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A Clean Sweep: Sweep Arpeggios

John Petrucci breaks down the mechanics of the proper sweep arpeggio.

The Who: Unplugged

Jimmy Brown shows you an acoustic arrangement of The Who classic "Baba O'Riley."

"Sweet Child O' Mine" Unplugged

Jimmy Brown shows you an acoustic arrangement of the Guns N' Roses classic.

Angus Young: A Whole Lotta Malcolm

From the archives: Angus Young on the importance of his brother's guitar playing to AC/DC.

A Clean Sweep: Sweep Arpeggios

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Title: A Clean Sweep: Mastering Sweep Arpeggios with John Petrucci

The Who: Unplugged

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Title: The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of The Who's "Baba O'Riley"

"Sweet Child O' Mine" Unplugged

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Title: The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine"

Angus Young: A Whole Lotta Malcolm

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Title: Let There Be Rock: AC/DC's Angus Young on the Rhythm Playing of Malcolm Young

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