Guitar technique
Seven shredding licks in A minor.
These seven shredding licks are inspired by Paul Gilbert's alternate picking, all in A minor.
“Focus on dynamics and picking tone as much as speed; after all, there's no point in being able to play them if you can't make them sound good!”
“It's better to play slow and clean than fast and sloppy, because the speed will come eventually.”
01Tapping pattern
A Yngwie-inspired tapping pattern.
02Cross-string tapping variation
Move the tapping pattern across the strings.
03Alternate picking classic
Keep the picking even and the notes clean.
04Mixed picking and legato
Balance picked notes with smooth legato.
05Reversed pattern variation
Turn the pattern around without losing clarity.
06Scale sequences across the neck
Carry the sequence through the A-minor scale.
07String skipping
String skipping with an A-minor arpeggio.
“Obsess over it until you master it!”