Ace of Spades – Guitar Play Along (Motörhead)

Ace of Spades is a high-energy rock track driven by fast, aggressive rhythm playing and tight control.

It’s all about maintaining speed while staying clean and consistent.

A great song for building stamina and precision in your picking hand.

• Keep your picking tight — fast doesn’t mean messy, focus on control.

• Use small movements — minimise motion in your picking hand for efficiency.

• Stay relaxed — tension will slow you down and affect accuracy.

• Lock into the rhythm — consistency is key at higher speeds.

• Don’t overhit — let the amp provide the power, not brute force.

• Start at a slower tempo and gradually build speed.

• Break the riff into smaller sections and practice each part.

• Use a metronome to improve timing at higher speeds.

• Play along with the track and focus on staying tight.

• Builds picking speed and endurance

• Improves timing at faster tempos

• Develops control under pressure

• Strengthens rhythm consistency