The FASTEST Way I Learned Sweep Picking 🎸🎵🎶🔥

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  • Опубліковано 18 гру 2021
  • In this lesson, I wanted to share with you the little weird hack that helped me speed up my development of the sweep picking technique. I am not preaching that this is is THE way to practice or learn this technique. This is just a little vlog/lesson on how I learned how to do it myself. If you feel you learned something from this video please hit the like button and the subscribe button if you absolutely love me. Leave any tutorial ideas in the comments.
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    Guitar: Charvel DK24 FR Dark Amber
    Amp: Yamaha THR30ii
    Strings: Elixir Optiweb 09-42
    Camera: Lumix GH5
    Mic: Rode Wireless Go
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  • @replicated
    @replicated 2 роки тому +73

    This is one of those techniques that so many awesome guitarists know how to do, but are unwilling to teach. On the slower side, never see enough about mastering vibrato.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +19

      I have done a bunch of videos on vibrato, check my channel :)

    • @replicated
      @replicated 2 роки тому +6

      @@CameronCooper Just went through your videos, and remembered that's why I originally subbed a while ago. You're an excellent teacher.

    • @chrisking6695
      @chrisking6695 2 роки тому +2

      That's bc most can't do it. Which is odd because it's one of the easier things to learn.

    • @1683clifton
      @1683clifton 2 роки тому +1

      Arlen roth or Albert King come to mind.

    • @szymonbalcer
      @szymonbalcer 2 роки тому +3

      Vibrato is the most individualistic thing a guitarist can do on the instrument.. You can't really teach it, you can teach the 'technique' but even then, when you get it you get it and its yours.. Listen to some players that you enjoy listening to their vibrato and learn their solos note by note and repeat. For example, I learned Hold the Line solo and that solo had a massive impact on my vibrato as I love intense vibrato on top of that I listen to a lot of Gary Moore and Slash... :) So learn some solos that have the vibrato that YOU like and keep practising! No shortcuts on this one unfortunately.. Hope that helps!

  • @gaugeleonard1793
    @gaugeleonard1793 2 роки тому +61

    Perfect, I just started trying to learn Altitudes. Thanks Cameron

  • @KenDWebber
    @KenDWebber 2 роки тому +10

    That VERY first Steve Vai lick you just did was an instant subscribe. That is something awesome straight out of Jack Butler's mojo bag!

  • @MrBigWaveDave23
    @MrBigWaveDave23 2 роки тому +1

    Man, I haven't seen much of your content in a long time and it's so refreshing to come across it again! One of my fav UA-cam guitarists by far

  • @adriancrabtree2486
    @adriancrabtree2486 2 роки тому +10

    You’ve done it again ! A great video that really expands on the stuff I’m currently trying to learn/master. Your lessons have done so very much for my playing, and again I thank you !! Please keep it up! Best tutorials on UA-cam period !

  • @rocksteady5200
    @rocksteady5200 2 роки тому +2

    There's just something about a maple neck with a mahogany body that feels and sounds so good.

  • @craigharrison5406
    @craigharrison5406 2 роки тому +1

    I need that orange charvel in my life...what a beauty.

  • @hazor777
    @hazor777 2 роки тому +3

    Whoa! I've been wanting to know how to play that Jason Becker lick for years - awesome choice for the lesson!

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar 2 роки тому +7

    Definitely needed this!!!! Thank You Cameron !!!

  • @renevanderbruggen731
    @renevanderbruggen731 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks a lot Cameron for sharing this !!

  • @jamesglynn4192
    @jamesglynn4192 2 роки тому +1

    Been waiting for this🔥 Nice vid Cameron👍

  • @chriswich0071
    @chriswich0071 2 роки тому +5

    Great lesson - I'm shit at sweep picking so I'm looking forward to practicing these!

  • @benpowersguitar
    @benpowersguitar 2 роки тому +2

    Great video as always man. Always fun to hear you play. Best wishes in the new year.

  • @sotirios6882
    @sotirios6882 2 роки тому +5

    You always kill it Cam, Kudos to you 👏 Great arpeggio sweep lesson. Merry Xmas 🎅🎄 ROCK ON! 🎸 🤘

  • @kennethmabus381
    @kennethmabus381 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! Thanks for sharing

  • @trevorbarnes9100
    @trevorbarnes9100 Рік тому +2

    Some really useful stuff here - thank you!

