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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Advanced
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · C · Am
Master of Puppets Chords – Harmonica
A thrash metal masterpiece by Metallica about addiction and control. Advanced difficulty in the key of E.
Downpicking Gallop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song requires relentless downpicking at high speed; use a metronome to build stamina and accuracy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro Riff
(Instrumental)
Verse 1
E (×4)
Pre-Chorus
E (×4)
Chorus
F (×2)
E (×2)
F
Verse 2
E (×4)
Pre-Chorus
E (×5)
Chorus
F (×2)
E (×2)
F
Clean Interlude
D (×8)
Solo Section
(Instrumental – E, F, D progression)
Verse 3
E (×4)
Pre-Chorus
E (×5)
Chorus
F (×2)
E (×2)
F
Outro
E (×9)
Practice tip: Isolate the fast palm-muted gallop riff and the chord changes to the F and D sections separately before attempting the full song; endurance is key.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Master of Puppets"?
You need 5 advanced-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C and Am.
Is "Master of Puppets" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Master of Puppets" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Master of Puppets"?
It was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton, and released in 1986.