The Definitive

GAMBALE SWEEP/ECONOMY PICKING COURSE: FROM $99

Learn from the undisputed KING OF SWEEP Liberate yourself from the tyranny of the pick! The 'Definitive GAMBALE SWEEP PICKING Course' is a brand new, monumental course from the  Originator of the Gambale Sweep / Economy Picking Technique.
Write your awesome label here.
Overview

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE

Course Overview

everything you need to know!

In this course Frank updates you with all his Sweep / Economy Picking discoveries since he released the first-ever video on Sweep Picking in the late 80s. 

  • 10 + Hours of Video Lessons 
  • 11 Chapters 
  • 111 Downloadable Backing Tracks 
  • 15 Downloadable PDF Booklets (TAB and Standard Notation) 
  • 15 Downloadable Guitar Pro Files 


Part 1A: Fundamentals - Scales

Running Time: 24:53

Sweeping scales accurately and in time is actually one of the hardest things to Sweep Pick. The good news is that, once you learn one Sweep scale pattern, it is the same for ALL scales in ALL positions. Think about that for a moment, that’s a BIG statement. I have always said that I don’t have the rest of my life to practice scales. I want to find an efficient way to play them and then move on because scales aren’t musical, they simply show us “where” we can play. This opening section covers the most fundamental exercises of all, the scales. Mastering these is essential and helps strengthen crossing over the strings in both direction as 2-string sweeps.

Part 1B: Fundamentals - Pentatonic Scales

Running Time: 33:27

In this section the focus is on Pentatonic Scales. I demonstrate the main positions for both Major and Minor Pentatonic scales up and down the fret board in the key of A. These pentatonic shapes are very unusual and quite difficult to play evenly because of the wide spacing of the notes on certain strings but again, these are an essential element of mastering the Sweep Picking Technique and exhilarating to play once you get them up to higher tempos.!You will learn how to combine Major and Minor Pentatonics and Major and Minor Blues scales with amazing results.

Part 1C: Fundamentals - Triads

Running Time: 22:14

In this section the fundamentals continue with major and minor triad shapes. These shapes are a staple in the Sweep Picking world. These are the shapes that define the Sweep Picking technique for many who have adopted the technique into their own styles. Of course, Sweeping goes much deeper than these arpeggio shapes, but these shapes are a fun way to learn the extreme possibilities of the Sweep Picking sound because they cover all six strings. All examples are A Major and A Minor Six string triad arpeggios in various positions.

Part 1D: Fundamentals - 4-Note Arpeggios

Running Time: 22:17

In this section I demonstrate another popular aspect of the Sweep Picking Technique, 4-note Arpeggios. When I found these shapes I knew I had discovered a breakthrough on the guitar. What led me to these shapes was a huge desire to play two-octave arpeggios at virtually any speed and easily. This was previously impossible using alternate picking technique.

These shapes really broke me away from the conventional shapes for arpeggios and are the basis of what made my Sweep Picking Technique a revolution.

You can learn them too right here, right now and break through for yourself to limitless speed, fluidity and ease that this incredible Sweep Picking Technique enables you.You can learn them too right here, right now and break through for yourself to limitless speed, fluidity and ease that this incredible Sweep Picking Technique enables you.

Part 2: Sweeping Chromatically

Running Time: 1:14:31

In this section I demonstrate Chromatic Sweep Picking. These ideas are part of the last 30 years of my development of the full potential of the Sweep Picking Technique. I am very excited to share these with you.The chromatic Sweep Picking ideas in this section are a gateway to a level of fluidity of picking motion untapped before.

I am positive these will inspire you to explore your own Sweep Chromatics. My desire is to inspire!.

Part 3: Sweeping Inside Standard Scale Shapes

Running Time: 54:06

In this chapter I demonstrate how to use the Sweep Picking Technique inside standard scale shapes. This section shows you how to develop Sweep Picking ideas based around the standard scale shapes by creating motifs and patterns that incorporate Sweeping.

These ideas too are part of the last 30 years of development of the full potential of the Sweep Picking Technique.

Part 4: Sweep Standard Pentatonic Shapes

Running Time: 48:53

In this section I demonstrate how to use the Sweep Picking technique with standard pentatonic shapes. For many, many years my focus was on re-fingering standard scale shapes to accommodate the Sweep Picking. This created a lot of breakthrough shapes for the pentatonic scales that are now standard Sweep Picking shapes.

Throughout the last 30 years of my Sweep Picking development I began to realize that I could pretty much Sweep Pick any shape. To make music it’s not about simply playing up and down a scale. Musical ideas come from within the scale shapes and experimenting with the tonal possibilities of the scale. I realized that it was a lot of fun coming up with musical lines within the standard scale forms.

That is the essence of this section. 30 years of experimenting and developing the Sweep Picking Technique inside standard pentatonics to bring you these inspirational and easily adaptable, lightning fast ideas for you to break through technical barriers.

Part 5: Sweeping Basic Triad Shapes

Running Time: 1:00:35

This chapter is dedicated to Sweeping triad shapes. Triads come in all manner of shapes and sizes. From 2-string 3-note triads all the way to 3-octave full sweeps across all six strings. They are a very musical device and well worth diligent study. They can be used over all types of chords and several different triads can be super-imposed over the same chord.

This section is all about taking these triad shapes and discovering how to use the Sweep Picking Technique to zoom through them effortlessly, smoothly and incredibly efficiently.These ideas will be very valuable to you and continue to help you understand the inner workings of the Sweep Picking technique in a very musical setting.