  • @guillaumebasque2235
    @guillaumebasque2235 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent, Thank you!

  • @valuedcustomer5022
    @valuedcustomer5022 6 місяців тому +1

    A added this page favorites and just now watching it. Always killing it with a Charvel. ✌

  • @wissemassali6711
    @wissemassali6711 Рік тому

    Thank you so much 🙏🙏 .
    It’s what I’m looking for long time please make video taping technique. You are perfect guitarist and good teacher really appreciate .

  • @reaganjohnson8950
    @reaganjohnson8950 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Cameron

  • @MetaIHed
    @MetaIHed 9 місяців тому

    12:02 Love this

  • @aubindrive1937
    @aubindrive1937 3 місяці тому +1

    really helped me get started, thanks man

  • @kevzed927
    @kevzed927 2 роки тому +3

    Great lesson. Thank you Cameron…

  • @jeffazi
    @jeffazi 2 роки тому +1

    Great lesson Cameron!

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton 2 роки тому +1

    Its not just the palm that mutes. Best tip I got

  • @killerapp201
    @killerapp201 2 роки тому +11

    I usually don't like gold hardware on guitars but it looks appropriate for that one. Sweet guitar and awesome video. Look forward to practicing these as I've been working on sweep technique lately.

  • @choowie92
    @choowie92 2 роки тому +1

    I love the internet, youtube and your channel!

  • @blakespurlock5322
    @blakespurlock5322 2 роки тому

    Dude I love all of your Charvels!

  • @ottoman666
    @ottoman666 2 роки тому +1

    Cheers cam great video! I'll check the licks out! 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻

  • @michaelblack9458
    @michaelblack9458 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks will give it a shot been trying for years

  • @michaelcard9382
    @michaelcard9382 2 роки тому +3

    Outstanding and super helpful! I might actually be able to play my first arpeggio! Btw my ESP finish is identical to that guitar-same color and all 😃Thank you

  • @hayabusa1300100
    @hayabusa1300100 5 місяців тому +1

    I subscribed a few weeks ago absolutely opened up
    My hands more love that your playing EVH And Randy Rhoads licks and some of there songs I’m sure you have a lot more as I’ve just found your vids it’s appreciated for what you do my friend I’m wanting to learn all of this and more I play 8 to 10 hours a day 🤘

  • @truthinesssss
    @truthinesssss 2 роки тому +1

    Well done.

  • @hangman960
    @hangman960 2 роки тому +4

    would love to see tutorial on pinch harmonics

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +2

      A very tricky thing to teach but the idea is squeezing the pick a little bit harder and allowing you thumb to catch the string lightly.

  • @truthtobehonest
    @truthtobehonest 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks bro

  • @randallflagg9659
    @randallflagg9659 Рік тому

    Wow. That's a gorgeous guitar.

  • @user-ve4ur8we1f
    @user-ve4ur8we1f 2 роки тому

    ขอบคุณครับ thanks for video .

  • @bhcamaro2002
    @bhcamaro2002 2 роки тому +3

    I prefer medium action as well, sweet guitar man!

  • @davidgipson1646
    @davidgipson1646 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! I also use Elixir 942 strings. I fell in love with them 20 years ago. I use really thin picks though. Dunlop .46mm nylon. A lot of players laugh at my flimsy pick, but I can bend the pick with my fingers to make a hard edge or leave it flat to stay flexible depending on the sound I want. Can't do that with thick picks. Keep making cool videos. Rock On!

  • @musicman0423
    @musicman0423 2 роки тому +3

    I just nailed my first 5 string sweep pattern yesterday and holy shit does it feel good when you finally get one down. It’s NIT impossible! Just very hard lol

  • @CammedFox
    @CammedFox 2 роки тому

    Ah yes, the "Steve Vai Jemini pedal" video lick. That video might be my favorite thing on UA-cam.

