Picking Control Workout Lesson

Picking Control Workout - Metal Soloing

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  • Hey guys!

    In this lesson we will play a short but intense solo that will help you in order to achieve a better picking control.

    Alternate picking, sweep picking and legato parts are the main technique of this solo.

    In general, try to reduce the tension of your wrists and your hands and I'm sure you will play it perfectly.

    Remember to play it slow before practicing it at the normal speed.


    Guitar : Ibanez AT100

    Equipment : Kemper Amp + Zoom Tac-2

    Tempo : 160 bpm

    Signature : 4/4 - 6/4

    Chord progression

    | Bbm | % |

    | % |Bbm F |

    | Bb5 D5 | Gb5 D5 B5 |

    | Bb5 D5 | Gb5 D5 B5 |

    | Bb5 D5 | Gb5 D5 B5 |

    | Bb5 D5 | Gb5 D5 B5 |

    | Bbm | % |

    | Bb5 | Bb5 D5 |

    | Bbm | % |

    | Db5 | C5 F5 |

    | Dm F5 | Bb5 C5 |

    | Dm F5 | Bb5 C5 |

    | Dm F5 | Bb5 C5 |

    | Dm F5 | Bb5 C5 |

    | Dm | % |

    | % | % |


    Key signature : Bb minor


    Techniques used :

    - Sweep Picking
    - Legato
    - Alternate Picking
    - Bending
    - Hammer On/Pull Off


    Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)
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