How to metal chug on the guitar by Chris Machete

[@Yekadadtahi]

Funny story, I didn't have my distortion on and tried to chug Two days still nothing,posted in r/guitars , people saying my amp(BLACKSTAR FLY3) isn't powerful enough or just saying find the sweet Spot I was looking for a audio interface and get a simulator Man the feeling when I found out my distortion was off but I was doing everything correctly

[@stevenlucas6878]

I really, really love this guy's personality. Genuine kindness is rare these days.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thank you! And mega like!

[@joedavies6364]

Literally picked the guitar up for the first time today and loving learning chords etc. Your enthusiasm towards metal and learning to play is awesome and influencing me to get better! Thanks dude, you rock

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks Joe. Keep at it buddy.

[@joedavies6364]

@ragin Caucasian I'd say I peaked around 2 years ago. I got to a point where I was able to learn full songs. Not complex solos though lol. Overall good. Unfortunately my life has been very busy over the last 18 months or so and I haven't been able to pick up a rhythm for practicing still. Eager to go back and still love jamming when I get chance ✌

[@estebanmejia3473]

@@joedavies6364 dude, I'm 25 and I'm thinking of buying a guitar and start learning. How long did it take you to play confidently?

[@lone5644]

@@estebanmejia3473 im 14 rn, started when i was like 12 and i gotta say till this day i still mess up at gigs and stuff. But i think 1 and a half year of daily practicing should be enough if u wanna just play simple chords progressions. This is is just my experience

[@RickMichaels-if5eq]

Thank you for breaking this down for me.👍🏽 You’re a great teacher!🎸

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Mega like! 🍻 🎸

[@NatHollings]

Tonight, I learn the metal chug, thanks bro

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Nat Hollings Nice! Keeping metal alive, one dude at a time :)

[@Terrafeyed]

Im just gonna skip this and sell my soul to the devil, then i'll play perfect.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Matthew Needles lol, either that or find the "pick of destiny". Love the comment dude! Let me know how it goes :)

[@Gstark88]

Doesnt work

[@azotimaix8175]

Same.

[@beaticulous]

How has it been working?

[@Chelseagrinkittycat]

That’s so metal bro

[@UBRLND-X]

A born guitar teacher. great energy ad personality. great instruction vid

[@wcmarchese]

Man, of all the channels, yours propelled me the furthest. I was looking everywhere to figure out the Chug sound, hadn't thought it was muting with the palm! Subscribed brother.

[@salameez]

Take a shot every time he says "my friend(s)"

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

haha. Love it :)

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

Thanks Chris as a beginner had no idea how to start this. Just calling us 'friends' is a lovely little touch

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Stoked I could help! 🍻 ❤️

[@artmercado1735]

Built a DIY SG during the lockdown now in need to learn how to use it!! This was cool, thanks🤘🤘

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

🍻

[@GudMusicByJay]

How to make the insane setting on the line 6 spider 3 amp sound BETTER! To do this trick you must use headphones. It wont work otherwise. plug your headphones into the amp. Take the adapter (thats what i think it is called but it may be called something else) and plug it into the amp HALFWAY. Make sure the headphones are completely plugged into the adapter and that the adapter is plugged in enough to hear sound but not in all the way. You should get a better sound!

[@adamsaid9979]

good video. your vibe reminds me of the pizza before you french fry guy! “ If you try and shred before you can chug, your gonna have a bad time”

[@GunnarSoroos]

Dang. That was fun! Absolute beginner here. But this give me something metal to play around with while I'm still working on the basics. Thanks for this and the algorithm for having it show up on my feed.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Glad I could help 🍻

[@arielcandoleta5347]

Thanks Chris, it really helps. Much appreciated.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Mega like!

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

My right hand simply won't move fast enough to chug. Maybe it's because I'm left-handed playing right-handed guitars and my uncoordinated right hand is the one trying to do the pick work.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

I think you nailed it buddy. No lefty guitar avail?

[@reverendg5937]

Awesome

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Cheers my friend! 🍻

[@DarkAnubis]

Love the vibe you give off and the video was very helpful too

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks my friend! Stoked I could help! 🍻

[@hades429]

Just got my first guitar today this helped a bunch

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Very cool! Best of luck buddy!

[@masterspin7796]

Digging the song...

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Awesome!

[@brownpunk1794]

Hello

[@luskvideoproductions869]

Thanks!!...Played for years, but never worked on the "chug" much, going to tonight!! MUYA!!!

[@Darkridgefilms]

Thanks so much bro! Love the positive vibe!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Cheers buddy!

