Stage 14 · Expert
The Technique Forge
Economy, sweep, legato, tapping, hybrid picking, speed and odd meters
In the forge, technique is tempered: accuracy before speed. You work on economy and sweep picking, advanced legato, tapping, hybrid picking, building speed safely and odd meters.
Stops in this stage
- Economy and sweep pickingSweeping strings in one motion and 3- and 5-string arpeggios.
- Advanced legatoFluid lines with the fretting hand alone.
- Two-hand tappingThe picking hand frets the neck too.
- Hybrid pickingPick and fingers together: string skips and country.
- Building speed without injuryBursts, a progressive metronome, relaxation and rest.
- Odd meters and polyrhythm5/4, 7/8, groupings and rhythmic layers.
- Milestone: The Technique ForgeReview, practical challenge and self-assessment to close the stage with everything you learned.