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Part four of Scott Allen`s exploration into the wonderful world of arpeggios.

Develop both dexterity and versatility with these fretboard exercises.

Here`s a closer look at playing 3 note per string scales as 16th notes.

An introduction to the most familiar way of analyzing and composing music for many of us.

You can make your own scales with these tips from Mike Campese.

Here`s a second look at playing 3 note per string scales as 16th notes.

Even the simplest idea can be rekindled with the help of little embellishments.

Can you sound musical, creative and original using the same scales as everyone else? Michael Shouse says yes.

Exploring a less common approach to two-handed tapping.

How to approach the chromatic scale on the guitar.

Ysrafel`s here to focus on the different types of sweep picking available to the modern guitar player.

Applying the melodic minor scale to rock music with Mike Campese.

Dunnett offers some insight into his rendition of "Paint It Black", the Rolling Stones classic.

8 finger tapping opens up a world of new musical ideas, giving you the ability to play things that would normally be considered impossible.

Learning ways to substitute notes using octaves with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess cuts to the chase to help you get to the next level.

Ysrafel`s got tips on transferring tapping ability from one string to the next.

The first part of Scott Allen`s new series designed to make the intermediate player a more well rounded soloist.

Paul Tauterouff expends even more on the flash lick concept in Part 3 of the series.

The second part of Scott Allen`s new series delves into the ways of the harmonic minor.

Here`s some new ideas for looping string skipping ideas, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Adding color to the bland, unifying lyrics, and other compositional techniques.

You can come up with listenable and interesting solos if you know just how to "word" everything.

Designing specific exercises to improve the picking hand, and develop right hand coordination.

Practicing scales in an interesting and systematic way.

Here`s a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

The third part of Scott Allen`s new series introduces you to the melodic minor.

A workout that develops finger independence, alternate picking, and two hand synchronization.

Very cool and unique runs that can add that missing edge in your soloing.

Mike`s got a great way to learn your arpeggios and triads all over the neck.

The fourth part of Scott Allen`s new series deals with the concept of perfect symmetry.

Using odd time signatures, open tuning and hybrid picking to keep things interesting.

Some of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.

Adapting legato technique to the ubiquitous arpeggio.

Mike Campese takes you through this short, but excellent, Niccolo Paganini piece.

All about combining different techniques into a truly scary lick.

The alternate picking of arpeggios can be a very tough technique to master - here`s a unique way to approach the problem.

Canadian guitarist David Martone demonstrates his unique approach to two of his favorite techniques: tapping and hybrid picking.

How to get a better handle on the fretboard by concentrating on one string at a time.

Mike Campese takes you through another section of this excellent Niccolo Paganini piece.

Without stamina and strength, the fretting hand won`t respond and will let you down! Use Zammit`s trills workout to build your hand.

Explore some other (more advanced) variations of the same sequence, with Tommaso Zillio.