Originally Posted by: zreynoldspI know speed will come with time, but what should I have as my target speed? There doesn't seem to be space for any more notes in there, and I've seen petrucci do well over 200 with my own eyes - still don't believe it though.

Yeah, Petrucci, Satriani, Vai, Yngwie, Michael Romeo, Zakk Wylde, Dimebag, Laiho, they can all do it. All it takes is practice.