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Drop B Tuning Etude

Lucas Fowler
IntermediateMetalCool Riffs Song tutorial5 lessons8m

Hey guys, this month we're going to look at Drop B tuning. This tuning(B-A-D-G-B-e) simulates the sound of a seven string guitar and allows for some cool chord shapes and heavy riffs. Check out the short track I put together and then we'll break down each section slowly.

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  1. 1 2:18 Lesson · 2m Drop B Tuning Etude - Intro & Performance Hey guys, this month we're going to look at Drop B tuning. This tuning(B-A-D-G-B-e) simulates the sound of a seven string guitar and allows for some cool chord shapes and heavy riffs. Check out the short track... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 1:28 Lesson · 1m Drop B Tuning Etude - Riff 1 In the first section, we focus on creating a pedal tone off of the low string. Remember to use downward pick strokes on every note for maximum aggression. Notice that I am using a fairly heavy distortion... Tab Guitar Pro
  3. 3 1:17 Lesson · 1m Drop B Tuning Etude - Riff 2 In this section, we are going to use the same melodic idea from the previous figure, but amped up with the guitar turned up and adding in hammer-on and pull-off techniques to the higher notes as embelishments... Tab Guitar Pro
  4. 4 1:42 Lesson · 2m Drop B Tuning Etude - Riff 3 In the final section, we'll explore the octave shape that this tuning affords us on the low string. Finish up with some nice aggressive galloping pick strokes and you have a killer metal riff! Tab Guitar Pro
  5. 5 1:31 Backing track · 2m Drop B Tuning Etude - Backing Track Enjoy this backing track for your own jams! Tab Guitar Pro

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