Metal in E — alternating bass fingerstyle
As with the catalogue's F and B grids, a power chord has only one bass string: the 'alternating bass' here therefore corresponds to the chord changes themselves (E5→G5→A5), not to an alternation within a held chord. The colour stays the i-III-iv already identified on this grid's other versions.
Tips
Don't look for a bass alternation within a single held chord: on a power chord, there's only one bass string available.
Focus on the thumb's regularity right at the moment of the changes, especially towards G5 and A5.
Keep the thumb perfectly steady on the bass notes before worrying about the fingers: it's what holds the whole pattern's tempo.
Chord progression — E
Bar 1
E5
i
Bar 2
E5
i
Bar 3
G5
III
Bar 4
E5
i
Bar 5
A5
iv
Bar 6
A5
iv
Bar 7
E5
i
Bar 8
E5
i
Chords
Related sheets
- Drop D riff — energy in B (Level 5)
- Wide exploration riff — D minor (Level 5)
- Drop D chord changes — speed in D (metal) (Level 5)