Helloween - The Dark Ride - Guitar Solo Tab

The Dark Ride (Special Edition)

2013 8:48

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About The Dark Ride

The title track from Helloween's darker, heavier 2000 record sets the tone for the whole album right away, and on guitar it rewards careful attention to the riff construction. The song sits in E minor at 120 BPM, giving it a mid-paced, brooding feel that is heavier than the band's classic speed-metal material. The wiki notes the album featured drop-tuned guitars, though this track is tabbed here in E Standard, so check the tab carefully before you start and match your tuning before playing along. The riffing leans on Heavy Metal palm-muting technique, and keeping that mute tight and consistent across tempo changes is where most players slip up. The lead work demands clean alternate picking at a pace that is manageable but unforgiving if your pick angle is off. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop any tricky transition slowed down until the movement is automatic, then gradually bring the speed back up to the full 120 BPM.

• The song sits in E minor at 120 BPM, giving the riffs a heavy, mid-paced feel that prioritises tight palm-muting over sheer speed.
• The album's guitar parts were noted for drop-tuned tones, so verify your tuning matches the tab before playing along.
• Alternate picking discipline is key here, practise the lead passages slowly with the Practice Toolbar before pushing toward full tempo.