#155 - 10 MIN BEGINNER SWEEPING WORKOUT // Play-Along Exercises + Tabs
Added 2021-03-02 14:01:01 +0000 UTCLet's work on our sweep picking skills together today! This is one of the most requested topics from the current lesson voting (arpeggio play-along workout) and I hope you have tons of fun working with this :)
To quickly summarize the practice objectives, you want to make sure not to pick the strings individually - you will develop a connected and fluid motion across the strings, similar to arpeggiating a chord. You also want your left hand fingers to remain as close to the fretboard as possible!
Don't forget to download your files below, here's the folder with the workout (without intro/outro) and the backing tracks: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cjcccj9xqciq7nt/AADHgXtbprMrdsgoSKgz69iRa?dl=0
Comments
love your sound. what effects are you using ?
Mike Hardy
2023-03-10 19:40:22 +0000 UTC4nps scales have helped me a lot of this, hope it helps you as well: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119-4-note-per-42432823
Bernd Brodträger
2021-12-29 05:52:00 +0000 UTCSo, you bring up a good point. Is there any guidance on here about stretches? I've been playing for 14 years and I don't think I've ever stretched my hands... Seems obvious now that you mention it though. HA!
Ethan Hart
2021-12-29 01:25:54 +0000 UTCGreat workout! Thanks Bernth. After a while my fingers start getting all unco and bound up. I find that a quick stretch and a couple runs of the spider exercise gets them reset and ready for another round of sweeping ;)
Kraiye
2021-12-25 08:48:07 +0000 UTCGreat work out!
David Majcher
2021-08-14 06:58:49 +0000 UTCHey there, welcome to the community! :) Are you working with a footrest? I like to wear my guitars relatively high so I practice with a strap while sitting down mostly - my AZ is not really heavy so that's alright for a couple of hours :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-08-10 05:06:56 +0000 UTCHi Bernth, I just came to the platform a few days ago, as everyone else here to practice some chops on technique. Well, this is certainly the platform to be! Currently I'm combining this excercise along with the 30-day Legato and Picking excercises and I notice that when I'm sitting, I'm more doubtfull of my posture. Being a lefty my guitar naturally leans on my left leg. Problem here is when I practice focussed, my left leg turns numb. Perhaps too much pressure? Second problem is reaching the higher position in this excercise. Playing for 25 years in bands and theathers and never had this issue. So to prevent further issues with the practice; what is your suggested posture for practicing? (I switch between sitting and standing, standing has no issue :) )
Sander van Gaans
2021-08-09 19:19:14 +0000 UTCI got it now. Thanks!
Ricafranca
2021-06-10 12:09:30 +0000 UTCJust down for maintenance for now, everything is online again in a couple of hours :) Thanks so much for your patience!
Bernd Brodträger
2021-06-09 13:23:54 +0000 UTCI can''t access the download link. 404 error appears
Ricafranca
2021-06-09 13:19:05 +0000 UTCI have this practice memorized 👌🐺✔
Marshall
2021-05-22 05:56:42 +0000 UTC#145
Juergen Otto Theil
2021-04-24 04:48:43 +0000 UTCWhen using a heavily-distorted sound I would palm mute, at least lightly. I tend to play with the palm/side of my right hand always in contact with the guitar, so for me it's a matter of "sliding" the palm slightly until I touch the strings enough to remove any unwanted noise, while still letting all notes ring bright and clear. Just my two cents :)
Francesco
2021-04-19 12:27:12 +0000 UTCI'm making massive improvements in sweeping because of this exercise. I'm trying to get my fingers on and off the strings quickly but still get that unwanted string noise. Do you palm mute also while sweeping, or maybe it's being caused by my amp settings?
DJ Neill
2021-03-28 08:31:31 +0000 UTCOk I have two things to say about this workout. 1st. This is first workout I am doing everyday and I LOVE IT. I see huge improvement in my left and right hand after one week. 2nd. Every time I am starting Block 6 I hear First Boss Theme From Contra :D
Thrusher
2021-03-18 20:35:15 +0000 UTCThis is a fantastic workout! Thank you so much!
sau1itud3
2021-03-10 02:21:32 +0000 UTCI have to say - this is the video I didn't know I needed! I've always wanted to learn sweep picking and arpeggios but they always came across as extremely complicated and intimidating. I printed out the notes and spent about 45 minutes going through the whole video (I had to rewind and redo each part several times), and by the end I could actually visualize the notes and was able to improv some basic lead - something I've never been able to do before outside of pentatonic scales. Thanks! Now to give my hand a break!
