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Roll back the gain slightly and pick near the neck for a warmer, more open crunch.
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About Ritual

From the opening bars of "Ritual," Ghost lay out exactly what they do best: slow, heavy Hard Rock riffing built around an almost devotional groove. At 88 BPM the tempo is deliberate, which means every note you play has to sit solidly in the pocket. The riffs lean hard on E minor, giving you that dark, open sound that suits E Standard tuning perfectly. The challenge here is not speed but feel: keeping a consistent, weighty pick attack through the repeated chord figures without letting them drag or rush. Pay close attention to where the rhythm guitar locks in with the kick drum, because that interplay is what gives the song its ceremonial weight. If the verse riff is not sitting right, pull it into the Practice Toolbar and loop it slowed down until the pocket clicks. Clean fretting hand mutes between chords also matter more than they might seem on a first pass.

  • The riffs are built around open E minor positions in E Standard tuning, making them approachable but demanding a controlled, heavy pick attack to nail the tone.
  • At 88 BPM the tempo is slow enough that any rhythmic inconsistency is immediately obvious, so practising with a metronome before adding distortion is worthwhile.
  • Muting cleanly between chord hits is a key technique here, as the space between riffs is as important as the riffs themselves to the song's feel.

How to Play Ritual

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 88 BPM

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 88 BPM.

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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