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Devise solo lines from long alternate- and economy-picked sequences
By Jason Richardson published
Learn how to navigate tricky picking passages in this lesson from Jason Richardson

Jason Richardson: unusual and challenging string-skipping patterns
By Jason Richardson published
Do your best to keep up with these dizzying, hand-strengthening string-skipping patterns

Composing from a Synth Arpeggiator Pattern
By Jason Richardson published
Pick up a tricky lick from Jason Richardson.

Composing Away from the Guitar
By Jason Richardson published
Jason Richardson dishes on how to write guitar music that finds its inspiration and development away from the guitar.

Applying Six-String Arpeggio Exercises to the Seven Modes
By Jason Richardson published
Learn a mode-based application of some of Jason Richardson's top six-string arpeggio exercises.

How to Perform Arpeggios with Barring
By Jason Richardson published
Learn a new approach to playing arpeggios—specifically in regard to fret-hand technique—from our new columnist, Jason Richardson!

No Pain, No Strain — Warming Up to Avoid Hand Injuries
By Marty Friedman published
Learn some great warmup exercises from Marty Friedman.

Full Shred with Marty Friedman: Taking Licks You’ve Learned from Others and Making Them Your Own
By Marty Friedman published
Marty Friedman dishes on how to carve out your own niche when you're creating improvised solos.
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