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Q: Hello, I am writing because I was wanting to ask u guys a question about technique….What r ALL THE TECHNIQUES that I must practice to become the ultimate guitar virtuoso?? I know that I must practice Alternate picking, Sweep picking, Legato, Tapping, String bending, and Fingerpicking, But r there some techniques that I’m leaving out of the equation?? Thanks, Brian.

A: Hi Brian, it depends on what sort of guitar virtuoso you would like to become as there are many virtuosos, excelling in many different styles. For example, if your goal is to play metal/rock, you probably want to have all the techniques you mentioned under your belt. You should also really concentrate on vibrato! It is the number one thing that you guitar playing will be judged on. You may also find value in learning all sorts of abstract stuff like slap guitar or crazy 8 finger tapping stuff. It sounds to me like you are on the right path. Just remember, practice that vibrato!!!