Frank Gambale Monster licks and speed picking

Hey Guys,

I just got a great idea! How about an “In the style of” Frank Gambale tutorial presented by our resident “economy-picking-fusion-extraordinare”—> Tom Quayle!

Well, how about it? Good idea, or what?!?

Well, Tom Q…..up for it??? (lol!)

~Bill Meehan~

I’ve seen the monster licks video, and I can play the entire lick. Meaning, that I have it memorized and at a much much slower pace 😀

I’ve been listening to Frank’s music for the past one year and I absolutely love his music and style but sadly I fail to understand his notion of utlilizing sweeping everytime! So yes, I practice his monster lick using strict alternate picking.

After learning the monster lick, my real understanding was how he connected arpeggio ideas over a single position. i.e. ascending and descending over two different arpeggios while staying in one position.

Sorry if this post is off topic 🙂

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Rohan

Hi guys,

I bought a package containing three of Franks’ DVDs. They are: Monster Licks and Speedpicking, Modes-No more Mystery, and Chopbuilder-The Ultimate Guitar Workout.

The Chopbuilder DVD is awesome. Actually, they all are, but I’m working with the Chopbuilder DVD at the moment. Besides being a ridiculous stamina builder, Frank demonstrates all the modes and alot of their variations, as well as sweep picking arpeggios and alternate picking exercises.

I am noticing an improvement in my picking technique and stamina as a result. It works for sure. The bonus is that I have memorized all the modes at this point and play them often. Frank is a fusion monster as many of you probably know. Check out these DVDs.

Frank

@Rick Graham 8378 wrote:

I had the first two, Modes and Monster etc and I watched them all the time back when I first got into technical playing. I recorded the audio to a cassette tape and played it on my walkman when I went out on my own, sad I know lol. 😀 I also did that with the ending to the film crossroads before I was actually a guitar player which is quite bizarre I guess.

I think Crossroads showcased some of Vais’ coolest playing. It sure isn’t bizarre, Rick. I played that DVD over and over until I nailed alot of the blues boogie Steve was doing, let alone the classical extravaganza at the end…”oh, Jack Butlers’ going to like you…!”

Frank

all the videos are awesome , your not alone rick i did the same thing sometimes it.s the only way it goes in with me