Metal in G — alternating bass fingerstyle
As with the catalogue's other power-chord families, a power chord has only one bass string: the 'alternating bass' here therefore follows the chord changes themselves (G5→C5→D5), with the same frequent return to G5 already noted 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.
Use the frequent returns to G5 to steady the thumb before each brief excursion to C5 or D5.
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 — G
Bar 1
G5
i
Bar 2
G5
i
Bar 3
C5
iv
Bar 4
G5
i
Bar 5
D5
v
Bar 6
D5
v
Bar 7
G5
i
Bar 8
G5
i
Chords
Related sheets
- Two-string sweep picking (Level 5)
- Wide exploration riff — D minor (Level 5)
- String-skip zigzag riff — D minor (Level 5)