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Technical Basics Series Pt.2 - Sweep Picking

Al Joseph
IntermediateAny styleTechnique 5 lessons17m

Alright guys here's a list of things to keep in mind as we move forward... 1. Major - Minor - Diminished Triads 2. Diatonic Sequence - M-m-m-M-M-m-dim-(M) 3. Subdivisions - 8th-Triplet 8ths-16th-Triplet 16ths 4. Remember to keep both hands relaxed and to accent (or pick slightly harder) the first beat of every subdivision   IMPORTANT NOTE: My debut album "Out In The Open" has been released! Check it out on iTunes! Hit me up on the forums to find out how you can get your copy including autographed copies as well!

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  1. 1 2:58 Lesson · 3m Technical Basics Series Pt.2 - Sweep Picking: Intro Alright guys here's a list of things to keep in mind as we move forward... 1. Major - Minor - Diminished Triads 2. Diatonic Sequence - M-m-m-M-M-m-dim-(M) 3. Subdivisions - 8th-Triplet 8ths-16th-Triplet 16ths... Tab Guitar Pro
  2. 2 3:21 Lesson · 3m Technical Basics Series Pt.2 - Sweep Picking: Warm Up Using Subdivisions to warm up is key. Using a metronome in increments usually pushes you unnecessarily to play faster. This can be bad if there are any unnoticable glitches in your technique. VERY BAD. Because... Tab Guitar Pro
  3. 3 2:47 Lesson · 3m Technical Basics Series Pt.2 - Sweep Picking: Sequences Okay, here's the big sequence where we go to work. While you practice, remember to: 1. Relax both hands 2. Count 3. Accent the downbeats To practice this with the drum loop, head on over to the last page of... Tab Guitar Pro
  4. 4 1:51 Lesson · 2m Technical Basics Series Pt.2 - Sweep Picking: Wrap Up Hope that helped. Always play along to the video when you get the chance to. If you feel like this is to slow for you, simply increase your metronome and apply the same subdivisions!   IMPORTANT NOTE: My...
  5. 5 6:13 Backing track · 6m Technical Basics Series Pt.2 - Sweep Picking: Drum Loop Have fun with the drum loop guys. Keep that sweep picking technique clean! Tab

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