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Turbulence

Sean Conklin
AdvancedMetalCool Riffs Song tutorial6 lessons12m

Welcome! In this tutorial, we'll be learning a metal piece entitled "Turbulence". Please note that this song is in Drop D tuning. If you aren't exactly sure what that is, click here. Once you've viewed the video above, head on over to the next page for Exercise 1!

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  1. 1 1:32 Lesson · 2m Turbulence - Full Video Welcome! In this tutorial, we'll be learning a metal piece entitled "Turbulence". Please note that this song is in Drop D tuning. If you aren't exactly sure what that is, click here. Once you've viewed the... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 1:30 Lesson · 2m Turbulence - Exercise 1 We will be starting out the song in a 5/8 time signature. In other words, there will be a span of 5 eighth notes in each measure. The first riff is a bit Meshuggah-esque. Meshuggah often uses heavy palm muting... Tab
  3. 3 1:20 Lesson · 1m Turbulence - Exercise 2 This part is a bit tricky as far as rhythm goes. As much as you can, really try to pay attention to what the different instruments are playing during this part in the Full Video. Basically, there are two time... Tab
  4. 4 2:38 Lesson · 3m Turbulence - Exercise 3 In the previous lesson, we were playing a 5/8 riff while the drums played a 4/4 groove underneath. In this lesson however, we'll begin playing the guitar in 4/4. We'll be playing the same rhythmic pattern in... Tab
  5. 5 3:17 Lesson · 3m Turbulence - Exercise 4 This riff has a really nice groove with the drums. As far as your picking, it will pretty much stay the same throughout this section. When you look at the tab, you'll see that most of the notes are in... Tab
  6. 6 1:34 Backing track · 2m Turbulence - Backing Track Have fun with the backing track! As always, if you ever record yourself playing along, be sure to post it in the forum so we can all hear your skills! Tab

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