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Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - Guitar Tab

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About Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is a landmark track by Black Sabbath that showcases the band's heavy, riff-driven approach to metal. The song features a memorable opening riff and dynamic structure that challenges players to master both power chords and rhythmic precision. Learning this track builds foundational skills in heavy metal technique.

  • The opening riff uses drop-D tuning, a common technique in heavy metal guitar playing.
  • Black Sabbath's use of blues-influenced chord progressions helped define the heavy metal genre.
  • The song demonstrates dynamics through contrasting verse riffs and more complex lead sections.

How to Play Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Tuning: Drop D · Key: D minor · Tempo: 95 BPM

The drop D tuning lets you fret the low power chords with a single finger, which is central to the heavier riffing here.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 95 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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