Originally Posted by: Fret spiderif u would like to be able to sweep dont give up, everyone is capable of it, it might take some longer than others but you will get there. i for example have been trying to sweep for about a year and i am about to get it now. considerring how much i pracitice that is ages. i think if you want it enough, and try hard enough, you will get it.

Bingo.... it's all about persistence. Sweeps can be used tastefully, but I like to use them to show off.... :D Mix it up, play with soul and then let 'em have it with a ripping extended slide/sweep-tap arp.... mmmmm

Once you figure out that sweeping is easier if you use both hands to mute rather than just your picking hand, you'll be flying. Use a metronome to work the speed up and make sure you get all the notes... although if/when playing live and/or drunk, as long as you hit the bottom and top notes and get a few clicks in the middle no-one will know if you do it fast enough... just ask John Petrucci!