Advanced Sweep Picking

  By Neal Nagaoka

In this section, we will try to use more complex shapes and patterns for sweep picking. Sweeping of 7th chord arpeggios is also a great way to use them to give it a more jazzy flavor.

You can also substitute a regular triad arpeggio with a 7th arpeggio if they are used correctly. Below is an example using the generic I, VI, IV, V progression again.

 

 

Real Audio Example No.3

Another possiblity, sweeping 7th's with slides and in octaves pairing. This method will allow you to do those really long and continuous sweeps once you master the technique.

 

Real Audio Example No.4
Same idea but in a minor key

Real Audio Example No.5

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