Detail 01
Riff by riff format
Songs broken into their component riffs rather than printed as continuous arrangements. Good for practice, not for playing along.
Product detailSKU #1274034476818
Hal LeonardMetallica Riff By Riff Guitar Tab Songbook
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab book breaking Metallica songs down riff by riff. For guitarists who want the parts isolated for practice rather than full song transcriptions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Guitarists drilling specific riffs instead of playing songs end to end
- Players building right-hand downpicking and palm-mute technique
- Learning rhythm parts before tackling a full transcription
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting complete note-for-note songs start to finish
- Pianists or singers — this is guitar tab only
- Anyone who needs audio to learn by ear
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Guitar tab
String-and-fret numbers. Readable without knowing standard notation, though rhythm reading still helps.
Detail 03
Print songbook
No audio tracks or download code. You supply the recordings to check yourself against.
Detail 04
$22.99 price
Cheaper than a full note-for-note transcription folio, and covers fewer complete arrangements as a result.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio or backing tracks included
- 02Some Metallica material uses drop or down-tuned guitars; check tuning marks per song
- 03Riffs are excerpts, not complete songs — expect gaps between sections
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this have full songs or just riffs?
Riffs. The book isolates the main guitar figures from each song for practice, rather than printing complete start-to-finish arrangements.
02Do I need to read music?
No. Tab gives you string and fret numbers directly. Rhythm markings are easier to follow if you read a little notation, but it is not required.
03Does it include a CD or audio?
No. This is a print book with no included audio or download.
04Are solos included?
The focus is riffs — the main guitar figures. For complete solos start to finish, a full note-for-note transcription book is the better fit.
