Metal in A — fingerstyle
Like the catalogue's version in E, this grid in A is a i-III-iv: a movement that borrows a major III and iv from the natural minor scale, darker than the I-IV-V of the catalogue's version in D. Technically, the fingerstyle stays identical whatever the harmonic colour: the thumb handles the bass while the index and middle fingers pick the power chord's two treble strings.
Tips
Compare by ear with the catalogue's version in D (I-IV-V): the colour is noticeably darker here, despite the same right-hand technique.
Keep the thumb perfectly steady on the bass notes before worrying about the fingers: it's what holds the whole pattern's tempo.
If you already play the catalogue's version in E, this A-C-D movement will feel familiar: it's exactly the same degree pattern, transposed.
Chord progression — A
Chords
Related sheets
- Drop D riff — syncopation in D (call and response) (Level 3)
- Continuous rhythmic muting (chugging) (Level 3)
- stepped climb power riff — F (Level 3)