Deep Purple - Intro Child In Time - Guitar Tab

About Intro Child In Time

Few introductions in Heavy Metal are as quietly demanding as this one. At 64 BPM in G minor, the intro to "Child in Time" asks for precise, patient single-note work in E Standard tuning, where every note has to ring cleanly and with intention. The slow tempo is deceptive: holding a musical line steady at this pace requires real control over your pick attack and left-hand muting, because any sloppiness is fully exposed. The mood is tense and atmospheric, so your dynamics matter as much as the notes themselves. Deep Purple build the piece from near-silence, which means your entry point and your note sustain are key things to get right before the song escalates. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the opening bars slowed down further, paying close attention to where each note begins and ends rather than just hitting the right pitch.

• Played in E Standard tuning and G minor, the intro rewards a light pick attack to match its sparse, atmospheric feel.
• At 64 BPM, the slow tempo fully exposes any timing inconsistencies, so precise fretting and controlled sustain are essential.
• Use the Practice Toolbar to loop and slow down the intro, focusing on clean note separation before building up to full speed.