This one takes you through some of the classic three-string sweep patterns Yngwie often uses, and it ends with a cool-sounding A minor add 9 variation. As explained in the video, the key here is barring control. Give special attention to keeping each note separate — no overlap. That detail makes the difference between clean, fluid sweeps and smeared notes. Working on this will expose small flaws in your fretting-hand coordination, and fixing them will instantly make your sweeps sound cleaner. It’s also something I cover in depth inside the Sweep Picking Deep Dive, so if you’re struggling with this part, definitely check that one out in the Classroom. For practice structure, focus on perfect reps, not speed. Using a timer helps keep you consistent: 1. Work on each arpeggio individually for 5 minutes. 2. Combine the first and second for 5 minutes. 3. Combine the second and third for 5 minutes. 4. Play the full sequence for 5 minutes. That’s 30 minutes total, but every minute counts. If you focus on precision, your sweep-picking technique will improve automatically. If you want to download the Guitar Pro, MIDI, and PDF files for this lesson, they’re available in the Guitar Gains course in the Classroom under the Premium tier.

Just some fun silly stuff, do your worst😅

Found this interesting transcript from a VIP group lesson with Paul. Needless to say I TOTALLY agree with his thoughts on practicing slow enough to do it perfectly.

I’m about to record an interview with Troy Stetina, and I want your questions. If you don’t know Troy, he’s the author of Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar — one of the most influential technique books ever written. That book shaped an entire generation of players (including me), and his approach to developing speed, accuracy, and musical phrasing is still ahead of most modern teaching. He was also a long-time faculty member at the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music, has trained hundreds of high-level players, and has written some of the most widely-used method books in rock/metal technique and rhythm training. Before I sit down with him, I want to collect questions from you. Anything about picking mechanics, practice mindset, his writing process, how he trained his own technique, how he teaches students, or anything you’ve always wanted to ask him. Post your questions below. I’ll pick the best ones and bring them into the interview. Big thank you to @Kevin Lawson for helping me connect with Troy!

For whatever reason I've always loved music from the 80's, most of it not really guitar related. There's just this vibe to it that's not there in other decades (in my opinion obviously). I'm born in 1978 so most of the music I was exposed to when younger was from my two older brothers, everything from Ozzy to the Rocky IV soundtrack and the barrage of Jean Claud Van Damme movies😁 Anyway, just wanted to see if there are other 80's nerds in here and what your favourites are.