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About Cirice

Few heavy songs lean this hard on atmosphere, and "Cirice" is a good example of how much work a clean, deliberate guitar tone can do. The main riff sits in D minor and moves at a steady 120 BPM, which is comfortable enough that every note choice is exposed. The challenge here is not speed but feel: the parts ask for controlled dynamics, smooth pick attack, and the patience to let notes ring without rushing ahead of the groove. E Standard tuning keeps everything where it should be, and getting the string balance right between the low, heavier riff sections and the cleaner, more melodic passages is where most players will need to focus. Ghost write riffs that sound simple on paper but fall apart if your muting and timing are sloppy. For the transitional passages where the texture shifts, use the Practice Toolbar to loop those sections slowed down so your hands can learn the dynamic change before you bring it back up to tempo. "Cirice" also sits comfortably within the Heavy Metal tradition of making a mid-tempo riff feel heavier than its speed suggests.

  • The main riff sits in D minor in E Standard tuning, making it accessible for most electric guitar players without any retuning.
  • At 120 BPM the song is moderate in tempo, so focus your practice on dynamics and clean muting rather than building speed.
  • The song features contrasting clean and heavy sections, so practising smooth pick-attack control between those textures is the key technical challenge.

How to Play Cirice

Tuning: E Standard · Key: D 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 SG Standard
Guitar

Gibson SG Standard

Ghost's Nameless Ghouls use the SG's sharp body and bright tonality for cutting through dense production with articulate rhythm work. The guitar's natural sustain helps their chunky riffs maintain clarity without modern metal muddiness.

ESP Eclipse
Guitar

ESP Eclipse

The Eclipse provides Ghost with a versatile platform for both studio recordings and live performances, offering the tight response needed for their mid-focused crunch tones. Its sleek design and reliable electronics support their atmospheric lead passages seamlessly.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This amp delivers Ghost's signature mid-heavy crunch at moderate gain levels, staying clear and tight during palm muting without descending into saturated distortion. The Dual Rectifier's natural breakup at 5-6 gain is perfect for their contrast between clean and driven passages.

Seymour Duncan JB
Pickup

Seymour Duncan JB

Ghost's ESP guitars benefit from the JB's aggressive high-end bite and punchy output, cutting through the mix during heavier sections. This combination bridges the gap between their clean arpeggios and crunchy, riff-driven moments with powerful definition.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Pedal

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

The TS9 tightens Ghost's rhythm tone and pushes their amp into responsive crunch without adding unnecessary coloration. This classic overdrive pedal is essential for maintaining their clean-to-driven dynamic without sacrificing the clarity they demand.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
Pedal

Boss CE-2 Chorus

The CE-2 creates the shimmery, dimensional quality throughout Ghost's atmospheric passages like Mary On A Cross and He Is. Its subtle modulation adds depth to clean arpeggios while respecting the band's minimalist effects philosophy.

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