A-Minor Integration Example 2
The second lick is constructed in the same way as number one, only in a different position
and with different patterns. It's very useful to find ways to come into and out of the arpeggio
patterns at the bottom and top of them.
3 examples of integration
I created the licks in today's video in this way. They are simple and very straight
forward but they include both economy picking and sweep picking. Create your own
licks and practice them until they feel comfortable to you. You aren't supposed to
remember every lick that you create, just practice it until you master it, then
forget about it and create another lick . Then, every time you pick up you guitar,
come up with a new phrase that utilises at least on technique besides sweep picking
and go through this very simple process.
"I forced myself to play for one hour every day. One hour was a long time, because I was a total
beginner and didn't know how to play anything!"
Paul Gilbert
The smaller the better
You might want to start with something less massive than the licks in today's video.
Try playing a four note sweep, then mix it with some notes from the scale and then
return to the four note sweep. The more manageable and simple the ideas are, the
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