The FASTEST Way I Learned To Shred (Picking)

In this video, I wanted to share licks that helped me and thought that they might help you too.
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[@anijay64]

Finally! After 5 years of playing guitar, I can play smoke on the water. Thank you dude!

[@CameronCooper]

Glad I could help! ;)

[@ab_0625]

Fastest way to learn anything on guitar is to go for it knowing you're going to suck at it at first, but with enough repetition and focus, one day you'll get it.

[@ottopoika8525]

This is true.

[@Weltall600]

Pretty much a solid life strategy

[@jimmccall8030]

This is loaded with so many great patterns in 15 minutes! Thanks!

[@CameronCooper]

I'm a generous guy what can I say

[@MainPrism]

​​@@CameronCooper and humble to boot! Sorry had too 😂... Thanks for the tips man greatly appreciated, lovin the Andy James style lick!!!

[@tonyjones1560]

Watching this, maybe this old dude can learn to shred a little after all! THANK YOU 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@andydjalali]

Same for me. Been trying to shred too

[@Einnor084]

Me 3, bros. LOL!!!

[@Craigonater]

I'm in the same boat.

[@DREAMCRAFTMOVIES]

Never give up you got this

[@Einnor084]

@@DREAMCRAFTMOVIES I do a TOTALLY different style of guitar. Mayb I'll end up like Christopher Cross. I hear he iz an undercover, SHRED MONSTER!

[@michael-dy8tz]

You're one of the few who gives us the correct notes to shred, that's what helps me. Thank you Cameron!

[@edwardglyons]

This video is super jam packed with awesome licks and fantastic sequences. Can’t wait to get them all into my repertoire. Thanks Cam.

[@benjig7085]

This lesson unlocked a side to my playing I didn't think I had! Thank you

[@CameronCooper]

Glad it helped!

[@shannonjones3714]

Excellent lesson! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@Black-Viper75]

Such a fantastic video, bro. So much to incorporate and practice with in my playing. As alway, that tone 🔥🔥🔥

[@jimmypennell8831]

Definitely one of the best shred tutorials I've seen. Great work

[@Big.E_1203]

You really show a some of the best licks and tricks! You are simply a legend.

[@seamusmclaughlin9067]

Cameron. Thanks for your tutorial. I have to say its refreshing to have someone take the time and slow it down for the rest of us to catch up with what's really going on. So precise and to the point. No waffling on at the start of the video which makes a great change lol. I absolutely know this is going to help me a lot. Fantastic work gringo 😁

[@DisYT]

One of the best shred lick videos i've seen. These licks are great, especially for intermediate players to learn. Thank you, would love to see more shred lick videos.

[@GratefulGrove]

As a fellow lefty playing right handed, thank you so much! This video is awesome.

[@sixstringJIB]

This is a huge help. I consider myself a novice and I had the biggest writers block with my guitar phrasing, before realizing today that my lick library is still very limited. This is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing!

[@masonlouden9485]

I've learned more in the first 5 minutes of this video than I ever have watching these types of videos. Thanks!

[@Yes_buh]

Hey Cameron I have been playing for 20 something years and have always struggled with alt picking. Can’t tell you how many times I have tried and failed! Your videos are really helping me and for the first time I am seeing some improvement. Something that hasn’t happened in a long time! Thanks for the licks & tips dude, really appreciate it 🤘🏻

[@brianw.6718]

That is probably the lick (Zakk Wylde) that changed my playing level altogether. I was in a plateau for so many years because I was self taught and never took lessons (much) and eventually I noticed after watching my favorite guitar players on video I started to see how their technique was completely different from mine. I started truing to play and make it look more like them. More structured, more controlled, less convulsive looking. Zakk Wylde licks, especially the first part of the solo for Mr Tinkertrain that is kinda similar to No More Tears. Then some Dimebag stuff. After a while I noticed I was able to play faster with less effort. It should look similar to water flowing when you play. To the point where it feels almost effortless. The more you try to force it and tense up, the shittier your playing will seem.

[@iduncanw]

Awesome video Cam, great licks and the tone was sublime 🤘🤘🤘

[@StoneHands25]

You teach the way i learn, thank you sir!

[@nc1969]

Another great/inspiring lesson. The trademarks of the greatest modern guitarists are those who can combine styles/techniques and "meld" them into their playing. Cam has this ability. Hoping one day you can share some insights into how you developed "continuity" in your lead playing...

