Detail 01
Book plus online audio
Audio streams or downloads with a code inside the book. No CD, and the code is single-use.
Product detailSKU #1281539725775
Hal LeonardGuitar Workout - Speed Picking Sweeps Arpeggios & Harmony for The Modern Guitarist (Book/Online Audio)
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The Korena take
Technique book with online audio for guitarists working on speed picking, sweeps, arpeggios and harmony. For players past chords who want mechanics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who already know chords and want cleaner picking mechanics
- Guitarists building sweep and arpeggio vocabulary for lead playing
- Self-directed practice between lessons or without a teacher
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who don't yet know basic chords or notes
- Players wanting song repertoire rather than exercises
- Anyone who won't practice slowly with a metronome
What matters in use
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Detail 02
Speed picking focus
Alternate picking drills built for gradual tempo increases. Progress depends on daily reps, not reading ahead.
Detail 03
Sweep picking content
Sweeps need a specific fretting-hand rolling motion. Expect weeks on clean execution before speed comes.
Detail 04
Arpeggio and harmony material
Moves you from shapes to understanding which notes fit a chord, so you can build your own lines.
Detail 05
Modern guitarist framing
Aimed at rock and metal lead technique rather than jazz comping or fingerstyle.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Guitar, pick and metronome are not included and you need all three
- 02Audio code is printed inside; buying used often means it is already redeemed
- 03Exercises assume you can read tab and hold basic technique
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read standard notation?
Guitar method books from Hal Leonard present exercises in both notation and tab, so tab reading is enough to work through the material.
02Is there a CD?
No. Audio is accessed online with a code included with the book.
03Is this good for beginners?
No. It assumes you already play. Start with a beginner method first and come back for the technique work.
04Does the audio include backing tracks to play along with?
The online audio accompanies the written exercises. Treat it as demonstration and practice reference rather than a separate backing-track library.
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