learning to sweep has just 2 rules 1 - it takes time...a long time...so never give up 2 - practise SLOW...over and over and over again..slow...sweeping is all about muscle memory
Robert, I tried to follow some other sweep picking explanation on RU-vid once and I couldn't get anywhere. This really made sense to me. I have a lot of practicing ahead of me, but I think this is really going to help me, especially the clear explanation of what the picking hand is doing, and starting with just two strings. Thank you!
@ Robert Baker There are 2 guys on you tube that I pay attention to as far as playing. I have been playing for 30+ yrs,and I find that EVERY time I watch one of your vids I come out the more wise than before watching. Your time and energy that is given for FREE is something I wish I had growing up ( no internet or celll phones in my teenage years!) I thank you and Doug Steele for keeping the music in me still flowing,after a few years of barely touching my rig!!!! You 2 dudes re-ignited the once boring state of depression ,and letting my callouses on my fingertips disappear ,I am back playing alot every day,and you were a part of that Robert!!!! So, Cheers!!\m/
this is the best tutorial for sweeping i've seen. very basic at first then you smoosh them together. makes sense and i can actually do it. i'm amazed i can do it because i never thought i could. actually playing it faster than i thought after only a few days of 5 minute practices. awesome video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you da man!
The metronome can not be stressed enough. Sweep picking is something I worked on for years and never saw progress until I started practicing with a metronome. And also when I figured out how little pressure I needed on the strings to get sound. Haven't really figured out how to put it to use, though, but at least its in my arsenal.
I must say that this video has clarified a lot of issues I have been having with trying to sweep. Breaking it down like this really helps you understand what exactly you are doing. I've watched tons of other videos, and this one made it crystal clear to me. I already learned how to sweep from this, slowly, for now, of course, But I'm sweeping. So thank you very much for this very instructive video. Subbed.
Robert I was just working this tonight on my own, then came across this video! Jeez man thanks for the explanations! It helped so much! Please do a part 2.
I've been playing guitar for a long time and I can play pretty fast but I just havnt been able to grip the sweep because I couldn't find good riffs or exercises but running through that 5 string exercise real slow, I've improved more from just this one video than I have of years of playing metal and wanting to sweep. Great job man, thank you so much
I like how these exercises are structured and how the arpeggios especially the last ones are not boring but actually sound awesome. Just one thing I missed is to explain about how the strings are to be muted with left and right hand. That's what I struggle the most with. But there are other videos on that. I came here for the pattern ideas to practice to 😉
Since my fingers and thumb are Hypermobile (Double jointed). I was trying out sweep picking to find something easy. Which after while sweep picking gets easier too. I finally found something easy for me!
Solid tips dude, thank you! We do have a tendency to be stronger at ‘down vs up.’ It’s definitely important to practice both! And the relaxed puck holding is essential (no death grip...unless of course you’re playing death metal!! )
Huge Thanks, on breaking things down in a different way that's helping me get better and break old habits I have had for years. You Rock Robert, from your loyal subscriber Jeff.
@ Robert Baker, Hey now brother!! Baaaad chicken!!!! yup yup! Listen bro, you help me break out of playing so modaly (is that a word?) the way you demonstrate sweep arpeggios it is made so easily understandable to a person who wants to start using more triads and to open the neck up a bit,as in thinking in ways ,for instance ,like chords. Your laid back approach is very easy to hang out with and ,for me, you are a damn good player. And I have been playing since the early 80`s!!!! So it goes to prove ,EVERYONE can continue learning those magic 6 strings and 22-24 frets!! Please keep on keepin on my brother!!! Peace !!!!
@@ericsilverperson4611 straight alternate picking, makes it much harder. Glasgow Kiss is a song you can practice your alternate picking hand synchronisation :)
Jan 2020 and Im only hearing about sweep and alternate picking. DOH. Im finding it impossible but this was a great vid bro. I'll keep trying. Thanks Robert. Some very good tips there that are not in other YT vids.
Robert, I cannot tell you the breath of fresh air to learning different ways of achieving guitar mastery. MESS YOU UP ROBERT LOL But seriously TY for you giving your own time to help out other players FREE! Yes you have a patreon (i had never heard of that until very recently) anyhoo...Keep up the good work brah!!!!!!
Dood great vid …u always articulate really well …I have learned tons from just watching u play… has made me a much more accurate and cleaner …so thanks for all ur efforts bro 😎
Thanks a ton for the wonderful lesson Robert. Loved it and deep gratitude. The last example [sounded like John Petrucci's Glasgow Kiss unknowingly ] which was a nice unconventional way of demonstrating on how to extract melody using the notes of a scale/ chord which was different from other standard major minor arpeggio shapes as in other lessons on you tube. Very well explained by you. Your link for the next video in the description is not working. Would love to see a continued Part 2 of this lesson series on You-tube . Stay blessed. :)
part 1 is breaking my patience.... yeah, lets do a part 2 and let me go insane some more why i cannot play this like you do. thnx for the great tutorial and tabs
I'm having trouble on example two(so far). On the way down after the 10 on the b, the g won't shut up(it rings like I'm playing it open). How do you mute the string as you go? Palm? Thumb? 🤔
I enjoyed watching your videos from time to time, but this video has opened my eyes, I've seen a ton of sweep picking videos since I just picked up the guitar, true I haven't tried to learn sweep picking for years after that but none of them gave me the advice and information you have in 15 minutes, for that I thank you
great stuff, appreciate your patience teaching us. how long did it take you to learn to sweep? then, how long till you were playing as fluid as now? great hair by the way, another fan
Robert, quick question. I'm an advanced guitar player and not well versed in using a metronome. What speed do you recommend I set it to begin? I've been "playing" for almost 30 years. 😂😂😂😂 Thanks!
Lawrence Garza this my opinion but you should start at 120 to 130 bpm. I've only been playing for a year and my speeds increased just by being at that tempo. best of luck to ya and keep rocking \M/
Robert something that for me kind of throws me and i am sure its something you do without thinking about it,is when you go through showing individual finger positions you do a bend with vibrato but as you go through the full sequence you dont bend
Hey Robert. Thanks for the video. I tried downloading the tabs but they're not their anymore. Do you have another link to them? Thanks for the awesome content.
