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10 recommended scales for Metal production
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About Metal
An aggressive, high-energy genre featuring distorted guitars, fast tempos, and powerful vocals. Uses exotic scales for dark, intense sounds.
Typical BPM: 120-200
Famous Artists: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Judas Priest
Key Features:
Palm mutingDouble bass drumsHarmonic minorAggressive energy
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Producer Tips for Metal
When producing Metal, scale choice is crucial for setting the right mood. The scales listed here are commonly used by professional Metal producers.
Quick tip: Try the top 3 scales in this list first - they're sorted by how commonly they appear in Metal tracks.