Megadeth - Trust - Guitar Tab

About Trust

"Trust" is one of the more melodically focused moments in the Megadeth catalog, and that quality shapes how you need to approach it on guitar. Rather than relentless thrash picking, the song leans on clean, expressive lead playing and mid-tempo riffing that rewards careful phrasing over raw speed. The main riff sits in E minor and has a brooding, almost bluesy weight to it, so paying attention to dynamics and note duration matters more here than in a lot of Megadeth material. The lead guitar work demands smooth legato phrasing and controlled vibrato, and if the transitions between the riff sections and the lead lines are giving you trouble, use the Practice Toolbar to loop those spots slowed down until the shifts feel natural. Rhythm guitar players will want to lock in a consistent pick attack to keep the groove tight without dragging the feel. This is a great song for working on expressive restraint.

• The song sits in E minor and calls for controlled, melodic lead phrasing rather than the high-speed picking typical of much Megadeth material.
• Smooth legato technique and well-controlled vibrato are the core skills the lead guitar parts will test in this song.
• The rhythm guitar parts reward a consistent, even pick attack, making it a practical exercise for tightening up your right-hand groove.