VIDEO: Essentials guitar lesson - palm-muting powerchords (TG228)
'Sabbath, The Sex Pistols and Metallica all use 'em
Master the basics of punk and heavy metal rhythm playing with TG's guide to distorted powerchords.
Pick up Total Guitar issue 228 (on sale 14 May to 10 June) for the accompanying tab and explanation.
How to palm-mute and learn the chords
Moving palm mute
Palm muted root notes
Gradual palm mute
Spider fingers
Tutor: Chris Bird
Videographer: Martin Holmes
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