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I have heard this question enough times to grow potatoes in my ears. How do I play guitar scales fast?
Or just in general, how do I get faster on the guitar?

I really only know one way and here it is.

First, let me start off by saying that speed is a by product of accuracy. That why it’s a fatal mistake to just try and play fast. You will be sloppy and it will get you nowhere. You have to practice slow and clean and it’s a good idea to practice the same thing over and over, like your scales or a cool lick you are trying to learn.

And it’s important to use a metronome. A metronome give you a numerical value that you can use to track progress. Otherwise, how do you know? One last point here from a technical standpoint. Stay relaxed…this is another problem with trying to go too fast, it creates tension.

Alright, here we go. How to play guitar scales fast step by step.

1. Pick what you want to practice. This should seem obvious but a lot of people screw this one up.
2. Set your metronome at a comfortable speed. Practice playing the scale in time along with the metronome. I would suggest using eight notes for this.
3. Slowly increase the speed of the metronome to find your “breaking point.” What I mean is that at some speed you will no longer be able to play the scale without mistakes. You will be right on the edge of your technical capabilities. This will be a very small change in numbers on the metronome as well.
4. Once you find this “breaking point” drop the metronome back down a few notches and practice the scale at that speed for a few days. Then start to bump it back up again.
5. You will find that you will slowly be able to go faster and then it’s just a matter of repeating this process over and over.

That’s is, it’s not glamorous but that’s’ the way you do it. That’s how to play guitar scales fast.

If you would like to get a report on how to use a metronome with video instruction and a second report on ear training,
click here for details.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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In few days I will be releasing a new 3 part series called “Clapton Torn Down”
I will be covering a bunch of classic Clapton blues licks that you can use and apply in your own soloing.

The following video is example 3 from the course. I hope you enjoy it and
find benefit from it. Please feel free to leave any comments or questions you might have.

Click Here To Download Clapton Blues Licks 3

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