Chris Lee
2021-03-09 01:01:24 +0000 UTCjust my speed
Nick Peth
2021-03-08 02:03:42 +0000 UTCDifferent string gauges are fun to experiment with. You could always just grab a few sets of cheap strings and see what gauge you like the best. What tuning you use also makes a huge difference.
Trevor Carl
2021-03-07 20:39:08 +0000 UTCI think it's awesome that you make the videos available to download! Thank you so much for that!
Jason C
2021-03-07 06:02:40 +0000 UTCFirst I have to give you a very big compliment. Your exercises and the way you explain them are really phenomenal. I recently became the proud owner of an Ibanez AZ. By default it is equipped with 10-46 strings. My question to you is whether you are using these strings or whether you have changed them. If so, which strings do you play and did you have to make any changes to the AZ. Greetings from the beautiful Palatinate Marco
Marco
2021-03-06 05:38:38 +0000 UTCI think the general rule for all playing is to have your thumb behind your middle finger whether you are playing rhythm or leads. I think the trick is to slide your thumb ever so slightly upwards or downwards on the neck using a tiny elbow motion instead of rolling your wrist so to speak. This could be a terrible explanation but that is how I have been working on several types of exercises and it is working well with the flying pinky issue for me.
Kramer M Riddick
2021-03-04 20:04:48 +0000 UTCGreat workout!
Dan Hughes
2021-03-04 03:03:22 +0000 UTCSure and thanks for replying. That totally clears it up as all emails come through with "▶ BERNTH's new patron-only video: "#155 - etc etc then I was seeing it on my YouTube feed too. I have made so much progress since subscribing to your YT a couple of months ago. Thanks!
Iain McLure
2021-03-03 18:11:14 +0000 UTCHow do position your thumb / wrist on your fretting hand. Once I move my pinky to the fifth string, my wrist moves upward a lot and yours doesn’t. Anyone know?
Enrique Montano Jr
2021-03-03 17:47:26 +0000 UTCHello Ian thanks for asking about that. The exclusive videos are in the 'Bonus Lessons' folder - all other videos are on YouTube as well and you get over 150 detailed Guitar Pro files, tons of exclusive video play-alongs, one 30 minute home recording course with acclaimed Austrian producer Daniel Fellner, PDF tabs, the opportunity to contact me for feedback and creating your practice plan, and helpful backing tracks for the exercises :) Aside from that, other membership tiers allow my Patrons to decide over the future of the channel with monthly lesson topic votings and I made a secret VIP Facebook group for in-depth coaching and feedback on student videos/exclusive news. These members also get free mugs and shirts after 3 months that I'm paying for. Just a brief summary of this platform, hope that helps :)
Bernd Brodträger
2021-03-03 16:30:02 +0000 UTCSo confused as to how these are 'patron exclusive videos' that are then uploaded to YouTube a day later? I'm grateful either way but am just confused if it is just the guitarpro and pdf files that is the advantage of being a patron. No hate meant sorry!
Iain McLure
2021-03-03 16:23:56 +0000 UTCBernth! This is awesome - and for everyone else - you just got a 10 minute speed preview at high level of the things in the Sweep Picking mater class! I am so happy to get this, almost feel like it's a bonus after just completing the master class. Thank you!
John H
2021-03-02 19:20:11 +0000 UTCILOVE THESE EXERCISES! the last one has made a huge difference for me in a short period of time. You can play it in VLC media player and adjust the tempo up or down according to what you want to work on and it doesn’t change the pitch. I just go through these exercises daily starting off slow and then slowly increasing the tempo. I can’t believe what a difference it has made in a short period of time
Bobby McKee
2021-03-02 16:55:35 +0000 UTCAny reason that you are selecting the C Shape arpeggios rather than the more commonly know E shape and A shape ? (it may be to do with the lack of speed on fingerings when notes are on the same fret above and below)?
Geoff Read
2021-03-02 16:55:01 +0000 UTCI guess I can't lightly mute
Dizfunctional1
2021-03-02 14:45:17 +0000 UTCGotta work on your picking-hand muting as well as releasing or unfretting the notes as you move on to play the next one. Slowly lift your finger off of the string right before you play the next note. Practicing very slowly is the key!!
Elvis Pereira
2021-03-02 14:31:47 +0000 UTCThank you Bernth... I appreciate your effort ... you’re faster and pro... but is not that the important... the really important is you read and listen your community... this sweep picking exercises is the best exercise ever... working with you and using a tempo according to the speed of a beginner. CONGRATULATIONS. You are the best.
Hector Rodriguez
2021-03-02 14:21:43 +0000 UTCSo I still am lost on making it so my notes don't ring out and how to be more fluent in sweep picking
Dizfunctional1
2021-03-02 14:20:19 +0000 UTC
