Guitar skills: Sweep picking is a technique best suited to arpeggios played one note per string. The picking technique itself is much the same as strumming a chord in slow motion. Try holding a barre ...

Play this James Hetfield-style riff by moving your picking hand from the wrist. Mute the fifth string with the side of your palm, as in the image below, to keep the notes tight and punchy and lift off ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Ernie Ball Music Man Last time, we delved into the all-important topic of developing ...