Sweep Picking in Jazz

Wait, wait, wait... isn't sweep picking only for shredding metal-heads? NO. In fact, you’ll also find a lesson on sweep picking blues in Guitar Super System. It's all about the execution and the attitude, man. Sweeping in a jazz context is not only fun, it's a great way to bolster your jazzy tone to add a little bit more edge to your licks.

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