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Posted by: Capt.Z Apr 5 2008, 02:29 PM

Im writing my first deathmetal song, and im having a bit of trouble...
I have no idea at all of how to write a death metal solo!!!

I cant quite get it heavy enough, and everyones counting on me..
I need help on the techniques, speed and i need some tips,
im not that good at composing.

I need help from a pro.

Posted by: Tuubsu Apr 5 2008, 02:38 PM

Well I ain't a deathmetal man, but theres always the singing method, not everyone can do it, but you can try. just picture the solo in your head and sing it then tab it.... That's what I do always. and if you are able to tab what you sing then you can't go wrong with it.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 5 2008, 02:39 PM

QUOTE (Tuubsu @ Apr 5 2008, 01:38 PM)

Posted by: SinoMan Apr 5 2008, 02:47 PM

I thought it was the bass line that makes certain flavors of heavy metal so heavy. So jam with your bassist and keep the licks you like.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 5 2008, 02:59 PM

32nd notes mixed with weird sounding tapping, sweep picking and interesting dark melodies mixed in.

Listen to Death - A Moment of Clarity solo
Death - Trapped In A Corner

Both tabs are available on ultimate-guitar so analyse those.

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 5 2008, 03:16 PM

If you tab out the rhythm riffs in guitar pro then I'll write a solo for you if you want?

Posted by: Capt.Z Apr 5 2008, 04:47 PM

QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Apr 5 2008, 10:16 AM)

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 5 2008, 05:29 PM

If you tab it out in ASCII? Or in notepad with Courier font with added note lengths I will tab it in guitar pro and write you a solo.

Posted by: Bogdan Apr 6 2008, 11:27 AM

QUOTE (Capt.Z @ Apr 5 2008, 05:47 PM)

my trial for guitar pro ran out sorry

Posted by: SinoMan Apr 6 2008, 11:39 AM

QUOTE (Bogdan @ Apr 6 2008, 12:27 PM)

There is a free alternative to guitar pro!!!
Open any lesson here and next to the guitar pro tab is " ? " (question mark) .Click on it and you'll get the link!
Enjoy!

Posted by: Nemanja Apr 6 2008, 11:40 AM

when all inspiration stops...listen to the other bands in that kind of music...and singing method is good too..

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 6 2008, 11:41 AM

Tuxguitar is just as good as Guitarpro. I've heard about cases where a guitarpro tab isnt always 100% compatible and apprantly the gpro file on my previous lesson had some troubles. But it seems to be rare