Power Chord Sixteenth Note Rhythm Parts
Now try using sixteenth notes with power chords. Notice the accents on each beat of the bar. Practice each pattern until you can play it easily at a slow tempo, and then try increasing the setting on your metronome two points at a time until you can play them along with the CD.
In order to produce a heavier more aggressive sound, try using downstrokes on every strum of a sixteenth note rhythm as shown in the this example.
Here are some examples which use eighth and sixteenth notes in various combinations. Take each one slowly at first and count out loud until you are confident with the timing.
Congratulations on finishing the book. You should be sounding good, and ready to play rhythm guitar in a band. To sum things up, here is a challenging Metal rhythm part. Take It slowly until you have it memorized, then play along with the recording. Happy playing!
