Neoclassical Sweep Master
Complex sweep picking figures inspired by neoclassical shred. Diminished and minor arpeggio shapes across 5 strings with position shifts and legato turnarounds.
Tablature
First few measures of the exercise.
How to Practice
- 1Measures 1-2: Am arpeggio in 12th position with extended turnaround — sweep down, hammer-pull at top, sweep back, shift position on the way back.
- 2Measures 3-4: Diminished 7th arpeggio (Bdim7) — symmetrical shape repeating every 3 frets. Sweep through str 5-1, shift up 3 frets, repeat.
- 3Measures 5-6: Sequence combining Am → Bdim7 → C → Am arpeggios. Quick shape and position changes.
- 4Hand synchronization is key — every note must be perfectly clean.
Tips & Techniques
- •Hand synchronization is key — both hands must move as one unit.
- •For diminished shapes, the symmetrical fingering makes position shifts easier.
- •Practice each arpeggio shape isolated before stringing them into sequences.
- •Record and listen critically — any overlapping notes mean your muting needs work.
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