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Code Seven

Sean Conklin
AdvancedMetalCool Riffs Song tutorial8 lessons10m

Hey everyone, and welcome to this song tutorial! This is a piece taken from a pretty heavy tune I wrote a while back. You can hear the full version on my profile page if you'd like. Make sure you turn your amp up to 11 for this one! And do not be alarmed when sirens and car alarms start to go off in your neighborhood when you play this, that's completely normal. :) Also, please note that this piece is in Drop D tuning. If you aren't exactly sure what that is, click here. When you're ready to dig in, head on over to the next page for Part 1.

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  1. 1 1:40 Lesson · 2m Code Seven - Performance Hey everyone, and welcome to this song tutorial! This is a piece taken from a pretty heavy tune I wrote a while back. You can hear the full version on my profile page if you'd like. Make sure you turn your amp... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 0:33 Lesson · 1m Code Seven - Part 1 This first riff is going to be somewhat floating over the 4/4 time signature. I like incorporating riffs over 4/4 drum grooves that don't always perfectly line up within the 4/4 structure. For example, bar 4... Tab
  3. 3 0:33 Lesson · 1m Code Seven - Part 2 This part is an extension of Part 1, except it's a lot more aggressive with the palm muting and we're also now perfectly aligned with the drums in 4/4 time. Make sure your palm muting spans across all three... Tab
  4. 4 1:04 Lesson · 1m Code Seven - Part 3 This part will definitely test your picking hand's stamina. There is a massive amount of "galloping triplets" on the sixth string. You'll need to concentrate on making sure everything stays in perfect sync... Tab
  5. 5 1:04 Lesson · 1m Code Seven - Part 4 This part has a cool call and answer section. In bars 29-30, we have a heavy rhythm creating the "call", then in bars 31-32 we have the guitar's melody "answering the call". Then the same thing happens in bars... Tab
  6. 6 1:04 Lesson · 1m Code Seven - Part 5 The last part is the easiest section of the piece, involving some solid strumming of power chords. Again, make sure the rests are dead silent. For this riff in particular, it's very important that the riff... Tab
  7. 7 1:39 Backing track · 2m Code Seven - Backing Track (Full Tempo - 192bpm) Here is the backing track at full tempo, 192bpm. If this is too fast for you right now, go to the next page to access the backing track at 150bpm. Tab
  8. 8 2:07 Backing track · 2m Code Seven - Backing Track (Slow Tempo - 150bpm) Here is the backing track slowed down to 150bpm. Practice hard and have fun! Tab

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