SteveXFR Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Is there an exercise that will help build endurance for playing very fast, long songs with a pick? I'm trying to learn some Slayer songs and Im getting about 3 minutes in and my right arm is dead. The songs are eighth notes at 220bpm, played with a pick and there's just no rest. Im doing all the work from the wrist, not the elbow. Is it just a case of keep at it and the endurance comes or are there exercises I can use to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killed_by_Death Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 A light touch, you don't need to dig in for every note, only accents. So, turn up the volume on the amp, & strike the strings with less force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks. That makes sense. I play a lot of punk and hardcore so hitting the strings hard has always felt right but that was nowhere near this speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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