  • @toddrichards3294
    @toddrichards3294 2 роки тому +5

    Brilliant tutorial Cam! I love the advice. I spent hours and hours just to be average at this technique. Do you think it’s better to hammer on during the descending portion of a sweep run? Sometimes, depending on the pattern, I feel I pick some of those notes.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +3

      My advice would be go with what feels comfortable to you so long as the notes come out as intended

  • @manfriendlymanfriendly9300
    @manfriendlymanfriendly9300 9 місяців тому

    Looks so incredibly easy.....It is not incredibly easy. Great lesson thanks 😅😅

    • @manfriendlymanfriendly9300
      @manfriendlymanfriendly9300 9 місяців тому

      I could really use some advice on tonality. Delay,reverb ,settings. Anybody?? Please

  • @Tecnomusicolocuras
    @Tecnomusicolocuras 2 роки тому

    Great!! thanks 😊👍🏽

  • @johnchalcyaccius-sv2fp
    @johnchalcyaccius-sv2fp Рік тому +1

    I like it

  • @josejesus8746
    @josejesus8746 2 роки тому +3

    Se morasse aqui no Brasil, faria aula com você...você é bom 👍

  • @CtrlAltDelite
    @CtrlAltDelite 2 роки тому

    That diminished ascension switched on a light for me, sir. Subd

  • @Afurthyclays
    @Afurthyclays 2 роки тому

    I remember that shape from his Shyboy solo! 😃

  • @glarrymoreme
    @glarrymoreme 2 роки тому

    Yngwie arpeggio was a really good example. Cheers

  • @NingoStarr
    @NingoStarr 2 роки тому +8

    Cool lesson! Your videos often motivate me to practice new licks...
    But i have a question...isn't there another note in the Steve Vai lick, which you play in the fast example, but is missing in the slow explanation? After the down slide on the g string with the index finger?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +3

      No I don't miss anything. The only thing that varies is the phrase at the very end of the lick.

  • @Harlan1956
    @Harlan1956 2 роки тому +2

    Sick

  • @HumptyDumptyActual
    @HumptyDumptyActual 2 роки тому +5

    Cam, can you please create a playlist consisting of all how tos. This way it will be easy and convenient for learners to just click on it and refer the vid?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      All the how tos are completely different which is tricky.

  • @purgebs101
    @purgebs101 9 місяців тому

    The really crucial takeaway for me was "pick as lightly as possible". I really had to concentrate on just feathering the string, but once I got there I was instantly picking faster and cleaner. I thought I was picking lightly before- but I wasn't!

  • @ryanwalker3015
    @ryanwalker3015 2 роки тому +4

    Great video man. That first lick is very “For the Love of God”. Been working on that song for years. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @atarijam
    @atarijam 2 роки тому +5

    Great lesson! Can you indicate what key / chords / arpeggio names you are actually highlighting in these licks?

  • @Adri96x
    @Adri96x 2 роки тому

    Just bought that DK.
    Better that san Dimas cam?
    Thks, great Video!!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It's not better, I just prefer it.

  • @apis9053
    @apis9053 Рік тому

    Can you try that's orange guitar. look beautiful

  • @onemancarnage
    @onemancarnage 2 роки тому

    You muting is top notch !I play charvels as well . Any issues with any term spring noise ?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      Only on one guitar and solved it with cotton wool

  • @codygoins8832
    @codygoins8832 2 роки тому +1

    It's hilarious I don't even play this kind of stuff at all.. I still could each your videos all day. I've started recording with a group that plays more along this rock style though so I'm trying to develop some of these techniques. 8f you break these licks down and play with no distortion. It's jazzy as hell

  • @jaspera6908
    @jaspera6908 2 роки тому

    should have watched this b e f o r e learning the painkiller solo

  • @michaelcarter4675
    @michaelcarter4675 2 роки тому +3

    Have you tried the Dunlop Jazz 3 Flex. Best pick I've ever played with.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      Never knew they existed until your comment

  • @JuanPabloContrerasC
    @JuanPabloContrerasC 2 роки тому

    I knew that i knew that first part from somewhere else...
    Steve vai Jemini Distortion Pedal Demo 3:34
    great tutorial though

  • @Matan2222222
    @Matan2222222 Рік тому +1

    Hey Cameron! Great Video! about the guitar you playing in this video, do you find the Floyd rose staying in tune well when "abusing it"? ive heard that recessed floyds have a tendency to go out of tune frequently. do you expreicnce that problem?

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Рік тому +1

      I've not had any problems. I think the people who complain about it are those who actually abuse, destroy, misuse or simply don't know what they're doing with one aha

    • @Matan2222222
      @Matan2222222 Рік тому

      @@CameronCooper lol probably. I will get one soon I guess. I think that the wood combination is fantastic.

