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John Petrucci Speed Lick

Instructor: Steve Hubbard
Topic: Technique
Style: Fusion
Level: Advanced
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    John Petrucci Speed Lick - Demonstration Steve Hubbard
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    Instructor: Steve Hubbard Level: Advanced Topic: Technique Style: Fusion

    Excerpt: Hello and welcome! In this tutorial we'll be going over a lick inspired by John Petrucci, especially from his more "bluesy" days. Check out the lick then move on to the next video for an explanation, an extra exercise, and some additional advice. Have fun!

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    John Petrucci Speed Lick - Explanation Steve Hubbard
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    Instructor: Steve Hubbard Level: Advanced Topic: Technique Style: Fusion

    Excerpt: So as you can hear, this is definitely "Petrucci style" especially with how we're alternate picking a chromatic sequence. Some key points and tips: - Works over the key of A minor. - Mainly uses alternate picking. - Practicing with a metronome is recommended. - Try to play the lick with precision, and accuracy. - Second exercise acts as a great warm-up...

    Media Length: 4:29