AdvancedMetalA 60-120 BPM

Am Sweep Arpeggio

A 6-string Am sweep arpeggio. The pick sweeps in one continuous motion — no individual picking per string.

Sweep Picking
Tab Notation
e|--8-------------|
B|----10----------|
G|------9---------|
D|--------7-------|
A|----------8-----|
E|--5-------------|

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Mute each string immediately after picking to avoid ringing. Slow practice is essential — this technique cannot be rushed. The fretting hand does the work; the pick just sweeps.