  • @MrPDTaylor
    @MrPDTaylor 2 роки тому +1

    Purr-fect

  • @indigenousamerican3148
    @indigenousamerican3148 2 роки тому +1

    Cameron have you played any of the USA made versions So Cal or San Dimas by any chance. Are they really above the Mexican made ones. Im thinking about buying a USA one. Thanks is advanced. Happy New year as well brother.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      With that budget I'd get 2 pro mods. Whenever I've played USA made versions I can't feel or hear any real difference at all.

    • @indigenousamerican3148
      @indigenousamerican3148 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper Thanks for the response Cameron, wow no difference. Thanks for insight.

  • @ThunderFalcon333
    @ThunderFalcon333 2 роки тому +2

    If the action is to low it doesn't work for me but hey what ever works for you is what u got to find out. I think sweep picking is harder than it looks lol

    • @commiehunter733
      @commiehunter733 2 роки тому

      Try different gauge strings or tune differently

  • @ChrisShredGuitar
    @ChrisShredGuitar 2 роки тому

    Nice lesson, any tipps for doin that while standing? Especially realy hard with 5 string sweeps

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      Where your guitar at the right that enables you to do it as well as everything you need. Then focus on looks and poses

    • @ChrisShredGuitar
      @ChrisShredGuitar 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper thanks! Haven't expect an answer!

  • @wozgetley5722
    @wozgetley5722 2 роки тому +4

    Are the pickups f spaced or standard in these Charvel's?👍

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +3

      They'll be F spaced. I doubt they'd manufacturer guitars purposely designed to have Floyd Roses on them and order regular spaced pickups

    • @wozgetley5722
      @wozgetley5722 2 роки тому +1

      @@CameronCooper thanks as ive just bought the 2pt Dk 👍🤘

  • @leannamuir7928
    @leannamuir7928 11 місяців тому

    Sounds like Vinnie Moore King of the kings

  • @cgdoublezerorc
    @cgdoublezerorc 2 роки тому

    OK nicely done. Beautiful guitar. Wonderful playing. etc, etc...BUT what does the LEFT hand do? You say if your fretting hand can keep up with your picking hand. Please explain the fretting hand, besides just the notes that you're playing. What's the technique? Thanks!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      There isn't a specific technique to the fretting hand besides reaching the notes you need to efficiently whichever way you see fit. If you watch the video I actually explain how it's good to hover your fingers over notes you're going to play which helps but obviously that depends on the shape.

    • @cgdoublezerorc
      @cgdoublezerorc 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper Coolness. Thanks. How do you make the note stop so it doesn't sound like a poor attempt at a pull- off?

    • @5kr3aminMunk33
      @5kr3aminMunk33 2 роки тому

      @@cgdoublezerorc controlling string noise is mostly a matter of both left and right hand muting, generally you use your picking palm to mute the lower strings, and your fretting fingers to mute the highs

  • @popskiks5321
    @popskiks5321 2 роки тому

    It's been a long time,how are you ?from Vietnam

  • @Thomurphy
    @Thomurphy Рік тому

    On the pick subject i run out of picks once ,lost in the abyss, then cut a credit card corner and now i cant get away from it because of its precision property's its pretty good.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Рік тому

      Why not just use the credit card to buy new picks? 🤔😂

  • @rgb8534
    @rgb8534 2 роки тому

    hey can you make a video where you teach us how we can stop string noise while playing. I am having lots of string noise while sweep picking :(
    Anyways great video!

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      It's not really a skill to teach since everyone learns and plays differently but be aware of palm muting and left hand muting technique.

  • @kukumuniu5658
    @kukumuniu5658 2 роки тому

    Hi,what do you know about harmonic Major / ionian b6 tonality? :)
    Functional harmony of this,progressions,how to use it etc

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      I can probably play it no problem but have no idea what it is since I never went that deep into modal theory.

    • @kukumuniu5658
      @kukumuniu5658 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper thats why I asked about tonal music :D
      we have dimminished chord on ii and vii *
      "vii" is rootless dominant in natural Major
      "ii" is sub dominant ii
      but in harmonic Major it is dimminished chord
      so,we have two rootless dominants?
      one diatonic and one nondiatonic??
      :(
      * and "iv", if we play (in C ionian b6)
      f,a-flat b
      three rootless dominants?
      one diatonic and two nondiatonic?

  • @user-eb9do6pm8x
    @user-eb9do6pm8x Рік тому

    what's the name of the steve vai song?

  • @Rinfela_Hnamte
    @Rinfela_Hnamte Рік тому

    if tab is included 👍

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Рік тому +1

      You can see what I'm doing. No tab needed

  • @PremiumUserUltra
    @PremiumUserUltra 2 роки тому

    Helps of you rake and go slow. Then build up muscle memory .