[@fluffyfiend7580]

You're actually the perfect teacher

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thank you! 🍻 🎸

[@christophermontgomery2370]

Chris! You picked up a new subscriber today! Dig the tips.

[@chrissavage9349]

Idk if he says it but down tuning as well I have been playing around with drop c

[@SOULJAJOE010]

Thank you!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Your welcome!

[@HigherPlanes]

Great lesson great vibe

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks buddy!

[@leeforster2001]

you have helped me so much please do another video on this

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks Lee. I put up metal vids on my face book page as well. Check it out if u can. Thanks for posting :)

[@leeforster2001]

OK thanks man

[@BEEPEE767]

That spy vs spy poster 😂

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

haha, I get a few comments on that one :)

[@bkul44]

ive been playing for 7 months alots of utube videos which is cool, soon as i heard the tone you were getting from the epiphone with the rusty screws {LOL} i learned alot in 2 seconds, its all about effort its what you put into your playing as far sweat not money i did learn the metal chug !!!! thanx

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

haha, thanks buddy. If that guitar could talk :)

[@ximenacampos408]

this was so helpful, thank you!!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Mega like!

[@natasshepherd8418]

Spy vs Spy ! Best Tasmanian Punk Band Eva !

[@remid161]

MMEEETTAALLL!!!! Voted #1 Chris Machete video by Northern Ontario Fans all over! Wait... Is that facial hair growing in C.? I sense a change of style coming! Can't wait for next Friday!!!... Seriously though, this lesson is gonna drive the household nuts! Crank it! Thanks as always, this one is especially cool Chris! Always awesome to get new motivation to hammer the like button and make some noise!

[@BiblemanXS11]

Thanks!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Tim Whitaker Np Tim.

[@ethandougherty3585]

Is that ariels by system?

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Nope. Might have the same vibe :)

[@sovietjams4647]

This man is heavily underated

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Many cheers my friend!!! 🍻

[@av3nger3]

1:37 is how I play all the dang songs I've played.

[@Paige01Hull]

Nice

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks! Metal good :)

[@coldriceproductions1414]

okay sooo thats how you do that got it thank you i've just started playing

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Cheers buddy! 🍻

[@Gstark88]

Nice OZZY knucks

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Haha, thanks buddy. Memories from being a teenager!

[@gelloyangsteryang6481]

ure so awesomee

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Awesome! How r u doing with it Al?

[@TheTooth666]

When did Riki Rachtman start doing music lessons?? Good lesson man thanks!! Party on Wayne!!!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

haha, thanks buddy.

[@therecesitation]

appreciate the video man!! i've mastered this but it was helpful to my friend

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

therecesitation Just glad I can help keep metal alive :)

[@imaguinus1232]

It would be helpful if you made a video on amp set ups because I have a peavey amp and I don't know how to use it for distortion or Heavy metal settings

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

I did talk a little about that in this vid dude.... good idea to do a whole lesson it though. Thanks for comment.

[@imaguinus1232]

Yeah I know you did but mine dosnt have the Little button. sorry for not putting it in their

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

TwiztedStalker! np dude. I should go into further detail on a killer amp setup. I really helps to have the right sound :)

[@xxthatguy818xx9]

Chris Machete Music I have a black star idcore 100 what should I put my settings to for a good chug sound?

[@prabhdensingh8740]

Try gain on max, no mids and max bass and treble

[@catfish_jay]

You definitely earned my sub! I was doing it wrong the whole time...

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@batphink2655]

That cool Epi is SO METAL it actually has rust on it! I'm a drummer first and ALWAYS make rubbing noise when trying to chug, why is this so hard?

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks bud. Just gotta find the sweet spot.

[@poboypowder7567]

I play in drop b is that good? Or should I change to drop d

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

I think it up to your preference buddy. I find B makes the string too lose.

[@blackthorn5533]

Really nice video man helped me out a lot!! :) Also i have a question for you.Which pick thickness do you suggest for chug? I was trying to play with a 120 mm pick and found it really hard to go between the strings and my pick was getting caught in them a lot of times.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+BlackThorn 55 Try a few others dude. Was it nylon or plastic? I use a nylon, grip, 0.88 or a 1.00.

[@blackthorn5533]

All my picks are plastic i think

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Nylon picks have more flex and u might not trip as much my friend.

[@blackthorn5533]

+Chris Machete Music i will check them out thanks man

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks for watching and posting dude.

[@av3nger3]

So....have I been playing metal songs wrong for over a year??? I always play fast with only my pick touching the strings. I need to palm mute the fat E when I play One by Metallica? I'm assuming that's right.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

ya dude, palm mute is key. Gives it as bit of diversity and a low killer tone :) Thanks for posting.

