Metal in D — arpeggios
The D5, G5, A5 progression played as arpeggios: on a power chord (root and fifth only, no third), arpeggiating doesn't mean picking apart a full chord like on an open chord — it means picking those two notes one after another with a pick, the foundation of the 'gallop' pattern so characteristic of metal riffing.
Tips
Slow down until every note rings clearly before increasing the tempo.
Chord progression — D
Bar 1
D5
Bar 2
D5
Bar 3
G5
Bar 4
D5
Bar 5
A5
Bar 6
A5
Bar 7
D5
Bar 8
D5
Chords
Related sheets
- Ending lick — G minor (Level 3)
- stepped climb power riff — F (Level 3)
- Alternate picking with palm mute (Level 3)