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May 2009 \ Premier Clinic \ Lethal Guitar \ Sweep Picking 102

Sweep Picking 102 Jeff Beasley The second installment of Jeff Beasley's Sweep Picking series brings slightly more difficult exercises and a look at the difference between 3- or 4-string arpeggios and 5- or 6-string arpeggios.

The Complete Series: Sweep Picking 101 Sweep Picking 102 Sweep Picking 201 Sweep Picking 301 Sweep Picking 302 Sweep Picking 401 Sweep Picking 402 Sweep Picking 501 Sweep Picking 502

Welcome to another online shredding onslaught Premier Guitar readers here in Lethal Guitar! Last issue I began a series focusing on the technique of sweep-picking. I gave illustrations and guidelines on how to begin to develop this awesome technique. If you followed those instructions, you should be beginning to get the hang of the technique.

This issue we’re going to go a bit deeper with some different arpeggio shapes while we still focus on sweeping our pick. We’ve already talked about some of the easier shapes to begin with, so the new shapes will be just a tad harder. We’ll also break some of the shapes into different groupings like a 3- or 4-string arpeggio as well as 5- and 6-string arpeggios. Some players consider the 3- and 4-string groupings a bit easier, while others prefer the 5- and 6-string ones. I’m sure you’ll find the ones that suit you best. However, I would encourage you to utilize all the groupings and a comprehensive approach to your sweep-picking ability.

	Example 1: First we have a 3-string arpeggio in in D major. Try it slowly at first...
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	Example 2: The 3-string arpeggio at a quicker tempo...
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	Example 3: We move to a 4-string arpeggio in D major slowly...
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	Example 4: Then up to speed...
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	Example 5: Move to a 3-string arpeggio in a G minor...
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	Example 6: Now a bit quicker...
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	Example 7: A 4-string arpeggio in G minor...
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	Example 8: Here's up to speed...
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	Example 9: Try a new shape, first in the 3-string format in E minor.
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	Example 10: The final example is a 6-string version of the new shape in E minor.
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There you go Lethal Guitar readers, another step in our pursuit of sweep-picking development. We’re just getting started so be sure and stay logged on and tuned in to Lethal Guitar as we progress into the development of this ubiquitous technique. One of the most important things I’ve ever learned as a guitarist is to persevere, so don’t give up and you’ll get there. Practice with a metronome and use a clean tone at first. See you next month in Lethal Guitar.