Altered Tunings and Techniques for Modern Metal Guitar

In this guitar video lesson, learn the most popular altered tunings in metal guitar – Eb Standard, Drop-C#, Drop-D, D Standard, Drop-C, C Standard, and B Standard – all while playing licks, riffs, and chords in the styles of Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Godsmack, Slipknot, DevilDriver, Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall and many others!

Introduction

• Intro (00:24) - In this first video, Rick Plunkett welcomes us to the course.

Tunings

• E Flat Standard Tuning (23:45) - Rick shows us how to tune from standard tuning to E flat standard tuning. He then demonstrates various licks, riffs, and chords in E flat standard tuning in the styles of Metallica, Megadeath, and Pantera.

• Drop-C Sharp Tuning (11:53) - In this video, Rick shows us some licks, riffs, and chords in Drop-C# tuning in the styles of Killswitch Engage and Shadows Fall.

• Drop-D Tuning (09:44) - Rick teaches us some licks, riffs, and chords in Drop-D tuning in the styles of Godsmack and Lamb of God.

• D Standard Tuning (15:49) - Next, Rick demonstrates various licks, riffs, and chords in D standard tuning in the styles of Bohemoth, Gorgoroth, and Cradle of Filth.

• Drop C Tuning (13:10) - Rick shows us some licks, riffs, and chords in Drop-C tuning in the styles of As I Lay Dying and Unearth.

• C Standard Tuning (21:09) - In this video, Rick breaks down licks, riffs, and chords in C Standard tuning in the styles of The Sword and Slipknot.

• B Standard Tuning (10:28) - Rick demonstrates various licks, riffs, and chords in B Standard tuning in the style of DevilDriver.

Fret Hand Techniques

• Hammer-On (03:59) - In this video, Rick sows us the hammer-on technique in E flat tuning.

• Pull-Off (05:05) - Rick shows us the pull-off tecnique.

Pick Hand Techniques

• Alternate Picking (08:35) - Rick shows us an alternate picking technique in E flat tuning.

• Palm-Muting (02:11) - Next, Rick demonstrates the palm-muting technique.

• Whammy Bar (03:43) - In this video, Rick shows us how to use the whammy bar in modern metal guitar.

• Pick Slide (01:34) - Rick demonstrates the pick slide.

Conclusion

• Closing & Credits (01:32) - Rick wraps up the course.