Chapter 4: The Metalhead's Guide to Guitar Theory
Metal Riffs & Licks
What's included:
- Tabs for the Scales and Power Chord Progressions covered (PDF)
- Circle of Fifths image (PDF)
- Guitar Pro file – this is the software I use to write tabs
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Guitar Theory for Metal: Make It Make Sense
Music theory doesn’t have to be boring or complicated, and it definitely shouldn’t kill your creativity.
In this chapter of Metal Riffs and Licks, you’ll learn a simple, practical approach to theory that actually helps you:
- Write better riffs and solos
- Know which chords and notes naturally go together
- Improvise with more confidence
- Break the “rules” when it sounds right
Let me be straight with you…
I don’t think about theory when I’m writing or playing. Most of the time, I go by feel and trust my ears.
But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn the basics.
Theory is just a tool—not something to force your playing into.
Instead, let it serve you. Use it when you're stuck, or when you want to understand why a riff or progression sounds so good.
Whether theory has always confused you—or you just want a clearer way to apply it to metal—this is where it all starts to make sense.
👉 When you're ready, continue to the final chapter in your Metal Riffs and Licks book:
Writing Riffs and Developing Your Style – where it’s all about finding your voice as a guitarist and creating something only you can play.
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