In this video
In this lesson we're taking a look at sweep picking. Sweep picking is where we make a fluid and continuous motion with the picking hand across multiple strings, and combining this with arpeggios can sound really impressive!
In this lesson we're taking a look at sweep picking. Sweep picking is where we make a fluid and continuous motion with the picking hand across multiple strings, and combining this with arpeggios can sound really impressive!
Key points
Focus on the timing and articulation in this lesson - this technique is associated with speed, but it's important to focus on accuracy before speed here
This technique focuses on efficiency of motion with the picking hand
Lick Shapes
Blue = first shape, Green = second shape, Yellow = third shape, Red = fourth shape
How to make the most of this course
See below for the interactive TAB synced to video this exercise. Use this to help you master this lick and build up your speed. Useful features of the interactive TAB player include:
Slow down the lick to see how it's played
Loop a section to focus on that part before moving on to the next section
Activate the 'fretboard visualisation', which shows which note is being played as well as which shapes are being used, all in real time
See the TAB brought to life as the player syncs to the video in real time!
Sweep Picking 1 - Interactive TAB
Course Outline
Learn To Shred with Sam Bell