Guitar Shredding & Speed: Tips & Tricks with Chris Zoupa

[@danfarmington9877]

Wow, he knows that I suck at guitar AND he knows that I suck at talking to chicks!! this guy is a genius!!

[@stellarfellar9960]

LMFAO

[@danielgrohl6971]

Frank Gambale has a video where he uses economy picking and sweep picking as opposed to alternate picking and if you are advanced enough that's fine, but if you are in the beginner stages i would do as Chris advises us and pay attention to use alternate picking exclusively.. It can take many years to if not a lifetime to pick like Gambale so i choose not to put the cart in front of the horse!

[@juanfranco3160]

totalmente cierto

[@VincentFink]

You suck at talking to chicks because you suck at guitar.

[@nuke2625]

@@VincentFink yes sweep picking helps. Alot.

[@VFAtv8]

You're honestly the best guitar teacher I've found on the web. Keep up the good work :)

[@chriszoupa7898]

Thanks dude. That's a big call... But I'll take it!

[@musenw8834]

@@chriszoupa7898 and best choice of guitar by the way. SE dave navarro

[@guitarist6494]

I see that cheeky lemon oil in the background Chris

[@jamesmclaughlin3407]

Piss bottle

[@joshdotson6919]

Your are really a great teacher bro. This is honestly the best video on this I've seen by far, and all your solo tutorials surpass anybody else's also. Your definitely the best I have found on youtube, thank you for all your hard work.

[@chriszoupa7898]

Josh you cut that out! Now I'm blushing!

[@tommich1338]

Josh Dotson I totally agree. I once saw one of his Videos on Ultimateguitar and I appreciated all of them ever since! If you are reading this, Mr. Zoupa, please keep up the good work!

[@chriszoupa7898]

Thomas Sauter I am dude. I offer you a virtual running high 5 from Australia. Thanks heaps man

[@LetsPlayandVanossHighlights]

Chris Zoupa ive just been going through the C ionian scale trying to eco. pick, but I'd really like it better if i had real songs and just not scales

[@mitchholmes175]

Dude! Talented laid back just a cool guy. Love watching you! Keep it up Mitch from Montreal, Canada

[@chriszoupa7898]

Mitch Holmes Thanks Mitch. Your a gentleman. I envy your supply of pancake condiments.

[@AlexPapadopoulosMusic]

+Chris Zoupa (Learn That Solo) ela re patriwth !

[@Untitled1309]

+Kevin Picton anoother way:turn on radio and act you are playing

[@jadipeperzak4034]

+Chris Zoupa (Learn That Solo) Chris... what are those tissue doing there on the background

[@georgew.douche26yearsago65]

Qq khn Portuguese last name.

[@Filip6754]

Haha, that Law and Order theme in the transitions is awesome :D

[@JeffMasonProject]

It's a gavel hammering

[@Awkwardlifeofcancer]

I was going to comment the same thing too hahah

[@qhazwel]

I thought it was from X-files. Thanks!

[@bmwf1joel]

AFunnyMeme watch the show🙄

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I don’t think there’s a better guitar instructor here on KZbin. And that’s HUGE. Thank you very much for being here, sharing your time and knowledge with us, Chris.

[@johnw5734]

It's been a year since my last check into this post. In the past year I've learned more about playing guitar from Chris than any other source in my life.

[@donovandave4686]

my parents think i've lost it, sitting in my rooms chanting "pineapple pineapple pineapple pineapple pineapple pineapple"

[@chriszoupa7898]

Good. In time they will understand.

[@alanamey5572]

Lol awesome

[@benwedgwood3196]

Alan Amey -2354627592x-362548- there u go

[@Elpipiton]

Lmfao hahhaha

[@coolboy56065]

Omg miss a note please so I won't feel alone

[@george6657]

You aren't alone

[@colin.bradyy]

Isaac Baquerizo ur not alone

[@coleashmore]

Isaac Baquerizo vnnh

[@yisraelgarcia8578]

5 year's later and this video is still helping people, thanks Chris

[@randyjones1899]

Dude I love watching your guitar playing. Just when it feels like I'm stuck at a stand still, I can watch your playing and it gives me so much inspiration. Thank you.

[@user-wj9xq7ig2v]

Hey man. Just wanted to let know the positive impact you've had on my life. Not only are you a talented player you're also an excellent teacher. Thanks from one teacher to another.

[@amilagarwal5708]

Congratulation on hitting 100k after so many years on youtube. Hardwork does really pay off.

[@johncassar2923]

this guy is a really good teacher,well spoken,patient,thorough.

[@chriszoupa7898]

John Cassar Thanks John. I owe you a running high 5!