These ideas will be very valuable to you and continue to help you understand the inner workings of the Sweep Picking technique in a very musical setting.his section is all about taking these triad shapes and discovering how to use the Sweep Picking Technique to zoom through them effortlessly, smoothly and incredibly efficiently.

Part 6: Sweeping Other Chord Shapes

Running Time: 1:03:20

In this chapter I’ll demonstrate some of the many other chord shapes that can easily be turned into Sweeps rather than just simply shapes for strumming. In reality, any chord shape can be turned into a Sweep such as major add 2 and minor add 2, 7th chords, 9th chords, 11th chords, 13th chords, altered chords, you name it.

This section is another eye-opener. I wanted to make the connection between the chord and the single line. In this section they come together. You will quickly be sweeping through shapes that you have, up until now, probably only thought to strum. 

Part 7: Sweeping Intervallic Shapes - Diatonic

Running Time: 28:32

In this section I share examples of how to play various diatonic intervals with the Sweep Picking Technique. I demonstrate how to enlarge small ideas that will inspire you to explore what is possible with this marvellous Sweep Picking Technique.

Part 8: Sweeping Intervallic Shapes-Chromatic & Symmetrical

Running time: 38:58
In this section I share examples of how to play various chromatic and symmetrical intervals ideas using the Sweep Picking technique. Because of the symmetrical nature of some of these ideas, they automatically give you the “outside” effect from any give scale. The beauty of symmetry is that the phrase usually starts inside, goes outside and then returns inside. They are a lot of fun and there are limitless patterns.

I know you will get a lot of this section as you probe deeper into the possibilities that the Sweep Picking Technique offers.

Remember, this technique is the gateway to your technical freedom. The Sweep Picking technique breaks down the physical barriers preventing you from reaching your full potential.

Part 9: Sweeping Mixed with Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs

Running time: 37:02

All the chapters so far have shown the Sweep Picking Technique where all the notes are picked. In this section I demonstrate how to mix Sweep Picking with Hammer-ons and Pull-offs. The mixing of techniques can be used to great effect. This course is focused on the Sweep Picking Technique where every note is picked. This section opens the door to the idea of mixing the techniques for those who may not have thought of doing so.

Part 10: Sweeping Rhythmic Motifs

Running time : 49:03

This section focuses on repeating Sweeping Rhythmic Motifs. These often include a repeating melodic motif as well. You will learn how a small Sweep Picking idea can expand into much large phrases with the rhythmic repetition from a motific, Sweep Picking pattern.

Repetition is a great device to pull a listener in to your improvisations. This section will show you how to use rhythmic motifs using the Sweep Picking technique to give your improvisations a degree of predictability and thereby pulling in your listener.

Part 11: Putting It All Together

Running time : 32:38

In this final section I present musical examples that pull together many of the Sweep Picking patterns, devices and concepts and accumulated ideas from the entire course, presented and connected into melodic pieces of music.

The final example is the most challenging of all the examples shared in this course. A real sense of accomplishment will be deeply felt mastering the grand final example.

In Frank's words......

I have spent my entire life developing the Gambale Sweep / Economy Picking Technique & it has been a long time since my instructional release: "Monster Licks and Speed Picking” way back in 1988 on V.H.S. tape, well before it became a DVD or downloadable, & my “Speed Picking” book/audio written in 1983 & published in 1984. I have made a lot of discoveries & developments in the time since I made the first ever book/audio & video on the subject of Gambale Sweep / Economy Picking & now I am really excited to share those discoveries with you all along with all the Sweep / Economy Picking fundamentals.

Happily, with the internet, & new technology I’m not bound by VHS or DVD program lengths. Now I am able to present to you a full, detailed & systematic course on the subject of Gambale Sweep / Economy Picking in great detail for you to learn, practice, absorb, use &…in time, master for yourselves.
I know you will LOVE this course Gambale Sweep /Economy Picking that I have dedicated my life to mastering.
I know, without a doubt, this course will help you break free from the tyranny of the pick!!! So...what are you waiting for? It's finally here, the course has taken me 3 years to produce & the technique which has taken a lifetime to master yours to take.    
The Definitive Gambale Sweep / Economy Picking Course.
Enjoy.
Frank Gambale
It's as Easy as one, two, three

CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT PLAN

ONE TIME PURCHASE
GAMBALE SWEEP PICKING

$595 NOW $396
Over 30% OFF the regular price!!
Instant full access to all 11 chapters.
  • Over 10 hours of HD Video Lessons
  • 11 Chapters
  • 111 downloadable mp3 audio backing tracks
  • 15 PDF Downloadable Booklets with TAB and Standard notation
  • 15 downloadable GuitarPro files with full course notation
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

4 - PART PAYMENT
GAMBALE SWEEP PICKING

$148 NOW $99!
Over 30% OFF the regular price!!
3+3+3+2 Parts Unlocked Per Month  for 4 Months
  • Over 10 hours of HD Video Lessons
  • 11 Chapters
  • 111 downloadable mp3 audio backing tracks
  • 15 PDF Downloadable Booklets with TAB and Standard notation
  • 15 downloadable GuitarPro files with full course notation
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

11-PART PAYMENT
GAMBALE SWEEP PICKING

$54 NOW $39!
Over 30% OFF the regular price!!
1 Part Unlocked Per Month for  11 Months
  • Over 10 hours of HD Video Lessons
  • 11 Chapters
  • 111 downloadable mp3 audio backing tracks
  • 15 PDF Downloadable Booklets with TAB and Standard notation
  • 15 downloadable GuitarPro files with full course notation
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee