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Muse - Stockholm Syndrome Pt.3 - PreChorus, Chorus & Turnaround guitar lesson video
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Stockholm Syndrome Pt.3 - PreChorus, Chorus & Turnaround

Stockholm Syndrome by Muse is a high-energy progressive rock track known for its complex structure and aggressive guitar work. This section focuses on the Pre-Chorus, Chorus, and Turnaround, three pivotal moments that showcase Matt Bellamy's dynamic rhythm and lead playing. Learning these sections gives electric guitarists a strong foundation in building tension and release, a hallmark of Muse's songwriting approach.

  • The chorus of Stockholm Syndrome features powerful, heavily distorted guitar riffs that define Muse's signature hard rock sound.
  • The turnaround section is a key compositional device, requiring precise timing and control, ideal for developing rhythmic discipline on electric guitar.
  • Muse's Matt Bellamy often blends classical influences with rock guitar techniques, making Stockholm Syndrome a rich study for aspiring electric guitarists.
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Bellamy uses the Vox AC30 for clean, chimey passages that contrast with his high-gain rig, providing warm tube breakup and natural chime on atmospheric sections. Its low-wattage headroom lets him achieve responsive, dynamic tones without sacrificing clarity.

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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

The Cry Baby wah is essential to Bellamy's lead vocabulary, particularly on "Knights of Cydonia," where it sweeps across his sustained, pitch-shifted tones. The pedal's responsive sweep complements his aggressive playing style and synth-like effects chain.

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Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Bellamy pairs the Big Muff's smooth, sustaining fuzz with his bridge humbucker for soaring lead tones that retain clarity even under extreme gain. Its warm compression makes it ideal for long, singing sustain passages layered with the Fernandes Sustainer system.

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DigiTech Whammy

The Whammy is Bellamy's signature effect, enabling octave-shifted harmonies, pitch-shifted leads, and dramatic dive bombs used across nearly every Muse album. It transforms his sustained notes into orchestral layers that define Muse's progressive rock signature sound.

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