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Groove Metal Syncopation Study #11
An original Guitar-Land groove metal tab and mini lesson focused on syncopation for heavy metal players.
93
BPM
BPM
D Minor
Key
Key
Focus: Syncopation
Original Guitar-Land exercise #173 Tuning: Drop D Key: D Minor Skill focus: Syncopation e|--------------------------------| B|--------------------------------| G|--------------------------------| D|0-0-0-6-0-0-8-0-9-8-6-0-0-0-4-0-| A|0-0-0-6-0-0-8-0-9-8-6-0-0-0-4-0-| D|0-0-0-6-0-0-8-0-9-8-6-0-0-0-4-0-| PM = palm mute where it feels tight. Keep the rhythm steady before adding speed.
Mini lesson
How to play it
This original exercise teaches syncopation in a groove metal setting. Start slowly, keep the picking hand relaxed, and listen for even timing before increasing speed. Use this as a free practice page, then connect it to the related premium course for backing tracks and deeper walkthroughs.Practice plan
1. Clap or count the rhythm before playing.2. Play the riff at a slow tempo for two clean loops.
3. Raise the metronome by 5 BPM only after it feels relaxed.
4. Record one take and listen for timing, muting and transitions.
5. Save the tab to a practice list if it needs another pass tomorrow.