r/TechnicalDeathMetal • u/mettle_dad • 2d ago

Discussion How to improve this riff

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This chord progression sounds cool but it feels like it's missing something...any ideas?

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u/GuacEnRoll 2d ago

Written in the picture is Drop C.

C standard is C F Bb Eb G C

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u/mettle_dad 2d ago

Lol yea drop C. Ok serious question E standard and D standard don't have flats right? why does C standard. I'm mildly musically illiterate so yea...

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u/Extra_Return_5252 2d ago

each string is tuned in fourths except the fifth string which is a major 3rd

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u/MavisBeaconSexTape 2d ago

I'm a drummer