Improvisation — metal in A
Same logic as the E version: A5-C5-D5 power chords have no third, so the A minor pentatonic scale sits on top without clashing.
Tips
Add a light palm mute on the lower notes of the scale to stay in the riff's spirit, then release it for higher phrases.
Chord progression — A
Bar 1
A5
i
Bar 2
A5
i
Bar 3
C5
III
Bar 4
D5
iv
Bar 5
A5
i
Bar 6
A5
i
Bar 7
D5
iv
Bar 8
C5
III
Fretboard position
root note other scale note
Chords
Suggested progression plan
Related sheets
- Three-note rolling lick riff — G minor (Level 3)
- Metal in D — syncopated muted strums (Level 3)
- Drop D chord changes — vs. standard tuning in B (Level 3)