[@av3nger3]

Chris Machete Music Yeah thanks! I'm getting tons of chug from a Boss Metal Core plugged into my Roland JC-77. It outdid my Mesa Boogie Studio Pre easily today. My Pre usually sounds awesome through the Roland so it must have been something with its old instrument jack or something.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

av3nger3 Niiiiice!

[@alexlopez2995]

This happened to me by accident while playing some beginner chords then my dog started head banging... Im not kidding. He does a lot of head tilts but this looked more like a head bang to me. Coolest dog ever.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Mega like! 🍻

[@alaindufresne1599]

My dad really likes this one!!! :)

[@adityas.2000]

ily

[@nemesysxr0163]

Dude, I’m beginner, what AMP do I need to use to get that “chug” sound? Thanks

[@blueninety]

doesn't matter

[@nemesysxr0163]

Alexandre what? Lol

[@blueninety]

@@nemesysxr0163 doesn't matter the amp

[@nemesysxr0163]

Alexandre all amps have that “chug” sound?

[@blueninety]

@@nemesysxr0163 tis you who must make it

[@ryantaylor4196]

Drop e then chug.. Heavy😀

[@gabby_garrix0719]

what is the amp setting for this kind of sound?

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Hey buddy. I max my master volume and gain. Use your channel volume as your main. Kinda depends on what kind of amp you are using as well my friend.

[@gabby_garrix0719]

+Chris Machete Music thank you

[@wwejackcena]

what was the name of the song on the outro?

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Kappa" Places to Kill" It can b found on my bandcamp music page.

[@jeremywynohradnyk4993]

Digging the spy vs spy poster

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

A classic for sure! Thanks bud :)

[@neeko2562]

learning this on a acoustic since i cant afford an electric.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Good for you buddy!

[@neeko2562]

Well im still in highschool as soon as o get a job im getting myself a cheap one too.

[@pillbilly8761]

@@neeko2562 did your dreams come true yet

[@neeko2562]

@@pillbilly8761 I got in a band last last year but covid started so we kinda just fell off. Now I only play fingerstyle songs at home.

[@kaushikevani]

How to metal chug on the guitar by Chris Traeger

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

You think I look like Rob Lowe? Decent! :D

[@kaushikevani]

You sure have his positive attitude!

[@jeffreyscott9007]

Like riff sounds like maiden riffs

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Nice!!! 🎸 🍻

[@BobbyRay-]

Oddly I can use a pick to save my life. I’ve been playing-ish guitar since 5. I’ve adapted to growing my index finger nail long and using my finger nail as a guitar pick and it definitely works for me. Not to mention you feel a little more connected to your guitar and the music that your making. Using a pick feels fake to me. 😊

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

You do you buddy.

[@YeOldeMachina]

Aye man! I just switched to electric after playing exclusively acoustic for about the last 8 or 9 years. I'm having a hard time with fast chugging. My pick gets "stuck" sometimes. I don't see how people are so consistent with it. I'm playing a PRS with a 24.5"scale and .10's tuned to D standard. Should I go to .11's to get more string tension? or would that even matter? How do bigger or smaller strings effect it? Any tips on how I'm holding the pick? or anything really. I'm getting frustrated. Trying to play "Sultans Curse" by Mastodon. I'm not a beginner by any means, but didn't have to chug on my Taylor. Lol. I had to learn to grip the pick completely different to even play metal. Also had to learn to have "feather fingers" because my PRS has jumbo frets

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Hey Adam, ya man, fast chugging can be a pain. I actually perfected finger tapping before I cold do a proper and constant chug. Trying different styles of picks is key. Try a few. Strings might help as well, but I like doing the rhythm slow and then crank it up. Don't over squeeze the pick, relax your fingers. Funny, I find my younger students who play a lot of video games are good at it. Best of luck buddy!

[@YeOldeMachina]

Chris Machete Music, thanks for the tip man! I figured out that a different pick was all I needed. One more rounded on the tip, specifically. Now I'm chugging like a champ. lol. Just learned the intro to "Laid to Rest" by Lamb of God. It's fast alternate picking and chugging, and I have no issues with a different pick. I didn't think I was ever gonna get it, but with a different pick, I was blown away at how easy it was.

[@YeOldeMachina]

@Juanthe3rd I dont remember exactly what pick I was using at the time, but chugging works better for me with a light pick. Also, I've heard a lot of people say they use picks with more narrow, pointed edges. The opposite was true for me. I get the most consistency from ones with a wide, rounded edge. The way you grip the pick also can make a big difference. For me, I choke up on it to where most of the pick is between my finger and thumb.

