Symphonic Metal Atmospheres

In this lesson, we will practice over a symphonic metal backing track focusing on dynamics, timing, vibrato, alternate picking, bending...basically everything that could be important for a metal player but also for any guitar player in general :)


This piece is split into two parts: the first one is a rhythm, the second one is a solo over the same chord progression.


Guitar : Ibanez AZ2402

Equipment : Laney IRT- Sls + Torpedo Captor X + Apollo Twin Duo

Tempo : 140 bpm

Time Signature : 4/4

Chord progression

|| Asus9 | % | % | % |

| Fsus9 | % | % | % |

| D5 ! % | % | % |

| F | % | % | Esus4 ||


Key signature : C#m


Techniques used :

- Hammer On/Pull Off
- Sweep Picking
- Legato
- Alternate Picking
- Bending
- Tapping


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



Asus9 and A5




Fsus9 and F5





D5 (here I also play the 6th, the 7th and the 9th intervals of the chord)




F (here I play also the #4th and 6th intervals)




Esus4 and E