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I used to be able to play the intro, but that second riff just kicks my ass. I don't know how Hammet does it.
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Alternate picking, dude! up,down,up,down, wax on, wax off. Its a yin-yang kinda thing.
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It's not the picking that gets me, I have trouble moving my fingers fast enough! I can do it for about 5 seconds, then it feels like my forearm is going to explode!
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The forearm thing usually means you aren't getting enough string time. It's all about having your chops in shape. I haven't played much in the last 5 years or so, having taken to producing other bands in my studio (BTW, one of my groups, The Mahoney Bros. will be the featured entertainment sat. nite at the BRC. Check them out [url]http://www.mahoneybrothers.com[/url]
Sounds like some hard hours of disciplined practice is what you need. For the fast stuff, start slow but STEADY & PRECISE, & build the speed up GRADUALLY. Take It from me, back in my gigging days when i still had my mojo, I used to learn Malmsteen & Dream Theatre licks just for shits & giggles. It takes time & patience to achieve proficiency with the ultra fast stuff, but persistence pays.