   You will find that the tab is incredibly daunting and in some cases miles beyond your technical ability.
   
   Don't worry.
   
   This is how everyone feels when first confronted by some real metal music.
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   Step 2: Listen to a particular song

   Now attempt to learn it.
   
   Do this with several songs and you will eventually build up a repertoire of riffs which you can play. ,,, The more you practice, the better you get.
   
   It is hard at first, but try to angle your pick and practice with a metronome and it will eventually become much easier. ,, For pinch harmonics, or "squealies"
   
   practice on the third string 4th fret and touch your thumb over the middle pickup on your guitar.
   
   It seems impossible while first learning, but it gets easier with practice.
   
   You could also try artificial harmonics or natural harmonics. ,,
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   Step 3: and find a breakdown or something that is simplistic - and find it in the tab.

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   Step 4: Learn to palm mute

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   Step 5: place your palm lightly over the string which you are playing at the bridge

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   Step 6: Learn to play simple power chord-based-riffs

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   Step 7: Practice alternate picking between strings.

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   Step 8: Use a distorted

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   Step 9: fat tone and play with power.

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    Step 10: Learn to pinch and put them into your riffs.

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    Step 11: Learn to string skip and learn fast skipping riffs.

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    Step 12: Put it all together.

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