[@shark1egal]

I don't know why but I just cant get my amp to have that metal sound. It just won't work

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

All good buddy, lots of pedals or effects u can pick up these days.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

haha, just been busy dude. Beards make me look old! lol ;) Thanks Remi.

[@teds4165]

I met Chung now

[@Zaskar1978]

Whoa, thank you so much! I chug therefore i am!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

NP buddy! Chug it up! Loud!

[@fpsLyle]

check it ooot

[@dntExj0ny]

LOOKA DA FLIK OF DA WRIST

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+dntExj0ny haha, the metal flick! :)

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Yo Martin! :)

[@xxfroznxx4803]

Im boutta just give up i cant fucking get it to sound like a chug

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Is it your amp perhaps? Not enough distortion?

[@xxfroznxx4803]

@@ChrisMacheteMusic i know this is boutta sound stupid but my amp only has bass and treble no gain but i guess i thought that is could kinda have that chug sound to it

[@nighttrain022]

I have to ask, WHAT pickups are in that EPI? They definitely do not look stock. Also, did you detune or are you in standard tuning?

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Hey buddy, ur right, they r some kind of humbucker. An old guitar tech of mine put them in. Not sure the details. Standard, drop the low E string to D.

[@-YHWH-]

Al

[@leoferestera2785]

Uhmm where is normal volume and master volume

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Leofer Estera lol, on yer amp dude!

[@Jn1spion]

METAL LIVES \m/ This video was very helpful bro, thanks! I still suck at it tho :D But on my way to master! I find it really difficult to play with such a speed

[@Jn1spion]

Also, I wanted to ask, you showed how to chug with basically 4 open strings (down - up - down - up), when there are 3 open palm muted strings in the tab, does it mean that the chug will be only like down - up - down? Or, is that even chugging?

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Juny1spion Thanks dude! Yes, start slow bro. Get to the point where u are not thinking about it anymore. U will nail it!

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

+Juny1spion Down chugging dude. Mos def a different feel. Cool to alternate, but depends on the riff!

[@Jn1spion]

Chris Machete Music thanks for the response! I am way better at chugging than before, thanks to you :D ur method helped me a lot! Next step: pinch harmonics !

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Juny1spion wikkid, best of luck dude, keep in touch!

[@Abasedbymygrief]

It almost sounded like At Dooms Gate lol

[@dicedoomkid]

Obviously the lowest octave E chord is the best for this demonstration.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Ok, great comment!

[@smacker360]

Looks like your guitar could use a bit of medal as well.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Yes, it mos def deserves a "medal" for all the touring it did. If that thing could talk.

[@TheRealJoesphRobinetteBidenJr]

I just wanna play chugs

[@IshFox]

Good lesson but that solo at the end sounded like something from Lil' Wayne 😂

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Who is Lil' Wayne?

[@AveryGuitar]

you've got a pretty cool last name

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks :)

[@donlucio03]

Those are some rusty parts, but nice tutorial

[@donlucio03]

Also realised this is 7 years old and no way is chris gonna see this

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

I'm still here buddy!! That guitar has seen the world dude :)

[@savannahp6359]

why do these guys call this a chug? it's just palm muting. Chugging refers to rhythm

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

It's referring to the sound. Calling it a palm mute is not going to make it sound any better there buddy.

[@savannahp6359]

@@ChrisMacheteMusic once again, it's not the sound that makes it a chug... it's the rhythm

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

@@savannahp6359 lol, ok dude, you go practice your "palm mute" and lingo in your bedroom while i'll go rehears for my upcoming gigs. Deal?

[@savannahp6359]

@@ChrisMacheteMusic lol good defense

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

@@savannahp6359 Yep :) I get a bit of guitar "talk" thrown at me. Usually pretty lame bro. Been at this quite a while.

[@mikehartzell3532]

Metallica influence lol

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

U bet Mike, and nice mustache dude. lol

[@mikehartzell3532]

Wish i had the handlebars like james lol 🤘🤘 keep up the thrashing dude your badass

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Thanks Mike!

[@av3nger3]

For the most part.

[@andrewright4370]

Jesus christ man! Clean that guitar please! Its so rusty that it looks like it was made a 1000 years ago.

[@ChrisMacheteMusic]

Lol! Have you ever toured buddy? Please eat it! 😂 Lol.

[@andrewright4370]

@@ChrisMacheteMusic was it an underwater tour? 😄

[@cali420king]

lol Its JUCK JUCK JUCK not chug chug chug. Its Metal JUCK JUCK