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Looking for a piece that captures the spirit of Troy Nelson’s Guitar Aerobics ? Think of this as a "Final Boss" study—a musical workout that blends various daily techniques (alternate picking, string skipping, sweeps, and legato) into a cohesive 16-bar solo. Tempo: 100–120 BPM Style: Hard Rock / Fusion Key: A Minor
Start with a high-energy pedal point lick. Keep your pick strokes strict (down-up-down-up) while jumping between the open A string and a melody on the D and G strings. This mirrors the rhythm and precision of Week 1–4 exercises. Guitar Aerobics: A 52-Week, One-lick-per-day Wo...
Finish with soul. Use a slow, whole-step bend on the 15th fret of the B string, holding it with a wide, rhythmic vibrato. End on a sharp, staccato A minor chord to "stick the landing." How to Practice: Looking for a piece that captures the spirit
Transition into fluid, three-note-per-string scales using hammers and pulls. Toss in a wide-interval jump (skipping the B string to hit the high E) to challenge your fretting hand’s reach and accuracy—classic Week 15 vibes. Use a slow, whole-step bend on the 15th
Slow the rhythm down but increase the technicality with a 3-string C Major sweep arpeggio at the 12th fret. Focus on the "rolling" motion of your fretting fingers to keep the notes from bleeding into each other.
Start at 60 BPM. Don't increase the speed until you can play it perfectly 5 times in a row.
If your sweep is messy but your legato is clean, loop bars 9-12 for 10 minutes straight.