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If you have been playing Rocksmith for six months and are stuck in the "Blues Scale" rut, download this exclusive track. Set your Riff Repeater to 80% speed. Focus on the chorus chord changes. By the time you hit 100% speed, you won't just have a high score; you will know how to play one of the most hauntingly beautiful hard rock songs ever written.

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If you plan to dive into "Aerials," ensure your guitar is setup with slightly heavier gauge strings (such as 10-52s) to maintain proper tension in Drop C tuning, preventing fret buzz and tracking errors during your session.

"Aerials" by System of a Down is a bucket-list song for any metal guitarist. With this exclusive Rocksmith 2014 arrangement, you aren't just playing a game—you are learning the intricate techniques that made this song a 2000s anthem.

Let’s step into the virtual classroom. According to the internal .psarc file metadata, here is what the Level 10 arrangement looked like.

Why is "Aerials" such a big deal? System Of A Down is notoriously difficult to license for interactive media. Unlike the aggressive, drop-tuned palm muting of "Toxicity," "Aerials" offers a rare dichotomy: a soft, arpeggiated verse colliding with a crushing, pentatonic-heavy chorus.

However, the term in the current community usually refers to the Custom DLC (CDLC) version created by the premier charting group on CustomsForge . Why is it exclusive?

"Aerials" is one of System Of A Down's most popular and enduring songs, known for its complex guitar riffs and thought-provoking lyrics. The Rocksmith 2014 version of the song provides an EXCLUSIVE experience, allowing players to tackle the challenges of the track in a unique and immersive way.

Players have noted the song features a fun, recognizable main riff that is repeated often, making it approachable yet engaging for various skill levels. Performance References

For many guitarists, the surreal, heavy riffs of Daron Malakian are a milestone to conquer. is a masterclass in atmosphere, using downtuned, moody melodies to create an unforgettable sonic landscape.

– SOAD did have official DLC packs for Rocksmith 2014 (e.g., "Chop Suey!", "Toxicity", "B.Y.O.B."), but "Aerials" was never officially released by Ubisoft. If you saw an “exclusive” listing, it may have been a misleading store description from a key reseller or an error.

If you are new to the guitar, Rocksmith will initially stream a simplified version of the song, only requiring you to hit the root notes on the beat. As the game detects your accuracy, it dynamically populates the highway with the missing arpeggios and nuances.

This is where the leaked chart shines. A descending chord progression (Fm, D#/Gm, G#) played arpeggiated.

For guitarists, "Aerials" offers a unique challenge. The is picked cleanly across arpeggiated chords, requiring precise finger placement and a light, controlled attack to avoid unwanted string noise. The chorus , by contrast, is played with heavy distortion and full-strum power chords, demanding strong rhythmic stability and muting technique.