Thanks for the tips and the words of guidance. So it begins with basic excersises. You guys are right, I can't walk without crawling.
I appreciate the time you took to reply and I know I will learn much here, from the folks that play metal and others who don't. I know you all have tricks that will be of help. For now, I'll get to work on something simple, like scales.
I am a fan of Don Felder and hope, in time, to have the same skill he has in his little finger.
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