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Guitar Speed Training

Master your technique with our comprehensive collection of speed exercises.

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Guitar

12 exercises1 categories

#AlternatePicking
(2)

2 Note Per String - 3 String Pattern

2-note-per-string exercise focusing on 3-string patterns. Builds on the 2-string pattern with added complexity and string crossing challenges.

#AlternatePicking
+3

Spider Walking 1

Comprehensive warmup exercise using 4-note-per-string chromatic patterns with strict alternate picking. Excellent for developing pick synchronization and fretting hand dexterity across all strings.

#AlternatePicking
+5

#InsidePicking
(1)

3 Note Per String - Minor Tremolo Picking 1

Essential 3-note-per-string exercise in minor scale patterns with emphasis on cross-string picking mechanics. Develops both inside and outside picking techniques while navigating string changes at high speeds.

#InsidePicking
+6

#Downpicking
(2)

Down Picking - Three Strings Palm Muting

Heavy downpicking exercise across three strings with palm muting technique. Builds right hand endurance and consistency for aggressive metal rhythm playing.

#Downpicking
+5

Down Picking - Palm Muted 8th Notes (Fast)

Aggressive downpicking exercise with palm-muted 8th notes at faster tempos. Builds right-hand endurance, consistency, and tight metal rhythm control.

#Downpicking
+5

#PalmMuting
(2)

Palm Muting - Open String 4 Note Bursts

Focused palm muting exercise featuring 4-note burst patterns on open strings. Develops precise muting control and rhythmic accuracy for staccato metal riffs.

#PalmMuting
+5

Palm Muting - Fast Triplets 1

Palm-muted triplet rhythm exercise designed to develop tight timing, articulation, and stamina for fast metal grooves.

#PalmMuting
+5

#Intermediate
(5)

Tremolo Picking - High Strings 1

Focused tremolo picking exercise on the high strings to develop speed, accuracy, and endurance for melodic lead passages.

#Intermediate
+5

Finger Independence - 1-3-4-2 pattern

Intermediate chunking sequence to build stamina and accuracy while maintaining even timing and pick consistency.

#Intermediate
+4

Finger Independence - 1-4-2-3 pattern

Intermediate variation focusing on smooth position shifts and consistent chunk transitions for reliable coordination.

#Intermediate
+4

Finger Independence - 1-4-3-2 pattern

Challenging chunking pattern emphasizing control over larger stretches and coordination at higher tempos.

#Intermediate
+4

Finger Independence - All Patterns

Advanced-leaning chunking sequence combining varied patterns to maximize finger control and synchronization under pressure.

#Intermediate
+4

Bass

1 exercise1 categories

#Intermediate
(1)

Bass Doom - Hangar

Heavy bass riff inspired by the Hangar level from Doom. Features low-tuned, aggressive patterns and sustained notes typical of metal gaming music.

#Intermediate
+3
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