This is the song's signature riff, composed by Jason Newsted. It features melodic chords played on the bass. You can find detailed breakdowns on Bass Musician Magazine and TalkingBass.
Used during the heavy chorus and rhythm sections to create a tight, percussive attack. Tone & Equipment Settings Metallica - My Friend Of Misery (HD)
The song is primarily in A Natural Minor (Aeolian mode). Tuning: Standard E tuning ( Tempo: Approximately 120 BPM. How to Play This is the song's signature riff, composed by Jason Newsted
Essential for maintaining clarity in the verse arpeggios. Used during the heavy chorus and rhythm sections
If playing the intro on guitar, you'll use clean, ringing arpeggios. A common way is to play an A augmented chord twice followed by an A power chord. Core Techniques:
Used heavily in the lead parts and clean interludes to give the notes a vocal-like quality.