Sammy Boller
Latest articles by Sammy Boller
Improve your shredding skills by connecting string-skipping patterns
By Sammy Boller published
These patterns are easy to link up with your pentatonic scales, and can be very useful for adding some flash into your riffs and solos
A Guide to Pentatonic Slides
By Sammy Boller published
Learn one of the best ways to transition up and down the neck on the fly.
A Guide to Rolling Shred Patterns
By Sammy Boller published
Using this technique creates a very fluid sound when played fast.
Combining Pentatonics with Tapping
By Sammy Boller published
Take the most common pentatonic positions and string them together to create ripping-fast riffs and runs.
How to Simultaneously Tap Melodies and Play Chords
By Sammy Boller published
This approach has a lot of possibilities and can open up new doors in writing riffs and solos.
Expanding Tapping Melodies and Chords
By Sammy Boller published
Tapping melodies and chords at the same time can help you find new to space to live in on the guitar.
Incorporating Tapping Into Minor Scale Patterns
By Sammy Boller published
These shapes are easy to memorize and can cover a lot of ground in various musical styles and situations.
Extending Common Sweep Patterns
By Sammy Boller published
Learn how to create several different arpeggios by slightly altering one of the most common sweep picking patterns.
A Guide to Sweep Arpeggios with Chromatic Runs
By Sammy Boller published
Learn how to add chromatic runs to your sweep arpeggios.
Secrets of Shred with Sammy Boller: Speed Pentatonic Scales
By Sammy Boller published
A great way to rearrange the pentatonic scale into a two string-speed pattern.
Secrets of Shred: Eddie Van Halen-Style Speed-Picking Technique
By Sammy Boller published
Pick up a unique speed-picking technique that was used in countless Van Halen songs.
Modern Shred Arpeggios
By Sammy Boller published
Combine string skipping and tapping for a modern way of playing arpeggios.
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