Frank Gambale ’s legendary (often called economy picking), you have to move beyond just playing fast. The core of his method is "getting organized" so that your pick moves with the same efficiency across strings as it does on a single string. 1. The "Gambale Sweep" vs. Alternate Picking
While most people think of sweeping as just for arpeggios, Frank uses it for . This involves "stacking" notes so that a five-string scale run can be played with just a few deliberate strokes. How to Practice for Maximum Speed
If you move from a lower string to a higher string, always use a downstroke , even if the pattern suggests otherwise.