A classic gallop rhythm riff in E. The gallop feel comes from the 1/8th + 1/16th + 1/16th note grouping.
e|------------------| B|------------------| G|------------------| D|--2--2--0---------| A|--2--2--0--2--2---| E|--0--0--0--0--0---|
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Keep wrist loose. All downstrokes. Start at 100 BPM. Palm muting on the open E string gives this riff its aggressive, chunky tone. This is the foundation of thrash and heavy metal rhythm guitar.