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Play Faster Without Trying Harder!? Barney Kessel's Secret Method

Nathan Borton 16,017 1 week ago
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Guitar Pro Files, PDF's, and More for this lesson on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NathanBortonMusicPatreon Unlock Effortless Guitar Speed with Barney Kessel's Secret! 🎸🔥 Tired of hitting a speed plateau on guitar? Jazz guitar legend Barney Kessel discovered a surprisingly simple concept for playing lightning-fast lines without complex picking! In this lesson, I reveal his game-changing secret to effortless guitar speed that will transform your playing. Learn the key arpeggio shapes and sweep picking techniques Kessel used in his incredible solos (like on "Mean to Me") to achieve fluid, fast runs. We'll break down practical applications over ii-V-I progressions and more. Download the Guitar Pro files and bonus etude on my Patreon (link below) and start playing faster without trying harder today! #jazzguitar #guitarspeed #barneykessel #sweeppicking #guitarlesson #jazzimprovisation #learnguitar Channel Sponsors (affiliate links): Stringjoy guitar strings: I play the broadway pure nickel's and you can buy those here: https://stringjoy.com/guitarstrings/strings/electric-guitar-strings/broadways/classic-heavy-gauge/partner/nborton078/ Henriksen Amps: Buy a Blu 6 (or anything from Henriksen) and Use Code "Borton" at checkout for 5% off. Your purchase will directly support the channel: https://www.henriksenamplifiers.com/product/the-blu/ I'm a proud Benedetto Artist/Educator and am playing a Bravo Deluxe. (https://benedettoguitars.com) My Gear that I Use (affiliate links): Guitar Pick: https://amzn.to/3q2Qz9i Video Camera: https://amzn.to/3QjXjtO Camera Lens: https://amzn.to/3KlaA1w Talking Mic: https://amzn.to/3rSsEK8 Guitar Pre Amp (DI recording): https://amzn.to/452UVvC Guitar Compressor: https://amzn.to/45rvy7h Guitar EQ: https://amzn.to/3rT47EP Guitar Cable: https://amzn.to/3QkEdnF Recording Interface: https://amzn.to/3ODJuFF Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - My "Aha" Moment 01:46 - Barney's Guitar "Shapes" 02:29 - Shape #1 03:29 - Shape #2 03:53 - Shapes #3 and #4 04:35 - Application (Chromatic Movement) 05:24 - Leading Into Shapes w/ Scales 06:40 - Advanced Application (Voice Leading) 07:44 - Using Shapes Over Different Harmony 09:09 - Combining Sweep Shapes Together 10:34 - Final Thoughts Check out my Social Media Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanbortonguitar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nborton1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nborton1 For more content make sure to like and subscribe! Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrVXfHBz85i6Zvs0oOl1rw?view_as=subscriber #JazzGuitar#Lessons#Transcriptions If you have any suggestions of future video topics leave you comments below! Thank you for your support!

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