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Time Constraint

Sean Conklin
Intermediate-AdvancedMetalCool Riffs Song tutorial6 lessons10m

Welcome folks! In this tutorial, we're going to focus on metal rhythm playing as we learn a song called "Time Constraint". Once you've watched the video above, head on over to the next page for Exercise 1. Have fun!

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  1. 1 1:22 Lesson · 1m Time Constraint - Full Video Welcome folks! In this tutorial, we're going to focus on metal rhythm playing as we learn a song called "Time Constraint". Once you've watched the video above, head on over to the next page for Exercise 1... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 2:10 Lesson · 2m Time Constraint - Exercise 1 To start the piece, we have an interesting rhythmic intro. The idea was to play something simple that sounded somewhat like a beeping alarm clock. Throughout this piece, you'll notice many "X" symbols on the... Tab
  3. 3 1:45 Lesson · 2m Time Constraint - Exercise 2 In Exercise 2, we'll start out by playing an F octave chord on the A and G strings. Notice the "X" symbol on the D string? That simply means you'll be muting the D string while you strum the octave chords... Tab
  4. 4 1:16 Lesson · 1m Time Constraint - Exercise 3 In this exercise, we have a fast, eastern sounding legato lick. Accuracy is key here, so make sure you practice this part note by note. If you play it fast and some notes don't sound properly, slow it down... Tab
  5. 5 1:48 Lesson · 2m Time Constraint - Exercise 4 This last part has a bit of a funky feel to it. In bars 24 through 27, you'll be playing an octave riff that somewhat plays off of the drum beat. Be mindul of the many 8th note rests as well. Make sure those... Tab
  6. 6 1:22 Backing track · 1m Time Constraint - Backing Track Ready to play along to the backing track? Excellent. Be sure to warm up and stretch before you get started. If you ever record yourself playing along to the track, be sure to post it in the forums so we can... Tab

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