[@JB_kind]

I wish you had more subscribers , because I think you're an awesome teacher. Not only do you break down the solos, you also explain the certain techniques. When I search a solo lesson, I will always look for your solo lessons first. Thank you for all your videos.

[@Bonedadyo]

Excellent. I frequently have friends or their kids asking me for advice on learning to play. I unfortunately have zero patience (a flaw, I know). I usually recommend checking out YT videos, but now I'll specifically turn them on to yours. From one player to another, you not only have gifted skills on the fretboard, but also as a communicator/teacher. Hats off to you!

[@biratmaiden123]

Bro I really appreciate your teaching.. You are a perfect example for an awesome guitar teacher... You are really awesome dude...

[@johnw5734]

This is the most important guitar lesson video in my collection of favorites. This is the one that got me started on my shred quest and I return often to make sure I have the concepts clear.

[@pamlackey1991]

The 1st solo learned from Chris was hotel solo and it was my 1ST U TUBE experience.thanks.much love.

[@theericbeaty]

I never thought about maintaining the same picking movement while practicing by using Pentatonics and the Chromatic scale. And you're the 2nd person I've seen mention subdividing metronome beats into "pulses." The first was Al Joseph, who's a pretty mean shredder himself. Thanks for the brilliant ideas!

[@RebornLeveller]

OMG! Middle finger nail! Why hadn't I tried that before!? For me this changes everything! I've tried numerous plectrums and the finger nail of my first finger, and have been struggling to decide which works best for me. But thanks to you I just realised that my middle finger nail feels so much more natural, and gives me the precision and speed I've been aiming for. Woohoo! :) This also means I can now jump between styles, incorporating strumming, taps, finger-style, and may be able to finally learn to be a good shredder too. I just tried some basic scales and found myself going so much faster than usual, and yet it seems to take much less effort, almost as if my finger has a mind of it's own. This really does change everything. I feel like I've been awakened or reborn, lol. Thank you!

[@johnw5734]

Thanks, Chris. I've been a slow hand player all my life and this video has inspired me to pick it up, my speed that is.

[@mattirvin6964]

Your videos just keep getting better and better!

[@ethanreker3333]

Just now discovering your channel in 2024 while getting back in-touch with my metal side and your channel is fantastic. I'm very excited to take this advice and apply it to my own practice. Thanks!

[@craigcotter7476]

EASILY the best of its ilk I have seen on you tube.

[@piyushmore1166]

Chris zoupa is the guy,the best teacher for learning how to shred!!

[@The_lefthandedgolfer]

Best guitar video on the internet this is, by a mile! Thanks Chris.

[@LeafOfAutumn05]

If you were a professor in a university, no student would ever miss any class of yours .. And everyone stands top .. Awesome explanation .. Every video I watch you're just awesome..

[@bebarshosnie8751]

pretty much the chillest coolest guitar teacher on youtube

[@ubatooba8467]

Straight & to the point. Great information too....ain't that always helpful! Glad to see somebody who knows what they're talking about & also how to teach. Keep up the the great work!

[@J-P11]

Thank you!! By far.. this was the best lesson video that i have found from the internet!! Thanks!!

[@MegadrixfireZ]

The metronome part is superb, answers a lot i didnt know amd haven't found anywhere else on the internet ! thanks !

[@brianfisher701]

You Da Man! Thank You for taking time to make these videos and share with us....

[@scottriddle5468]

thanks for putting this out , it helps to see it in a different light.

[@CornyGers]

Best teacher i found on the Internet...just needed to say it.

[@TKD187]

I taught myself how to play guitar 19 years ago and this is something I've always tried to teach myselfthe reason I could teach myself how to play was because when you're younger you have all the time in the world to sit in your room and jam but as you get older it's hard to find time I think this video will really help me out though I want to learn that second scale you did that sounded badass !🤘🏻nice video

[@shaunmcgregor4870]

Thanks a lot for putting the time in to all these videos

[@unofficialism]

Ive been playing guitar with my nails from the first time I pick my guitar,I thought picking with nails doesnt worth it.But then there you are.playing guitar without pick and shred like a boss.You inspired me dude.Thanks \m/

[@QJamTracks]

Nice video! Speed comes with sence of pulse and rhythm as you pointed out so well.

[@williambrooks276]

Another GREAT lesson thank you Chris for making your channel!!

[@PatrickHelyer]

This is awesome, on top of what Chris said I'd say make sure you're always as relaxed as possible, unneeded tension can have a lot of negative effects.

[@conrauxyann5398]

"Grumpy colon after Indian food"... You made my day dude !!!

[@fegutec]

Hi! Chris! I started to play solos from Metallica and other bands thank you!! don't stop uploading videos.. A huge hug from ARGENTINAAAA!!!

