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Slash - World on Fire - All Rhythms guitar lesson video
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About World on Fire - All Rhythms

Rhythm guitar is the backbone of "World on Fire," and this arrangement puts every rhythm part under the microscope. The track sits in E minor at a brisk 132 BPM in E Standard tuning, which means your open-position power chords and low-string riffs have real punch available, but you need tight palm muting and consistent pick attack to keep everything locked in at that tempo. Slash drives the energy with chunky, syncopated Hard Rock rhythm work that looks straightforward on paper yet demands discipline in both hands to sound right. Watch for moments where the strumming pattern shifts or accents land off the beat, because those are the spots where most players lose the groove. Use the Practice Toolbar to isolate those transitions, loop them slowed down, and drill them before bringing the tempo back up. Once the muting and timing feel automatic, the whole rhythm track clicks into place with real authority.

  • At 132 BPM in E Standard, tight palm muting on the low strings is essential to keep the rhythm parts sounding controlled rather than muddy.
  • The song features multiple rhythm layers, so practising each part separately before combining them will reveal subtle differences in strumming accents and chord voicings.
  • Syncopated off-beat accents appear throughout the rhythm work, making a slow-down loop a useful tool before attempting the parts at full speed.

How to Play World on Fire - All Rhythms

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 132 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 132 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash's signature weapon, the Les Paul Standard delivers the thick, singing sustain and midrange punch essential to his tone. Its mahogany body and maple top, combined with a chunky neck, create the weight and resonance that powers his iconic lead voice.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Custom's thicker body and binding offer slightly enhanced sustain and midrange focus compared to the Standard. While less iconic than his '59 replica, it maintains the tonal character Slash needs for consistent crunch and singing solos.

Marshall JCM800
Amp

Marshall JCM800

Though Slash favors the JCM25/50 Jubilee, the JCM800 shares similar tonal DNA with a brighter, tighter clipping circuit. It produces the compressed overdrive character fundamental to his thick roar, though slightly less warm than his primary setup.

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro
Pickup

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro

These signature humbuckers preserve Slash's touch sensitivity by avoiding hot output, letting his aggressive picking snarl and soft passages clean up naturally. The alnico II magnets deliver warmth and smooth attack that complements the Marshall's saturation without adding harshness.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Pedal

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Slash's signature wah pedal adds expressive funk and soaring lead accents to his pedalboard without coloring his core tone. It's an essential tool for his rhythmic funky passages and dramatic solo bends, deployed as seasoning over his cranked Marshall foundation.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Pedal

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

This subtle slapback delay enhances Slash's solos with spatial depth and dimension without drowning his tone. Its conservative settings maintain his core Marshall character while adding the slight doubling effect that thickens his signature lead passages.

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