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About In The End

Drop D tuning sits at the core of "In the End," and it does real work here: the low D string lets Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson power through the song's heavy riff sections with a heavier, more open resonance than standard tuning would give you. The track sits in C# minor at a steady 120 BPM, which is comfortable enough to learn at full speed, but nailing the feel cleanly is a different matter. The recurring guitar figure requires consistent palm muting with just the right pressure, too much and you lose the note clarity, too little and the chug disappears. The transitions between the muted riff and the more open, ringing chord moments are where most players slip up. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop those transitions slowed down until your picking hand is switching pressure automatically. As a gateway into Alternative Rock drop-tuned rhythm guitar, this song rewards careful attention to right-hand control above everything else.

  • The Drop D tuning lowers the sixth string from E to D, giving the main riff a heavier, more resonant low end that standard tuning cannot replicate.
  • Palm muting control on the low D string is the central technique to develop, as the riff relies on precise muting pressure to keep its rhythmic definition.
  • At 120 BPM in C# minor, the tempo is approachable for intermediate players, but clean transitions between muted and open passages take focused practice to master.

How to Play In The End

Tuning: Drop D · Key: C# minor · Tempo: 120 BPM

The core challenge in Drop D is nailing the main riff's single-string runs on the low D string combined with the heavier power-chord sections; the drop tuning lets you finger those chords with one finger across the bottom two strings, but keeping the rhythm tight at 105 bpm requires consistent right-hand picking control. Begin by isolating the verse riff until the string muting is clean, since unwanted string noise is the most common problem beginners encounter here. The chorus power chords are more straightforward, so use the loop tool on the intro and verse riff to build precision before connecting the full song in C# minor.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Brad Delson uses Strats for cleaner, textural studio parts that contrast with his heavy PRS-driven rhythm work. Their bright, articulate character adds sonic variety to Linkin Park's dynamic song arrangements.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Telecasters provide Delson with twangy, cutting tones for atmospheric clean passages, offering a different textural palette than his signature PRS guitars. These bright instruments layer beautifully with delay effects on tracks like 'Numb.'

PRS Custom 24
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PRS Custom 24

The Custom 24 was Brad's cornerstone during Hybrid Theory and Meteora, delivering the tight, articulate heaviness that defined early Linkin Park's drop-tuned sound. Its versatility handles both crushing rhythm riffs and smooth clean tones seamlessly.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This amp's chunky, saturated low-mids and tight response make it perfect for Delson's drop-D and drop-C# palm-muted rhythms that anchor Linkin Park's heaviest moments. It cuts through dense production without losing definition.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Delson deploys the Cry Baby sparingly on select tracks for expressive, soulful moments that break up the relentless heaviness. Its responsive sweep adds dynamic character to atmospheric clean sections.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

This workhorse delay creates the dotted-eighth rhythmic repeats essential to Linkin Park's clean, ambient textures, particularly on songs like 'Numb.' Its digital precision enables Brad's dramatic transitions between heavy and ethereal sections.

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