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About Mary On A Cross

At 120 BPM in F major with E Standard tuning, "Mary On A Cross" sits in a deceptively comfortable tempo that can lull you into sloppy playing. The song's heart is its clean, chorus-drenched arpeggiated chord work, which rewards a light pick attack and precise finger placement far more than brute force. Getting those chords to ring out smoothly through each inversion is the real task here, and if any transition keeps catching you, set up the Practice Toolbar to loop that passage slowed down until the muscle memory locks in. Ghost layers the arrangement with a polished Hard Rock sheen, so matching that clarity means keeping your fretting hand clean and muting any strings that shouldn't ring. The lead guitar lines that weave through the chorus are melodically simple but rely on consistent pick-hand control to stay smooth, making this a solid piece for tightening up your overall touch and dynamic awareness.

  • The song is in F major with E Standard tuning, so no retuning is needed but your chord shapes will sit one semitone higher than a plain E-based key center.
  • The arpeggiated chord progressions that drive the verse and chorus reward a clean, controlled pick attack rather than heavy strumming.
  • Using the Practice Toolbar to slow down the chorus transitions is the fastest way to iron out any stumbles between chord voicings.

How to Play Mary On A Cross

Tuning: E Standard · Key: F major · 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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