Phrygian Metal Grooves

Hey guys!

In this lesson we will play a Phrygian based rhythmical progression.

Basically it’s a groove in C Phrygian, which means that you are in the key of Ab.

As always, remember to play it slow and to figure out the chord shape before practicing it at the normal speed.


Guitar : Ibanez AT100

Equipment : Kemper + Apollo Twin Duo

Tempo : 100 bpm

Time Signature : 4/4

Chord progression

||: C5/G C#5/G# | D#5/A# Bb5/F C#5/G# |

| C5/G C#5/G# | D#5/A# :||

| C5/G | 4x

| C/G | C#/G# | C/G | C#Maj7/G# |

| C/G | Fm/Ab | Caddb13 | Eaddb13 |

| C5/G | D#5/A# C#5/G# G5 F5 |

| C5/G | F5/C Fm(no5)/Ab G5(#5) F5(#5) |

| E5(#5) | A#5 Fm(no5)/Ab G5(#5) F5(#5) |

| E5(#5) | C#(no5) C#5/G# Bb5/F C#5/G# |

| C5/G ||


Key signature :Ab (C Phrygian)


Techniques used :

- Strumming
- Legato
- Alternate Picking


Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)