[@jansley13]

Really enjoy your channel. You do a great job conveying these licks. I have definitely made some improvements working w your videos. Thank you

[@alexanderdavis9636]

Thank you very much, this is very helpful, you summarize everything in 15 mins, awesome, I have to practice this until I get it, really appreciate your effort in comprehending different guitarist styles, once again thank you so much.

[@yellavonjella2893]

You're my favorite... you inspired me to buy an electric 6 years prior to today...now I'm shreddin'!!

[@davekogut8511]

Thank you for your videos! Always well done and very instructive

[@HigzyTeflon]

I got more out of this than I thought I would. Your playing (rightfully) gets a lot of attention, but you are a very good teacher as well. Thanks!

[@ahind1234]

Noticing how you start with upstrokes, I deeply relate. Years ago I used to watch all these tutorials for fast alternate picking starting with downstrokes and never worked for me. It was one day that sort of came as a revelation that I was able to play those licks if I started with upstroke, and I never trained or practiced them like that before. It possibly had to do with my general way of picking or bad habits that are deeply engraved in my head, that just makes it easier for me to process alternate picking with an upstroke

[@Jarrodpimental]

This USUALLY depends on the angle you naturally hold the pick. Tip pointing up or down. And that has to be pointed out when someone tells you to start on a down stroke.

[@frankokeefe3631]

After this video I feel that all the scales I've learned actually have a purpose. I am going to start using some of these techniques to improve my playing. Thank you.

[@MrMkeiling]

Thank you for one of the most technique packed shred lick lessons ever made . It’s these types of no non sense to the point usable fun to play lessons that keep guitar playing fun .

[@noblewin4312]

Fantstic fantastic video very well done sir! Thanks a lot for this sure made my fingers work out so much and felt so good at the same time. I can already see great results in a few weeks of practicing this. Cheers mate!

[@nickelastic3026]

This has to be the MOST helpful video I have seen for learning to shred. It's like my abilities have been there, I just need the knowledge on where to play.

[@CameronCooper]

Learn your route notes and your keys. That would be my advice. Helps you give your licks a home

[@MikaTarkela]

Starting the 2 note per string licks with upstroke helped me so much. It's crazy that I haven't thought about this after playing guitar most of my life lol. Thanks!

[@josephrusso7069]

Very cool licks. Thank you.

[@risingforce2903]

Great lesson, great playing. Thank you! Cheers!

[@masterbuilder3166]

Excellent lesson Cameron. Thank you. 💯💪🏆

[@JohnCoughlan_JAC]

Killer video! Nice to have a guide of licks to work through.

[@maxteks1653]

You’re Videos have helped more than any other Guitar demonstrations ,…I really think you have the perfect teaching technique,..and using the right camera angles…and the right playing speeds to show every detail. Thanks for all the priceless, knowledge sharing.

[@CameronCooper]

Wow, thanks a lot!

[@maxteks1653]

@@CameronCooper You very well deserve it ,….I’m a lead player also,… I taught myself my own unique style of running up and down the fretboard ,..Basically improvising , But the first time I saw your video,…it was “Steal these licks “, I could practice right along with you and for the first time in my life ,..understand every detail , I can see your picking also which is what I needed help with . I practiced about a week on one lick and unlocked a new approach ,speed and the walls came down. I’ve been recording your videos so I always have them . ..just wanted to say Thanks ,..and You are a no. 1 at teaching and Shredding. 🎸 ,..I’m gonna catch up,…I might be 90 but I’ll get there.

[@maxteks1653]

Hey Cameron,.. I’m telling you man,..when I put a video of you and then you got this great trick to teach people…where you show one little section ,..like a mini lick,..and then you’ll say ,..experiment with that for a while ,….or youll say like,… this is a killer lick all on its own . …that’s how you helped me out because I’ll find one riff like that ,…which I need to work on that weak spot but I’ll pause your video and be jamming through all types of variations,…and then 30 minutes later ,I realize I’m still on the 1rst or 2nd lick,….it’s crazy ,…thanks ,…yeah you should keep those teaching tricks in your tool bag,..cause that’s what gets motivated Guitarists experimenting and then improving ,..

