The Call of Ktulu Guitar Lesson (Rhythms/Part 1) - Metallica

In this Call Of Ktulu guitar lesson video series, I will teach you how to play this much loved instrumental by Metallica, note-for-note.

The tuning is standard tuning E A D G B E.

In the first video lesson, I will demonstrate all of the rhythm guitar parts in the order that they appear. The opening clean guitar sections contain some really cool chord work, some of which can be pretty challenging to play. I will break down each of these sections and cover any overdubs that are on the original recording as well.

When the big riffs start, we have a main riff that is played slightly differently live than it is on the original recording. I will demonstrate both ways.

The riffs just keep building up the tension throughout and are really fun to play.

In the second video lesson, I will demonstrate how to play Kirk Hammett's main guitar solo and the harmony guitar section that happens later in the song.

Kirk's solo contains lots of challenging licks, but they can be broken down pretty easily since they use lots of repeating patterns. So hopefully, you will be able to get them memorized quickly.

I hope you guys enjoy these lessons on what is yet another great metal classic from Metallica! #thecallofktuluguitarlesson #metallica #guitarcovers

Carl...

[turquoisetangerinebusiness]

Call of ktulu
Worlds most convenient time stamp for this classic
1:20 intro riff
5:31 a minor hetfield section
7:59 hangar 18 mustOONE riff
9:50 1st hetfieldian riff
13:27 single note riff
19:50 riff variation
24:35 final riffs
26:00 section ending
26:37 Kirk Hammett fills
27:25 power chord ending

[josuepena]

HOW MUST THIS MAN FEEL KNOWING ALL THESE SONGS

[brodiegames]

That gulp at 0:35 caught me off guard 😂😂

[JAF]

Hangar 18 - 7:59
Main Riff demo - 10:04
Main Riff Build up & tutorial - 10:42
Hangar 18 Riff - 12:28
Single note Riff: 13:30
Single note Riff moved up: 16:31

[esketityeet]

“Ok it’s a little tricky to play” >plays the very first thing. I’m so fucked

[jumonjichoo]

i realised there's sheer madness and shock that carl has finally given a lesson on this song! its unbelievable haha

[nateroberts]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this for so long! Thank you so much Carl, you rock 🤘

[BraydenM]

This is one of my favorite metallica songs. I always look forward to seeing you play

[rishabhnatu]

Ive so waited for this song!!! THANK YOU SIR!!!

[doctorlove]

Omg finally we have this! Your the best doode!

[musicalgamr]

Dude please do hit the lights I've been searching a lot for quality lessons of that song and your'e the only guy I know who is quality. That would be absolutely phenomenal!

[juliocuellar]

After all lessons you should play the whole song! You play excellent. God bless you. You the man! Cheers!

[supersteve]

I love this song! It’s one of my favorite to play. Maybe I’ll be able to learn the solo to it now

[Stropitor]

Finally. The Day That Never Comes has to be next :3

[andrewtague]

3:18 of the actual song track is the best guitar riff in metal history. Thanks for teaching me to play it correctly instead of with all 1--3's

[GabrielTheeAngel]

*Trys to play first 3 seconds* "Aaaaand that's enough guitar for today."

[alexcronk]

Long waited for this. Many thanks Carl. Metallica for life!

[Nelepl]

First time that I see somebody play that open A riff the right way that starts at 1:29 and the riff at 6:55 in the song. So many great guitar players on youtube but almost none of them play those 2 riffs right.

[tobe_wan_kenobe]

Plays intro. This riff is a little tricky to play. Bruh

[HaiderTonight]

OMG, I was just thinking you would make "The Call of Ktulu" tutorial, and here it is, thank you so much, Carl!