[@kenlelon369]

A very good attempt indeed at the space-age-old problem of helping the masses shred. The most impressive lesson you teach me is just observing how relaxed you are, seeing no tension at all to restrict anything. Thanks for taking the time. BTW, the super-imposed tab gives your lessons the edge. More old school, please! LOVE IT!

[@jasonsoros6422]

Very intuitive and comprehensive! If you want to get to that "elusive" high up place on the guitar, well then, this place has to be it...Chris Zoupa is key: he comes in right at that hard last hurdle (the one you can't seem to get over) and brings it home. Brilliant stuff

[@drumbyte]

Fantastic teaching and playing! Thank you!!!

[@FOne_Fan]

I'm late to the party, just want to say how much I enjoy your videos. This one was great man.

[@Guitarzzzzzzz173]

Just picked my guitar back up after many years. This is just what I was looking for. Thank you Zoupa!

[@GlennTolle]

You are a very disciplined guitarist and effective teacher. Thanks for posting.

[@Guitargrease1]

Great Work, Chris. Love your lessons mate and havd learned a lot from them! 4:15 Example. 4:27 Tabs

[@PatrickHelyer]

It would be cool to see more videos like these! Would love to hear your take on things like developing vibrato.

[@chriszoupa7898]

My vibrato has only just started sounding not shit. Every video I made in 2012 someone is giving me shit about it. I watched BEN ELLER WHY YOU'RE VIBRATO SUCKS and it changed my life. Ben is awesome.

[@doddsy799]

Top guy, no ego and just straight up helpful

[@Andf-kc4xx]

Hey Chris, been watching you for a couple years now. Learned lots of solos from you and other techniques. But lately I've been exploring the sweeping technique, I saw your video specifically on sweep picking and picked up good info from it. But there are still some things I'm just not getting, any chance we could see another video, touching on the "progressive palm muting" technique and other aspects of sweep picking? Thanks again for such great content, and for being such a good instructor!

[@chriszoupa7898]

You're most welcome dude. Thanks for the kind words and gentlemanly manners. You'll win a lady's father's approval with that kind of etiquette.

[@kerryhorrell6721]

Thank you Chris. From Alice in Chains to Iron Maiden solos, you have made me a much better guitarist, Your authenticity and teaching methods are the watermark, Please keep up the great work. KPH Yorba Linda Ca. USA

[@custardarms8535]

Great Video Chris - Just bought your Ultimate Shred Machine book because of it. Great book too. Top work fella!!

[@jollyrigger1560]

Great lesson/topics. You might be the best youtube instructor online. Thank you for posting this. Happy colon for you, Mister.

[@HeyNightHey]

You'r the best teacher that I never have! greetings from México :D

[@Slenderchunk]

Best shred teacher ever = Zoupa

[@PaoloBrunoTL]

Thanks a lot for your videos, mate. The content is amazing! Really liked the "Pineapple cheat" for triplets.

[@dabiff75]

where were you 20 years ago?, finally learnt master of puppets solo thanks to you keep them coming- Daniel Australia

[@josephjacky94]

hey Chris i've been checking you for last 2 years for any kind of solo :) this tips are really good to me .. Thank you !!boss!!

[@losi8ightyew]

Love my jazz 2s. Love sweeping with them!

[@ws-mitch3256]

First! I love your videos Chris keep up the fantastic work, and I also appreciate every thing you do and stand for.

[@swimminlikeapig]

Man, the part about economy picking helped me a lot. Not because I need to avoid using it cuz I’m passed the early stages, but that I should actually utilize it. I’ve never even thought about it, but some songs I’ve tried to learn I can’t quite get a fluid motion between strings on the speed picking riffs. I’m definitely going to try to work on that pick technique

[@Lampimore1]

Chris, great lesson, thanks for your time! cheers from Argentina.

[@juanaviles8583]

thank you soo much Chris Zoupa. because of your lesson I'm a 100 times faster. You're a great teacher keep it up!

[@trickyrat483]

Brilliant lesson, Chris. Much appreciated.

[@guitarczar15]

dude you are so good at guitar. your videos are inspiring.

[@jeffersononetwo]

Awesome Chris! Way above my skill level but I still learned - as another said you are the best teacher I've seen ... killer! Thanks

[@ernezzwagner9757]

I love this guy... concise and excellent explanation. I just subscribed, Greetings from the Border. Baja.

[@willpeters-seymour5608]

Love it man best teacher I've seen

[@haloreachruler]

Nice vid Chris , really hope to see you playing for a hit band one day

[@viewer3693]

you are my favorite guitar teacher!

[@CARBr6]

Excellent video. Well laid out and well paced. Very clear and concise. Thank you

[@stevengreenaway8867]

Love the Law and Order segment change!!!

