Master of Puppets Guitar Lesson - Metallica - Intro

In this lesson I will demonstrate how to play the killer intro to Metallica's incredible "Master of Puppets".

Now I don't plan on only teaching this part of the song. I will definitely be finishing the whole thing note-for-note. I just always gauge which songs to finish first based of the support they get. So if you wanna see the rest of these lessons let me know!

In this Master of Puppets guitar lesson I will break down the extremely fast down picked intro that so many Metallica fans love.

In will require a pretty advanced picking hand technique. If you don't have very much experience with this type of rapid muted down stroke metal thrashing, simply try and get the coordination down first. Then as you slowly speed the riff up, pay close attention to any tension that may arise in your picking hand wrist, forearm and shoulder. Use small relaxed movements.

The left hand doesn't get to sit around very long either. It is required to hop down the fretboard fret-by-fret keeping up with the right hand. Getting them both synchronized can be quite the challenge.

The second half of the intro goes into a riff that is a bit easier to play since it stays put in one area of the fretboard and the right hand picking is slightly easier (I explain why in the video lesson).

This is classic thrash metal at it's absolute best so take your time and learn it right. I will be back here soon to show you guys the rest. :)

Carl...

[whatsup]

*Plays first chord: "the easy part is now over"

[pinemarten]

Props to all my mates trying this on acoustic

[natalie-gmcd]

*kills it on the guitar for like a minute and a half* yeah uh hey guys

[adam_musics]

Friend: You have to hit the gym to grow your arms
Me: “nah I will just learn master of puppets intro”

[juanrojas]

The man responsible for a million players around the world sitting in a guitar center playing the intro for half an hour then leaving. Which includes me...

[ethanszczurowski]

The reason I learned from Carl is because Marty does not even play the first riff. I trust this guy when it comes to songs cause it is the real way to play them.

[fares]

One of the best intros in the history of metal music, which shows a huge middle finger to any music theory .

[Falco]

I made a new friend called carpel tunnel

[achyutbhat]

1:06 the coolest introduction ever, after performing the rocking performance ... you are a real dude

[lucianoprea]

I played this on acoustic and my pick literally broke

[evanlewis]

You ever just click on a video and they play the song in the beginning you just think to yourself,

Dang im gettin ready to learn this

[ich]

Eddie Munson got me wanting to play guitar again after about 8 years

[timh]

You are literally my go to, trying to learn Metallica. So far, you’ve taught me 4. This will make 5. Rythym only.

[DeadMiner]

That part with the e and a string is the hardest of the whole song

[wyattpeterson]

4:31 "this one is a little bit easier to play." No. No it is not

[dylanpenders]

Are you ready for the most metal concert in the history of the world?..

[goldenbdogg]

After a month of practicing this song I can finally play it 😅 thank you, GuitarLessons 👊🏼

FYI I’m 4 months into my guitar journey.. alternate picking is next

[toxin]

Learning this now of all times for um, no reason in particular...

[FrstiX]

Yo guys i understand you all wanna learn this song and impress the shit out of your friends but if you're a newbie to guitar i'd highly suggest practising your technique and playing other stuff. Master of Puppets being quite a tough song for Begginners, i'd suggest something like Enter Sandman :)

[AngryBenny]

Man it must feel awesome being able to play this