Static Harmony - Developing Metal Phrasing

In this lesson we will play over a very simple chord progression. In this lesson I've used different modes and scales in order to let you use those ideas in a similar context.

Essentially, we are looking at the Pentatonic minor scale, mixed with different modes coming from the Harmonic and Melodic minor harmonization.


Guitar : Ibanez AZ 2402 Prestige

Equipment : Kemper + Apollo Twin Duo.

Tempo : 120 bpm

Signature : 4/4

Chord progression

||:C#5 | D5 B5 :||


Key signature : C# minor


Techniques used :

- Sweep Picking
- Legato
- Alternate Picking
- Hybrid Picking


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