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Riff Lesson

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath
IntermediateLead GuitarMarty Music
2:59/42K views/Jul 2025
2:59·42K views·Jul 2025·Released 1970·Taught by Marty Music
Lead GuitarMetalKey of D minor80 BPM
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Chords

Eb5

What you'll learn

  • How to play the Black Sabbath riff
  • The Devil's Interval
  • Power chord technique

About this lesson

This is the riff that started it all. In just 3 notes, Black Sabbath invented heavy metal—and freaked out an entire generation. Learn the iconic "Devil’s Interval" riff from Black Sabbath (1970) in under 3 minutes. No fluff, just doom.

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