10's by Pantera
Pantera's 10's, from The Great Southern Trendkill (1996), arrived during a turbulent period for the band, showcasing their trademark groove-metal attack. The guitarist Dimebag Darrell crafted a pair of chugging riffs anchored by a taut rhythm section, and Phil Anselmo's verses delivered with raw intensity.
The track's brutal groove and downtuned heft became a defining moment of 90s metal, influencing a generation of players to push their tone and precision.
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What You'll Learn
In this lesson you’ll learn the core groove of 10's, including the palm-muted, chugging power-chord shapes, the verse rhythm that locks into a tight groove, and a quick transition lick that tests accuracy. We’ll break the song into approachable sections: the main riff, the verse/chorus groove, the bridge lick, and the outro chug, with guidance on timing, muting, and tone. You’ll also get practical tips for staying locked into the rhythm section while playing in a downtuned setting and how to avoid common muting pitfalls.
Intermediate — prior experience with palm muting, power chords, and tight timing will help you nail the groove.
🎸 Techniques Used
Practice Tips
- 💡Set a precise tempo and practice slowly with a metronome before building speed.
- 💡Keep the picking hand aggressive but relaxed; let the palm mute control the chug and prevent unwanted ring.
- 💡Fret-hand muting is essential—stabilize your fretting hand to mute unused strings so the groove stays tight.
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