[@ruebenthomas716]

Awesome tutorial dude! Your playing is amazing 🤩

[@chrisharrisseacaptainchris]

Thanks a bunch Cameron, this was it for me , it was a turbo boost for my playing, for sure. The last segment was key fore as I had learned the pattern years ago , just had never figured out a way to resolve it. This was a good lesson .

[@dueski2856]

Great stuff per usual. Started working on the pentatonic 6 bc of you and has propelled my playing in the past year

[@IamBoge]

I've been watching a few videos but none have been as helpful as yours. Using actual song lines and showing what tricks to use with them is very helpful. Thank you

[@CameronCooper]

Glad it helped!

[@drzainnas]

Very cool thank you Sir for sharing your skills and obviously there are many legends who inspired you too. Definitely many will thank you especially in the future because of what you shared 👍👍

[@StopPanakinAnakin]

This is how all instructional guitar videos should be laid out. Great work and thank you!

[@BrainDeadTX]

Great licks, thank you!

[@Pomerano80]

Left handed with right handed guitar here either! Very useful licks! The ones I will certainly incorporate to my playing. I was trying to create some by myself, but this video is a real shortcut.

[@Olyxes]

Simple yet fun patterns, thanks!

[@jayalexander7657]

I love this video. This proves that there really are no rules for playing guitar. There are so many different ways to play guitar. Whatever technique allows you to play your very best, is the correct way to play. This is a real fact, and one that's sadly overlooked by so many guitarists. Any technical fingering can be adjusted or manipulated into whatever works best for that individual. This is a great example of that. 😊

[@chrisstephenson3695]

This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen!!!!

[@WigsxD]

Really good video. I like your demonstration, and this is a great tutorial!

[@funkmachine6420]

Awesome lesson, thanks man. Learnt so much from you

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Great playing. Great lesson.

[@FlattHouseMedia]

So helpful, thank you. Been looking for a good exercise or set of notes to practice this, perfect.

[@chmorgan7798]

Thank you for the breakdown like this brother.

[@ScalerWave]

Nicely done, perfect lesson format

[@kwik2hear915]

Straight and to the point, great lesson 👍

[@elr.1281]

As you've said, man... Really cool... Really REALLY cool. This'll really help me. Thanks Mr. Cameron Cooper!

[@illuminotme4261]

Thanks, I'm a lefty right hand player also. I like how you broke this down to the minimum and made this tangible instead of a bunch of tab.

[@evalex71]

Another great video, thanks Cam

[@artytoney2057]

Very nice practice runs mr Cameron i started using a pick that looks suspiciously alot like yours from dans guitar store (precision pick) and is best pick i ever used , love it , thanks for scale lessons

[@sturm4n]

Legendary! Thankyou.! Currently sitting having a smoke, watching this. I can’t wait to go and try this out! Subscribed!

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MrBigWaveDave23]

The algorithm must not have wanted me to see your stuff in a while but this reminded me of how much I enjoy it. Thanks mate

[@RetroidFuture]

I just wanted to say thank you. I feel like this is what I have been missing. I've been playing for about 15 years and to be honest. I suck. To a non player I am sure I sound like a pro but i have zero improv. I skipped a lot of the basics so I could sound cool lol. 15 years later struggling to find my groove I feel like this video was it. these simple tricks and patterns really helped me find my groove and travel up and down the fretboard. Thank you so much

[@bongjovi4928]

Same boat

[@oceancrosby4578]

What a great kick ass teaching video. Looks to be some serious work involved here, hope it's easier than it looks. Thanks for the music.

[@Cons95]

I was randomly suggested your channel while looking around for picking tips, good to know I'm not the only left hander that plays right handed! Been looking to improve my speed and accuracy so these riffs will be of great help!

[@CameronCooper]

Welcome aboard mate!

[@tommyking207]

Thanks for this! Its a really helpful video! More vids of useable connecting patterns up an down the neck please! Many thanks 😊

[@EricEdwards1]

Great explanation of this, gotta add this to my practice routine.

[@SadMach1n3]

Idk what was wrong w me searching videos on how to achieve what you’re doing and not fully grasping the other vids. Your vid is really helping me the most so thank you!

[@Heartattackackackack]

Lots of good practice material here. Thanks mate

[@joshforest304]

Great history lesson Cameron, I love Andy James cos he mixes pentatonic with octaves and shred really nicely. Also loved use of D minor especially for 22 frets😂.❤ I'm subbed now

[@ahmadazam7670]

For me this is the best technique of improvise my picking..thanx dude..

