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Dangerous album cover
Dangerous
1991 5:30
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Michael Jackson Pop 1991 E minor
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About Give In To Me

Few tracks on the "Dangerous" album lean this hard on a guitarist. "Give In To Me" was built around Slash's electric guitar work, and that shows immediately: the song opens with a raw, distorted riff in E minor that sets an aggressive tone far removed from typical Michael Jackson territory. The riff sits low and heavy, so getting the right amount of gain without losing note clarity is the first real challenge. At 120 BPM the tempo is very manageable, but the rhythm needs to feel locked in and confident rather than tentative, especially through the verse groove. The lead playing in the song is expressive and bends-heavy, which means your vibrato and bend accuracy will be tested. If you are working on the solo or any of the lead fills, use the Practice Toolbar to loop those sections slowed down until your intonation on the bends is consistent. This is a great Pop track for building comfort with a harder, rock-influenced guitar feel.

  • The song features prominent electric guitar work in E minor, with a heavy, distorted opening riff that anchors the entire track.
  • Expressive string bends and vibrato are central to the lead guitar parts, making accurate pitch control the main technical hurdle.
  • At 120 BPM the tempo is approachable, but the rhythm guitar groove requires a firm, locked-in feel throughout the verses and choruses.

How to Play Give In To Me

Key: E minor · Tempo: 120 BPM

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.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash wielded a '59 Les Paul replica on 'Give In To Me,' delivering that warm-yet-cutting midrange essential to MJ's hardrock guitar moments. The guitar's thick body resonance pairs perfectly with Marshall stack overdrive for Michael Jackson's most aggressive rock tracks.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul's humbucker firepower cuts through MJ's dense pop production with natural tube saturation and sustain. This guitar provides the weighted tone needed for Slash's solos and rhythm work across the Thriller-era rock-influenced catalog.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Slash cranked a Marshall JCM800 2203 head to achieve natural tube overdrive on 'Give In To Me,' delivering the aggressive rock punch that defines Michael Jackson's harder-edged guitar moments. The amp's responsive gain structure lets the Les Paul's humbuckers shine through dense production.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

Eddie Van Halen's modified Marshall Super Lead (variac'd for sag and compression) powered the legendary 'Beat It' solo, creating that compressed, singing lead tone perfect for tapping techniques. The Plexi's harmonic richness made the single humbucker's output cut through MJ's production.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

The Fender Twin Reverb's clean headroom and natural reverb capture the glassy, percussive rhythm tones on tracks like 'Billie Jean' and 'Rock With You.' This amp provides the transparent platform that lets funky single-coil snap and light chorus effects define Michael Jackson's pop-soul foundation.

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro
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Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro

Slash's Les Paul uses Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups, delivering warm-yet-cutting midrange that sits perfectly in MJ's pop arrangements while maintaining rock credibility. The pickup's balanced output ensures clarity and sustain whether driving Marshall heads or cutting through dense studio mixes.

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