<h3 id="3dbcd61d-8af4-4e6e-992a-078c8f33f4b9" data-toc-id="3dbcd61d-8af4-4e6e-992a-078c8f33f4b9" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Five Finger Death Punch - Blue on Black : Tutorial Video ⬇️</h3><div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IzEC8bg_Kbw?si=hCkAFrf2CmFDWgqN" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.guitarealm.com/en/live-guitar-lessons-booking-page/">Instructor: - Barry Gilman</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.guitarealm.com/en/product-detail/five-finger-death-punch-blue-on-black-or-tabs-pdf-play-along-video/5209/">Download Free Tabs PDF Here</a><h3 id="7f51af85-a291-44d2-928c-1b24837197ec" data-toc-id="7f51af85-a291-44d2-928c-1b24837197ec" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Tabs Video ⬇️</h3><div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/29280/f2bdc061-6c60-447b-8f3f-a169efcc533f?autoplay=false" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Five Finger Death Punch - "Blue on Black" (feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Brantley Gilbert, &amp; Brian May)Album &amp; Year: And Justice for None (2018) / Single Version (2019) / Re-recorded on Best Of (2025)Genre: Hard Rock / Blues Rock / Country RockTuning: D Standard (D, G, C, F, A, D)Difficulty: Intermediate (The chords are simple, but the rhythmic "feel" and lead fills require control)<hr><h5 id="1a303687-896f-4ca4-88dd-48166894be6c" data-toc-id="1a303687-896f-4ca4-88dd-48166894be6c" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">Technical Specs</h5>&nbsp;<h5 id="70189df1-0fa4-4a8e-a307-9a2f04ab71b4" data-toc-id="70189df1-0fa4-4a8e-a307-9a2f04ab71b4" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">🎵Tuning: D Standard (D, G, C, F, A, D)</h5>To match the record's heavy resonance, you should tune your guitar down a full step from standard. This allows you to play standard open shapes while achieving that deeper, modern rock sound.&nbsp;<h5 id="a0f70143-b660-4823-befe-e0acd305d625" data-toc-id="a0f70143-b660-4823-befe-e0acd305d625" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">🎯Quick Chord Reference</h5>Even though you are tuned down, you will use these standard open shapes:<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"><li>D Major: XX0232</li><li>C Major (add9): X32033</li><li>G Major: 320033</li><li>A Major: X02220</li></ul><hr><h5 id="18081e9f-e0dc-4281-b085-504c2a6e85ea" data-toc-id="18081e9f-e0dc-4281-b085-504c2a6e85ea" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">🎼Song Structure &amp; Progression</h5><table style="min-width: 50px;"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Section</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Chord Progression</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Intro/Verse</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">D — C — G — D (Repeat)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Chorus</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">D — C — G — D</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Pre-Chorus</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">A — G (Repeated before the chorus hits)</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Bridge/Solo</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1">D — C — G — D</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><h5 id="bc2f3a6b-c0d5-4748-8f5b-b2d3bec5d2b9" data-toc-id="bc2f3a6b-c0d5-4748-8f5b-b2d3bec5d2b9" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">⏳Strumming Pattern</h5>The song uses a syncopated 4/4 rhythm with a slight "shuffle" feel.<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"><li>The Main Pattern: D - D - U - U - D - U</li><li>Rhythmic Tip: On the C and G chords in the verse, focus on the "push." The change to the C chord often happens slightly before the beat (an anticipation).</li><li>Dynamics: Start the verses with light, percussive strums, focusing on the higher strings. When the chorus kicks in, hit the low strings hard to let the D Standard tuning roar.</li></ul><hr><h5 id="06f9084d-5d00-4ec6-ab9d-e47ee7c249a8" data-toc-id="06f9084d-5d00-4ec6-ab9d-e47ee7c249a8" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">🧠Practice Tips for Beginners</h5>The "Pivot Finger" Technique:When moving between D, Cadd9, and G, Barry Gilman suggests keeping your ring finger anchored on the 3rd fret of the B string.<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"><li>Why? This note is common to all three chords in this specific voicing. By keeping that finger down as a "pivot point," your transitions will be faster, smoother, and much cleaner.</li></ul><h5 id="745154a8-4856-43fc-a78c-1c84db324409" data-toc-id="745154a8-4856-43fc-a78c-1c84db324409" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">🎸Performance Tips for Students</h5>Hybrid Picking the Intro Riff:To get the professional "Barry Gilman’s GuitaRealm" sound, don't just strum the intro.<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"><li>Technique: Use your pick to hit the D string (root) and use your middle/ring fingers to "pop" the G and B strings. This "hybrid picking" style captures the bluesy articulation found in the original Kenny Wayne Shepherd version while maintaining the FFDP power.</li><li>Tone Tip: Use a "crunch" setting rather than full-on high-gain distortion. You want enough grit to sound heavy, but enough clarity to hear the individual notes of the Cadd9 and G chords ringing out.</li></ul><hr><h5 id="e1d47eda-2831-4337-86dd-9621a8f6d2bc" data-toc-id="e1d47eda-2831-4337-86dd-9621a8f6d2bc" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.2;">🚀 Want Faster Results?</h5>This tutorial will help you —but learning alone can still be slow &amp; challenging.If you want to:<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;"><li>Progress faster</li><li>Fix mistakes instantly</li><li>Stay motivated</li></ul>👉 Personalized guidance makes a huge difference.At GuitaRealm, we offer 1:1 beginner guitar lessons tailored to your goals and skill level.Consider trying out a lesson <a target="_blank" href="https://www.guitarealm.com/en/live-guitar-lessons-booking-page/">@1:1 Live</a>

Master FFDP's "Blue on Black" in D Standard! Barry Gilman covers soulful rhythm, D-C-G moves, and blues-rock grit in this guitar lesson. Perfect for building dynamic control.

🎵 Five Finger Death Punch - Blue on Black | Guitar Lesson Video

Five Finger Death Punch - Blue on Black : Tutorial Video ⬇️

🎵Tuning: D Standard (D, G, C, F, A, D)

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🎵 Five Finger Death Punch - Blue on Black | Guitar Lesson Video

🎵 Five Finger Death Punch - Blue on Black | Guitar Lesson Video

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