[@crunch_amp9282]

The whole lick was devastatingly awesome chap.

[@cgdoublezerorc]

Can't wait to work on this as I had head into shorter summer hour at work. BTW I'm a lefty that plays right handed like you. Dad was right handed so right handed guitars were in the house. Thanks for all the help. I never thought I'd be able to play these quick phrases. 00

[@metalband]

Thanks for posting and inspiring us

[@chikung]

Hi Cameron! I had to tell you how much I appreciate this lesson for a strong personal reason: I like shred lines and wish to play them but everything I had found teaching some of them involved some very intensive left hand pinky work (especially pull-offs). Well, mine is busted with arthritis and it's just impossible for me to drive it like crazy as it results in painful inflammation. I've been following you for a good while and had noticed that you played extremely well with a nice aggressive drive yet weren't constantly using the pinky. A lot of the stuff that you just showed I can practice and so man, you're saving my life here!

[@oceancrosby4578]

There was a guy named Django Reinhardt, he's given me inspiration in so many ways.

[@chikung]

@@oceancrosby4578 He is truly inspiring indeed! However, he created his own vocabulary that could match his condition. I do not have that ambition right now, just trying to learn some of what's been done by others, which is why I appreciate this lesson so much as it gives me hope that I don't have to create everything from scratch to be shredding 🙂

[@royyazzie6028]

Love your technique and that guitar is awesome there 🎸👍 👍👍🎸😎

[@albizo6172]

Awesome video. Very helpful in getting my solo speed up! Thank you sir!

[@ryanoconnor_guitar]

Dude this was incredible. Thanks for sharing! Also subscribed! Looking forward to more content!

[@CameronCooper]

More to come!

[@JettoDz]

This is exactly the kind of exercise I've been looking for ages!

[@DisruptedSinner]

At the beginning of the video I wasn't sure... but by the end I had to sub to the channel. Great stuff!

[@filipkaczmar]

Awesome, and very helpful!

[@stipeur]

Great lesson, thx brother 💪🏻💪🏻

[@giraffeapproved]

Yep. You weren't lying when you said this would help me. Thank you so much!!

[@MustafaBaabad]

Thank you very much for a very good lesson on shredder and the cable too. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@empinchen]

Thanks for this video. All killer, no filler.

[@smh339]

Thanks Camron from USA! Keep them coming. Cheers

[@highpineapple]

Can't tell you how much you've helped my playing

[@darylm.stephens9603]

Exactly what I needed thank you

[@Gitfiddle]

I just recently in my guitar playing journey started to alternate pick with decent speed. What got me there was how I held the pick at a downward angle with only the front edge tip of the pick making contact with the strings. I also tried to limit my economy of motion. Smaller compact pick strokes. Made a world of difference.

[@JimmyKSimmonsOfficial]

I am left handed and play left handed - this popped up in suggestions so I was giving it a watch and was going to bust your balls for learning to play backwards but I must say - great video with very useful info for players wanting to actually play cool fun licks - it also shows it's the tempo that really makes these simple patterns sing - BRAVO 👏- may I suggest doing a video on slow simple beautiful singing licks next?

[@A10011]

This is really good. Thanks.

[@JesseLeeKing]

Great lesson as always

[@Johnsormani]

Hats off for how you achieve this as a left handed right hand player!

[@HarrisonRahe-cc5qw]

Amazing bro thanks now I know how to do my practice on picking 🔥🎸

[@kroy334]

Woa nice! Im also left handed and play right. Always felt it gave me advantage with my dominant hand fretting. Bit always lacked speed on picking. Its something I'm trying to work on more. Thanks!

[@loveguitars]

Awesome. Thank you.🙏

[@Ry_Valz]

Damn, this is really interesting. I'm used to listen by ear and not really relying on fundamentals. I'm gonna add this to my exercises for my freestyle adlibs. It's never too late.

[@bugsandflowers7807]

One of the most beautiful guitars ive seen in 15 years wow

[@sheldonclark6947]

Great stuff!

[@Gin132456]

Man I've wanted that guitar for like 3 years but haven't seen any good reviews on it where there isn't too much distortion. Sounds great!

[@ANTONIOCARLOSGC]

there are two guitar teachers that I consider to be the best in the world! you are a. because it has incredible didactics, and it doesn't roll up, congratulations Amigo .