Sweep
Picking Lick
By
Kris Barras
Theory
This lick is to be
used over an E minor chord, and is using 3 different arpeggios
over an Em11 vamp. The first is a Gmaj7 arpeggio leading into
an A major then into an Em before the legato run down. The use
of the A major arpeggio gives the sound of E Dorian (E F# G A
B C# D), the 2nd mode of D major.
Technique Tips
This is a phrase designed
for people with basic knowledge of sweep picking.
Here are some things
to watch out for:
• Make sure
you angle your pick slightly in the direction you are sweeping.
• Don’t use too much pick, just 2mm will do it.
• Make sure each note sounds individually and not as a chord.
For more
information on Sweep Picking check out Kris’ DVD "Rock Fusion
Techniques" or his eBook, exclusively released by The Shred
Academy.
Sweep
Picking Lick Audio (.mp3)
Check out more from Kris at www.krisbarras.com
