Pirate Metal in steps (Patreon)
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If you started a band, what genre of music would you play? The great thing about metal is it can be fused with any style. Here’s 3 steps to make pirate metal 🏴☠️ (full tabs below)
1. Pirate Scale
Arrrrgh, step one, use the D aeolian mode to get that pirate sound. This is the key Hans Zimmer used in Pirates Of The Caribbean
2. Pirate Chords
Step 2 is every pirate’s favorite peg leg chord progression Dm-Bb and C. If you’re familiar with chord inversions, try playing this sequence in different areas on the fretboard to orchestrate your music
3. Pirate Song
Step 3 is to drink some rum and make a pirate song! Combine the scale and chords to flesh out a full arrangement! Try looping the chords and improvising a melody overtop until you get something you like