If you find a high-quality scan of the original 1988 REH publication (the "top" copy most players seek), you will notice it is surprisingly sparse on words. It is a workout book , not a philosophy thesis. Here is the breakdown of the content:
Applying the theory to actual musical phrases like "Techno-Rocker". Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Speed Picking - Frank Gambale Book/Online Audio
Play a standard G Major scale using 3-note-per-string shapes. Focus entirely on the string transitions. Ensure the transition notes do not sound like staccato pops; they should bleed into one another smoothly like a keyboard glissando. Exercise 3: The Four-Note Permutation
Moving from a higher pitch string to a lower pitch string? Use a continuous .
Practice your sweep patterns as triplets, sixteenth notes, and sextulets. Gambale’s lines are highly rhythmic and accenting the first note of a sweep wave is crucial for staying in time.
An advanced look at applying this mechanic to complex fusion, jazz, and rock chord progressions.
: To prevent the pick from getting stuck between strings, the pick is angled slightly toward the direction of travel. The 1-2-3 Rule
While most people think of sweeping as just for arpeggios, Frank uses it for . This involves "stacking" notes so that a five-string scale run can be played with just a few deliberate strokes. How to Practice for Maximum Speed
A staple of the Gambale sound involves playing three notes on one string, one on the next, and three on the following. By using economy picking, the pick moves in a single direction for two or three strings at a time. 3. Gambale Sweeping
: When moving from a lower string to a higher string (or vice versa), use one continuous stroke for the last note on the current string and the first note on the next string. Pick Mechanics :
If you find a high-quality scan of the original 1988 REH publication (the "top" copy most players seek), you will notice it is surprisingly sparse on words. It is a workout book , not a philosophy thesis. Here is the breakdown of the content:
Applying the theory to actual musical phrases like "Techno-Rocker". Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Speed Picking - Frank Gambale Book/Online Audio
Play a standard G Major scale using 3-note-per-string shapes. Focus entirely on the string transitions. Ensure the transition notes do not sound like staccato pops; they should bleed into one another smoothly like a keyboard glissando. Exercise 3: The Four-Note Permutation
Moving from a higher pitch string to a lower pitch string? Use a continuous .
Practice your sweep patterns as triplets, sixteenth notes, and sextulets. Gambale’s lines are highly rhythmic and accenting the first note of a sweep wave is crucial for staying in time.
An advanced look at applying this mechanic to complex fusion, jazz, and rock chord progressions.
: To prevent the pick from getting stuck between strings, the pick is angled slightly toward the direction of travel. The 1-2-3 Rule
While most people think of sweeping as just for arpeggios, Frank uses it for . This involves "stacking" notes so that a five-string scale run can be played with just a few deliberate strokes. How to Practice for Maximum Speed
A staple of the Gambale sound involves playing three notes on one string, one on the next, and three on the following. By using economy picking, the pick moves in a single direction for two or three strings at a time. 3. Gambale Sweeping
: When moving from a lower string to a higher string (or vice versa), use one continuous stroke for the last note on the current string and the first note on the next string. Pick Mechanics :