  • @Cymbaline713
    @Cymbaline713 2 роки тому

    The 1st sweep picking lick at 1:51 sounds like the old Nokia ring tone

  • @chrisking6695
    @chrisking6695 2 роки тому +1

    So what is they your action height in terms of numbers? I'm asking because everyone has a different idea of what's low/high. And also from the way it sounds, it sounds rather low because I can hear your strings hitting the frets.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +1

      Strings aren't hitting the frets and I don't have a measurement for it

  • @crunch_amp9282
    @crunch_amp9282 2 роки тому

    Do you use 9 -42 strings on all of your guitars

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      Pretty much apart from one with 10-46 Optiwebs on

    • @crunch_amp9282
      @crunch_amp9282 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper do you ever put 8 gauge strings on

    • @crunch_amp9282
      @crunch_amp9282 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper have you ever played the EC1000 series LTD ESP guitars I was thinking about getting one

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      @@crunch_amp9282 Nope. Like you originally asked, use 09-42 on all my guitars apart from one. 👍🏻

  • @5T3LTH
    @5T3LTH Рік тому

    Can blaze through legato licks, but sweeping just feels too awkward

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Рік тому +2

      Even if you didn't use it extensively, it can be a helpful trick in your arsenal. Sweeping doesn't have to be fast either. Some of my favourite sweeping licks are really slow

  • @liamprobert338
    @liamprobert338 2 роки тому

    6:17

  • @kevinboyle4929
    @kevinboyle4929 Рік тому

    Well, how low are the strings. You didn't give the measurement. lol....just kidding!!!
    great stuff .....thanks

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  Рік тому

      I don't give those kind of measurements away simply because I don't know them

    • @kevinboyle4929
      @kevinboyle4929 Рік тому

      I was just kidding around. High might be 2.25 mm on the treble string and 2.75mm on the bass

  • @dylaningram2040
    @dylaningram2040 2 роки тому

    Not a bad video and some interesting licks, however I feel there is still a lot missing. I came here for the technique, more than the licks yet very little was spoken about in regards to technique. Another thing I feel is missing is the key and how to transpose these licks. How do we know what key most of these licks are in? I want to know how to adapt and move these shapes to suit the key I am in. This is one of the most integral parts of knowing how to apply such licks yet this was left out, thus even after the video we are still left guessing. The video should be giving amnswers to our questions, not questions to your answers.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the constructive feedback... However I do explain what keys a lot of these licks are in. Learning how to transpose licks comes from knowing where your root notes are and that comes from a lot of time with the instrument on your own. The way I transpose any lick is by comparing where it sits in relation to position 1 of the minor pentatonic scale and I've never had any problems. Hope that helps...
      The whole point of this video was to put forward a hack which isn't often talked about online which is making sure the left hand can match the 'sweeping/raking' action in your picking hand which anyone can do pretty much. People always assume that there picking technique was the problem whereas in my experience with students the fretting hand can often be the problem. In this video I put out the licks I learned first that helped me gain the technique and some pointers on how I gained the technique. Learning how to transpose licks and move them around is up to you to learn.
      Cheers

  • @WayneTwitch
    @WayneTwitch 2 роки тому

    Everyone trying to sweep while i still can't find the right tones

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому

      Buy a Yamaha THR30II and your quest for tone may just be at an end

    • @WayneTwitch
      @WayneTwitch 2 роки тому

      @@CameronCooper I will check into it thanks !

  • @joeshumo9457
    @joeshumo9457 2 роки тому

    I personally hate sweep picking and I don’t think it’s hard. Pfft.

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +5

      And I personally think you're lying by watching tutorials on how to do it. And you hate it, another reason to question why you're here.

  • @danielashby5730
    @danielashby5730 2 роки тому +1

    Uhhh man. That Stoke accent is hideous 🤮🤮🤮

    • @CameronCooper
      @CameronCooper  2 роки тому +5

      Your knowledge of accents is hideous. I'm not from Stoke you gibbon!

    • @chrisking6695
      @chrisking6695 2 роки тому +1

      @@CameronCooper I'm sure he's been treated poorly in life and that's why he's paying it forward without realizing.

    • @kushyx
      @kushyx Рік тому

      What a prick comment... you watched the video and probably learnt something and then bit the hand that fed you. Snake twat