Thrash Metal Rhythms

Hey guys!

In this lesson we will play the rhythm section of a song that I wrote recently.

Basically, it’s a powerchord progression very useful if you are willing to improve your alternate picking and your sense of timing.

The recorded take is hardpanned on the left channel.


Remember to play it slow and to figure out the chord shape before practicing it at the normal speed.

It is a Trash Metal progression recorded at 190 bpm.

Hope you guys dig it!

Guitar : Ibanez AZ2402

Equipment : Kemper - Universal Audio Apollo Twin

Tempo : 190 bpm

Signature : 4/4

Chord progression

| E5 | x 6

| C5 | G(no)5/B |

| E5 | x 6

|C5| G(no5)/B |

|E5 | x 6

| C5 | G(no5)/B | C5 | G(no5)/B |

| A5 | D(no5)/F# G5 | C5 | G(no5)/B |

| A5 | E5 | C5 | G(no5)/B |

| A5 | D(no5)/F# G5 | C5 | G(no5)/B |

|E 5 | B/F# |

| E5 | x 6

| C9 | B7(#9)|

| E5 | x 6

| B5 A#5 A5 | G5 F#5 F5 | E5 |







Key signature : E minor


Techniques used :

- Alternate Picking
- Legato Slide


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