Paranoid – Guitar Play Along (Black Sabbath)

Paranoid is one of the most iconic metal songs, built around fast, simple riffs and tight rhythm playing.

It’s all about timing, consistency, and keeping everything clean at speed.

A great song for developing rhythm control and confidence.

• Keep your picking tight — speed should stay controlled and clean.

• Focus on timing — the riff needs to feel steady and consistent.

• Stay relaxed — tension will affect both speed and accuracy.

• Use efficient movements — small picking motions improve control.

• Keep it consistent — each riff should sound even.

• Start slower and build up speed gradually.

• Loop the main riff until it feels automatic.

• Practice with a metronome to improve timing.

• Play along with the track and focus on tightness.

• Builds picking speed and control

• Improves timing at faster tempos

• Develops rhythm consistency

• Strengthens confidence in riff playing