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101 Amazing Licks - Lick 34

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Sweep 'em off their feet with this sick ascending sweep picking lick--a Testament to Alex Skolnick!

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Dave Mustaine loves him some tremolo pickin', so here's a nice example that he'd be proud of.

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Melt your fretboard with this versatile lick from the mind of Kirk Hammett!

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Repeat yourself--in a good way of course with this nasty repeating lick inspired by the inimitable Randy Rhoads.

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Learn the basics of eighth-note triplet strumming in this video lesson with Guitar World senior music editor, Jimmy Brown.

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Get a legato up on your competition with this pull-off laced lick in the style of Dave Murray of Iron Maiden.

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This Judas Priest inspired lick starts off with the blues but makes a serious turn for the metal!

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