Iron Maiden Gallop

[josbroek]

Originally Posted by Tired_Thumb

You can easily do most Iron Maiden songs with two fingers. However, if you can actually play Iced Earth's Disciples of the Lie with two fingers, you're getting close to immortality.

tabs for that one? i'd try it

[bobunit]

Originally Posted by Alduroth

1-2-1 or 3-2-1 works for me.
you can compare it with a horse gallops..

Or view Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Originally Posted by josbroek

tabs for that one? i'd try it

No tabs, just a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOEBWjM837k

[ga_edwards]

Originally Posted by bobunit

Or view Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

5, is right out

[mpm32]

You know just recently finding out that he plays with two finger is like finding out there's no Santa Claus.

When people asked why I use three fingers (sometimes four) I always pointed to the Run to the Hills video as my inspiration when I was a kid.

See 2:53 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Snehl2bAk it sure looks like three fingers. You can see it in other places.

But then he says two himself see 1:57 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajD1duxKSuE

I've been lying all these many years. lol

Oh well, even if I did lie, it did give me the idea to start using fingers 3 and 4. I do like using the three, it's easier (for me) on triplets.

I guess his 3 and 4 just go along for the ride.

[Mike151]

Originally Posted by jdieh1

I "gallop" with three fingers, I find that it is easier that way. I go 3-2-1 3-2-1 3-2-1...

Same here. Not condoning it or anything. In grade school, before I knew there was bass, I used to rap my 3 fingers on my desk for entertainment. When I picked up a bass, and put on iron maiden, it just came naturally without even having to practice it. That was nice. I play more of a blues rock now and still use 3 fingers from time to time when emphasizing certain notes to make them fatter. Haven't galloped in a very long time.

[K2000]

Slow the tempo way down (maybe half) and use a metronome to keep strict time. Gradually increase the speed, maybe in jumps of 5 or 10 bpm until you start dropping notes. Repeat the next day. Sounds boring, but it really works.

[sonic assassin]

i either use 3 finger rolls or single finger like a pick. i dont know any maiden (blasphemy.. i know), but thats what i do when the situation arises. very rarely do i reach for a pick because something is too fast, unless its punk stuff, which almost NEEDS to be picked.

[sonic assassin]

Originally Posted by Mike151

In grade school, before I knew there was bass, I used to rap my 3 fingers on my desk for entertainment.

i constantly play air bass as a sort of "finger aerobics". i catch myself practicing my 3 finger rolls all the time.

also do a TON of drumming on things.. in good time.. both feet in a great double kick fashion.. but when i sit behind a kit, i cant play to save my life

[Michael Campbel]

Originally Posted by K2000

Slow the tempo way down (maybe half) and use a metronome to keep strict time. Gradually increase the speed, maybe in jumps of 5 or 10 bpm until you start dropping notes. Repeat the next day. Sounds boring, but it really works.

Amen. There's an old adage in the computer software industry that works well for learning music, too:

Make it work. Make it work right. Make it work fast. In that order.

[Mongo Slade]

Don't forget; the fingers can stroke up as well as down.
Strive for an even attack, an even envelope-go slowly at first.
Then play it the way YOU want to play it.
It will always be right on.

Peace