Death Metal
Death Metal Guitar Lesson – Get A Metal Guitar That Will Suit Your Playing Style
A guitar is something that really defines the player and you need something that will define your death metal image on stage. Stick to the advice of professionals and don’t go after something that is better for other unrelated genres like jazz or classical.
A guitar that is perfect for the genre that you pick whether it’s death metal or pop rock is important to any guitarist. The next time that you go looking for a new guitar, take these points with you and make a very well-informed and educated choice.
1. If you have smaller hands, try a thinner guitar neck. Playing fast in death metal guitar is a common occurrence, but if you have smaller hands, getting a thinner guitar neck is a good idea. Even if you don’t have the smallest hands when playing guitar, thinner necks can deliver a very smooth sense of playing action that’s beneficial to the genre.
2. If you want to solo, you want more frets. When playing metal, guitarists are usually all over the place and all of the notes should be compensated in some way. If you want to be able to play some really insane highs on your axe, look for a guitar that delivers extra frets that most guitars don’t.
3. Metal is all about fast action. If you’re thinking about death metal, you can’t help but think about playing fast and fast action is what you’re going to need for your guitar. Pick out a guitar that has its strings adjusted very close to the fret board so they’re not very difficult to press down when creating pitches.
4. A boost in the low end gives it growl and power. Guitars are manufactured to accentuate certain sounds and tones in order for it to serve better in the genre in which it’s being played like rock or jazz. However, for metal, you’re going to want a guitar that knows how to get low and dirty to mix well with the bass and that powerful kick drum.
5. Heavy guitars will slow you down. You don’t want to be the one guy on stage that his guitar is so heavy that it’s a struggle just to move do you? Get yourself something lightweight so that you can be thrashing and pumping up the crowd at your next show.
6. Get something that’s really your style. If you show up on stage with something light blue or purple, you might not be the best representation of a death metal guitarist. Find that guitar that is in the style that you like, because you have to like the guitar’s image most of all.
Playing death metal guitar is completely awesome if you can get the right guitar for the music. When you’re out looking for a new guitar, remember these 6 tips on picking out a proper instrument for the genre and impress everyone with your new axe.
About the Author
Kyle Hoffman is an experienced guitarist that has been performing in metal and rock bands for years. Get your hands on his valuable tips on playing fast electric guitar for FREE, visit his acclaimed guitar blog, How To Guitar Tune!
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