5 Steps To Help Improve How To Play Shred Guitar
Just about anyone could be taught how to play shred guitar in the same way as musicians like Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani or Rusty Cooley do. But it also needs a large amount of dedication on the guitarist’s part in order for them to be able to play the instrument like these musicians can, plus plenty of patience as well. However, you can learn how to play a shred guitar better through using a metronome.
In this article we offer some advice to help you when you are looking to play the shred guitar just like some of the musicians we mentioned above. However the first thing you need to do is get together the equipment you need namely an electric guitar and metronome. Once you have got these then you are ready to start learning how to play shred guitar.
Step 1 – First off it is crucial that you spend some time looking for the kinds of tabs or sheet music which contain a shred lick that you like and want to learn to play. The ideal place for you to find these is of course online, and there are plenty of websites where you will find what you are looking for.
Step 2 – After finding what you want you have to prepare yourself by getting your electric guitar and metronome. If you are unable to purchase a proper metronome then instead use an online one instead.
Step 3 – When it comes to learning any new licks on a guitar you do so at the slowest speed possible from the beginning and without the assistance of a metronome. You need to practice the piece at this speed for some considerable time until it has been well established in your memory.
Step 4 – When you feel that you have got the piece fully memorized can you then start to practice it using the metronome. Initially when you start using the metronome to practice the piece you should keep the tempo slow at about 40 beats per minute. You should continue to play at this tempo until you are able to play the piece you are learning both accurately and cleanly.
Step 5 – When you find that you can play the lick 5 times in a row without making any types of mistakes then now is the time to turn up the tempo on the metronome. However, only do it in increments of 5 beats per minute then continue to practice at this new tempo. Only increase it when you are able to play it properly 5 times in a row and until you finally reach the correct speed at which the piece should be played.
Although these steps may seem relatively simple when it comes to learning how to play shred guitar. You need to be aware that you will need to spend many hours using the metronome before you can play it correctly. Also if you find at any time that you cannot play the lick at a faster tempo then turn just turn the metronome off and go back to step one. Then when you feel comfortable playing the piece at this speed once more use the metronome again. However, make sure that you reduce the tempo down to 10 beats per minute below that where you were having difficulties.
