Sentenced - Mourn / - Guitar Solo Tab

Frozen

1998 4:44

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About Mourn /

Straightforward in tempo but demanding in feel, "Mourn" from the 1998 album Frozen gives guitarists a solid workout in the melodic, melancholic style that defines Sentenced. At 120 BPM in E Standard tuning, the song sits at a moderate pace that can deceive you: the real challenge is locking in the phrasing and making the riffs breathe with the right amount of weight and restraint. Heavy Metal at this tempo rewards players who control their pick attack carefully rather than relying on sheer speed. Pay close attention to how the guitar parts interact with the song's mood, keeping the tone thick but articulate. If a particular riff transition or lead phrase isn't sitting right, use the Practice Toolbar to loop it slowed down until the fingering is clean and the timing is natural before bringing it back up to full speed.

• Playing in E Standard tuning keeps the riffs grounded and heavy, so no retuning is needed if your guitar is set up at standard pitch.
• At 120 BPM the tempo is moderate, but nailing the melancholic phrasing and controlled pick attack is where the real difficulty lies.
• Focus your practice on clean riff transitions and consistent palm muting pressure, as the song's emotional weight depends on tonal discipline.