Explore the neoclassical style focusing on tapped arpeggios

One of the greatest shredders in the 80's, but also a soulful and versatile musician. Let's explore some of his melodic playing in this lesson.

Learn some crazy sweeps and tapped licks in the style of one of shred's greatest names.

An attainable lesson looking at tapped arpeggios and sweep picking, a feature of Tony MacAlpine's guitar style.

Learn how to use one of T Mac's most popular patterns in 3 octave positions.

Economy picking technique used when playing arpeggios in horizontal position. Good for improving left/right hand coordination and getting the right feel for triplets when played fast.

This lesson is inspired by the music of guitar players like Vinnie Moore, Tony Macalpine and many other Shrapnel Records shred guitar players.

Use alternate picking for mid tempo arpeggios to gain clarity like Vinnie Moore.

5/4 measure using only a C-chord on the bass.