[@James57AOL]

Chris I have an observation that does not alter what your saying because I got the groove of the motion to return to the upper string immediately as you played it. In the first attempt at the pattern I found I angled my pic to keep from making the big arc. and this minimized the updown motion is ths part of your lessons here. I was simply amazed that it all came together in one effort. Its not the quality of fast picking at this time but it made a major influence to getting to and being immediately faster. I angle the pic and this kept the nose of the pick from going in deeper. Allowing the tip of the contact point to rebound faster and not having to use my wrist to retract back to the upper string when moving back one fret and continuing. Is this the effect you feel is appropriate for the whole of the lesson

[@knowgnod]

I relate to that analogy in the beginning at a deeper than personal level. loool amazing video as always.

[@thehuman1202]

And I'm already playing faster because of this. You have my respect and my subscription, my good sir.

[@maddypuneetofficial]

Which picking style # should always stick to???? Alternate or Economy

[@pentatonic145]

Solid teaching! Gonna get back to these fundamentals. I need to get my flat picking up to “Still of the Night” solo levels

[@treymoon346]

And I love your vids!!!! I've learned a lot from channels like this and without legit guitar lessons so I can't really say I'm self-taught lol. Favorite guitar channel by far

[@jbrown577]

I've watched alot of your videos and think you do a good job instructing as well as being a great player. Good on you.

[@niallwarris6783]

Your videos are really helping me improve my soloing skills! Especially the solo builder videos! :D still working on them slow but im getting there! Thanks a lot dude these videos are freaking amazing!

[@MrWalalaa]

i practiced a lot unplugged or clean tone and this has led me to suck at muting strings with distortion on. id say the same amount of time spent on playing clean should also be spent playing with distortion. you need both

[@twibbyvengeance6070]

Also depends on the type of music sometimes.

[@Iheartdgd]

Absolutely, another one is playing standing up.

[@musenw8834]

And unplugged as well. how smoothly you play it unplugged will kinda determine how messy or cleaned up your actual solo will be when you stack on the gains (OD + distortion)

[@PeterJhim]

Great advice chris, definitely somethings I didn't consider. I'll be grabbing your new album as well sometime soon.

[@onuralpcimen8045]

4th best guitar player in da world for me. keep rocking chris! i would talk with u from skpe but i am too shy lol

[@GasStationSushiiii]

Great lesson !

[@davidhinchliffe3354]

Haha.... love the pick choice section!! keep up the fantastic work.... love it.😉

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Great lesson! I will be referring back to this 1!!

[@Darkaileron]

Love all your stuff, Chris! Thanks for the video.

[@dragonpup1]

One thing I really love is his wee messages on his Title board. I love butter chicken too Chris

[@chriszoupa7898]

It's colonically consequential.

[@robbiewilliams2234]

Chris Zoupa that was great dude now I'm wanting to practice more

[@drunkbois565]

I loved the hail to the king tabs.

[@MayaAshAnimation]

he is so good at teaching that i only needed the first couple of mins of the video and i played my favorite song.

[@hamsandwich7751]

+Maya Ash always seeing you in comments dude

[@MayaAshAnimation]

***** Lmao

[@emrahu1327]

Thank you very much Chris, i just disvored this lesson right now and it is very useful for me!!

[@storminthedistance]

Very good video and that white PRS is killer.

[@MrDingerman]

nice work mate. similar stuff that I was doing back in the day. I did a great warm up exercise that really helped 1234,4321, 1434,2434. every string up and back. nice little warm up with a metronome. make a mistake go back to the start and slow down the metronome. Just saying. worked for me matching left and right hand stuff. Great channel Chris

[@rickyyoung5562]

Awsome...i like the easy way you put things into context ...very easy to follow

[@zakpedley5160]

love that racer x street lethal in the background love that song and the album in general

[@27scole]

rare to see somebody coming to the point, without rushing. thx! oh and picking with fingernails feels way more natural, i learnt this too cause i just cudnt handle these picks. and if you think about it energywise, you are directly connected and it leaves more room for expression.

[@Warlock73]

How do you/Chris pick with your fingernail? I'm guessing it's middle finger. Do you grow out the nail and file it to a certian shape? Photo please!

[@Warlock73]

+Zz z awesome! Can you send me a link? You have a lot of videos if have to go through! Or at least tell me the title of that particular video. Thanks dude!

[@Warlock73]

+Zz z awesome, thanks dude!

[@27scole]

+Charlie Kapp it takes a while. i wud just go for it every now and then and let yourself pick up on it and then finetune. i use the nail of my index finger while holding as if i had a plek with thumb. as for nail length middle is best for me so i just cut it short when it's too long which is ok too..