Great question! I personally tend to use my pinkie on the higher strings because it helps me stay more relaxed and allows for faster movement. That said, finger choice often comes down to personal preference and what feels most comfortable for you. Both approaches can work-keep experimenting to see what suits your style best!
The time signature is 4/4, and you need to play six notes per beat. If that’s too challenging, start by playing three notes per beat instead. Once you can play at 120 BPM with three notes, switch to six notes at 60 BPM. I hope that’s clear!
You’re absolutely right! Malmsteen loves those rapid-fire single-string patterns, and they really bring out that neoclassical vibe. Mastering this kind of pattern is like unlocking a big part of his soloing style. Keep practicing it, and you’ll be ready to tackle even more of his licks!
Your videos have helped me massively get out of a speed rut, many thanks! A quick question on this one, what's your pickslant? I naturally favour upward pickslanting but can't settle on which way to go on this one. I keep the pick depth really low but feel I'm either catching my thumb knuckle upslanting, or catching the pick downward slating. Looking forward to next video (ps plz more legato ones too!)
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad the videos have been helpful for your speed development. Regarding pickslanting, for this particular exercise, I personally use a downward pickslanting technique. That being said, since there are no rapid string changes here, an upward pickslanting approach can work just as well. The pickslant becomes especially important when transitioning between strings at high speeds. Thanks again for the feedback, and I’ll definitely consider adding more legato-focused videos in the future-stay tuned!
You’re doing great! 75 BPM is a solid start-this exercise is definitely challenging, so don’t worry if it feels a bit sloppy at first. Keep practicing, and you’ll notice it getting cleaner over time. Thanks for giving it a go!
Hey! If 60 BPM feels too challenging, no worries-it’s all part of the process! 😊 I recommend starting with something simpler to build confidence and precision. Check out this video : th-cam.com/video/_SdJPLwSLlU/w-d-xo.html. It’s a great introduction to alternate picking at a more beginner-friendly level. Keep practicing, and you’ll see progress in no time!
Good stuff - thanks very much, this is a great help..
Thanks so much! Glad to hear it’s helping you out 🎸🎸
thanks, something new to mine practice
Glad you found it helpful! Happy practicing!
Nice exercise i give it a try sometime!
Glad you liked it! Happy practicing!
Thank you for that workout. My maximum 75 bpm.
You’re very welcome! Hitting 75 BPM is a great start ! Keep practicing 🎸🎸
But it's really double triplet or sextole, no triplet (1 hit = 6 notes).
Yes, they are sixteenth-note triplets !
cool....at 857875 why not use the pinkie?
Great question! I personally tend to use my pinkie on the higher strings because it helps me stay more relaxed and allows for faster movement. That said, finger choice often comes down to personal preference and what feels most comfortable for you. Both approaches can work-keep experimenting to see what suits your style best!
Thanks... If practiced with a metronome what would be the tim signature for this lick? How many notes to be played per beat ?
The time signature is 4/4, and you need to play six notes per beat. If that’s too challenging, start by playing three notes per beat instead. Once you can play at 120 BPM with three notes, switch to six notes at 60 BPM. I hope that’s clear!
That single pattern alone encompasses about 40% of malmsteens soloing
You’re absolutely right! Malmsteen loves those rapid-fire single-string patterns, and they really bring out that neoclassical vibe. Mastering this kind of pattern is like unlocking a big part of his soloing style. Keep practicing it, and you’ll be ready to tackle even more of his licks!
@ appreciate your lessons and insight man keep the videos coming please
Your videos have helped me massively get out of a speed rut, many thanks!
A quick question on this one, what's your pickslant? I naturally favour upward pickslanting but can't settle on which way to go on this one. I keep the pick depth really low but feel I'm either catching my thumb knuckle upslanting, or catching the pick downward slating.
Looking forward to next video (ps plz more legato ones too!)
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad the videos have been helpful for your speed development. Regarding pickslanting, for this particular exercise, I personally use a downward pickslanting technique. That being said, since there are no rapid string changes here, an upward pickslanting approach can work just as well. The pickslant becomes especially important when transitioning between strings at high speeds.
Thanks again for the feedback, and I’ll definitely consider adding more legato-focused videos in the future-stay tuned!
This one is tough 😮😂 but it a good one @75 bpm but still sloppy 😢
Thanks for the lesson
You’re doing great! 75 BPM is a solid start-this exercise is definitely challenging, so don’t worry if it feels a bit sloppy at first. Keep practicing, and you’ll notice it getting cleaner over time. Thanks for giving it a go!
nice workout! my maximum is 90bpm, 105 is choppy and sloppy yet
Nice work, keep it up!
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Broo 60 bpm too hard
Hey! If 60 BPM feels too challenging, no worries-it’s all part of the process! 😊 I recommend starting with something simpler to build confidence and precision. Check out this video : th-cam.com/video/_SdJPLwSLlU/w-d-xo.html. It’s a great introduction to alternate picking at a more beginner-friendly level. Keep practicing, and you’ll see progress in no time!