Learn This 4 Notes Per String Scale System

EQUIPMENT USED:

-Fender American Standard Stratocaster

-Bias FX by Positive Grid

-Hufschmid Plectrum

[mikemorrison]

Never seen anyone play with a hockey puck before

[samwelsh]

lol a "thicker" pick is like 2 mil. 11 mil is not "thicker" that is the thickest. great lesson man

[Sjrm]

I love to see someone else’s exploration of 4 nps shapes. I personally picked it up from mandolin fingerings; I have grown accustomed to the stretches and pivot my thumb akin to an upright bass player.

[DeathBringer]

My Jazz 3 (1.38mm) never bends when I alt pick... yet you're out here with an 11mm pick, lmao. I gotta say you do make it work though.

[taxiwardance]

you should play paganinis fifth caprice the arrangement from crossroads. no one on youtube really does it that great i think ud rip it. great playing man

[bobby]

I was just goofing around and I stumbled upon doing this. I like how you can ascend the neck more quickly.

[Imsong_D]

11mm pick is like the size of the gap between the strings!!!! Damn!

[sadzidsmajkic]

I wonder if there's a moment when thicker pick actually slows you down because of it's higher mass and thickness, it may become more difficult to control. Just guessing. Great video !

[pawelosfps]

sexiest strat! Bought same colored american pro on monday, it's amazing

[MrPiccoloFan]

Thanks for your great, great vids!
🎸🎵

[JohnProph]

I dont think Vinnie or Paul do much 4 note per string stuff, but Greg Howe does

[urgx]

Great lesson -- question, does anyone actually play these types of runs using ALL four fingers? And by anyone I mean even guitar greats like Gilbert and Malmsteen?
Malmsteen always does a harmonic minor scalic run which is usually 4 notes per string, 3 notes per string, 4 notes, 3 notes, and so on...Always wondered how he did it, if he shifts like you or if he actually plays with all four fingers.
Using all 4 is difficult out of the gate but I bet if one practiced it for awhile it would come natural.

[powerswish]

So if you go back down the scale, are you position shifting with your index finger, or do you still shift with your pinky?

[bgilley]

Hi, just a little constructive criticism, your playing and teaching is wonderful, but I find that the way you're recording causes the acoustic sound of your strings to be a bit loud at times, and your amped guitar sound kind of sounds distant at times. I understand that you are recording your voice and guitar so it may be difficult to get the levels right. Overall very well done though.

[twoserpents]

is there a reason you're using that pick, man?

Does it force you play a certain way that helps you get better or something?

[Peter_Stoops]

I’v been doing that for years, only I slide/change position with my 1st or 2nd finger. Maybe I should practice it with my 4th finger too……

[urgx]

Another question -- how about descending 4 note per string runs -- do you also use your pinky and shift with that? Or do you shift with your pointer finger instead?

[rrandy]

is there tab for this, love the pic ordering one today

[zakvlad]

Use all 4 fingers when doing 4 NPS its very chalenging😊

[larrygunessee]

What on earth is that pick 😂 almost had a heart attack