Master of Puppets – Guitar Play Along (Metallica)

Master of Puppets is one of the most iconic metal songs, built around fast, aggressive riffs and tight rhythm playing.

It demands precision, endurance, and control, especially at higher speeds.

A great song for developing picking accuracy and stamina.

• Keep your downpicking tight — control is more important than speed.

• Use small picking movements — efficiency helps with endurance.

• Stay relaxed — tension will slow you down.

• Focus on timing — tight rhythm is essential for this track.

• Build speed gradually — don’t rush straight to full tempo.

• Start slower and gradually increase speed.

• Practice riffs in small sections for better control.

• Use a metronome to build timing and endurance.

• Play along with the track and focus on consistency.

• Builds downpicking endurance

• Improves picking speed and control

• Develops tight rhythm playing

• Strengthens consistency at high tempo