Metal is synonymous with speed and strength

A heavy metal song will not be-well, heavy-without the precise attack of its basis. Known to lay the rhythmic foundation from which the more famous guitar and drums need to follow, bass guitar often gets unappreciated for playing the most basic part.

Usa, NY (prHWY.com) April 17, 2012 - A heavy metal song will not be-well, heavy-without the precise attack of its basis. Known to lay the rhythmic foundation from which the more famous guitar and drums need to follow, bass guitar often gets unappreciated for playing the most basic part. But make no mistake, for some time now there are great bass players who revolutionized how we look and listen to some great heavy metal pieces.

You need to take note that heavy metal tends to play around the minor chords. These chords have a darker, gloomy and sad undertone that greatly complements heavy metal's angry and depressing themes. You may also consider detuning your string to a very low key-from the standard E-A-D-G configuration to a lower string configuration of C#-F#-B-E-just like how Geezer Butler did to match gibson mick jones guitar configuration.Try to alternate between using your finger and a pick. Metallica's Jason Newsted made pickstyle of bass guitar plucking for a more "choppy" effect. It also helped him to match James Hetfield's rhythmic staccato-effect.

On the other hand, finger picking will give you more punch on your sound. Most guitarist like fingerpicking more because it gives them creativity and expression; also, it enables you to different techniques such as slap bass. If you are going to play with a pick, choose something that is thick and durable.Experiment with bass effects. Overdrives and distortions are famous for their gritty and dirty sound. Cliff Burton was amazing with Wah pedal on "Anesthesia," you might want to have that too. Also, use some compression to kick start the other effects. Your amplifier's bass should be way up for that powerful pounding effect to amplify your distortions.

Metal is synonymous with speed and strength. Not only will you play with the lightning speed of a pounding double pedal but also with sweeping gibson mick jones guitar (http://www.eternalguitar.com/W-409-Gibson+Mick+Jones.html) lines. Practice your fingers with serious burns using a drum machine or a metronome-increasing the beat as you go along. Hit the strings hard-have no mercy with them.

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