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Black Sabbath
1970 6:18
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Black Sabbath Heavy Metal 1970 G minor
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About Black Sabbath

"Black Sabbath" by Black Sabbath is the brooding opening track of the band's 1970 debut album, widely regarded as a cornerstone of heavy metal. Written in 1969, it builds from a slow, rain-soaked tritone riff into a crushing, doom-laden arrangement that defined a new genre. For electric guitar players, it is essential study in how sparse, low-tuned power chords and deliberate pacing can create enormous atmosphere and tension.

  • The song's central riff is built on the tritone interval, historically nicknamed 'diabolus in musica' for its dissonant, unsettling character.
  • Running over six minutes, the track moves through distinct tempo sections, making it a practical lesson in dynamic and rhythmic control.
  • The song was written in 1969 and released in 1970, appearing both on the debut album and as part of a four-track 12-inch single.

How to Play Black Sabbath

Tuning: E Standard · Key: G minor · Tempo: 76 BPM · Difficulty: Medium

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 76 BPM.

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