USX Ascending Lick Technique Critique

Technique Critique
#1

Hi all,

Hope all is well. I have been working on a blues rock ascending lick, which is similar to Eric Johnson’s ascending cascading lick. What do you think of my USX technique in the video below? How are some ways I can improve upon it? Based on the speed tests, I think I am more of a DSX player but this lick seems more “USX friendly”. I’m still a newbie to this so any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much all! This community is awesome!

Video Link (Normal Speed)

Video Link (Slow Motion)

#2

cool playing but once again (a trend it seems) is that you are not playing fast enough, or long enough to really make a fair assessment.

At this tempo (and according to the slow version) you are essentially string hopping. I do not see a clear single escape motion being used.

Try filming some tremolo on a single string at a higher tempo that you feel is comfortable, and sustainable.

Hope that helps :slight_smile:

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