Introduction to Sweep Picking
Picking
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Sweep-picking is a widely used technique that many guitar players have adapted to fit into their own playing styles, whether it’s the blistering hyperspeed sweeps or slower arpeggiated lines with a sheer focus on technical efficiency, sweep picking is a technique that captivates guitarists and non-musicians alike.
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