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Allen Van Wert

Synchronize And Stretch

Allen shows you a great exercise set that helps with synchronizing your hands as well as stretching your left hand.

Taught by Allen Van Wert in Speed And Technique seriesLength: 8:18Difficulty: 3.0 of 5
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ivan mendezivan mendez replied on January 24th, 2012

For the past years i've been practicing scales back and forth everyday including "semi hard" warm ups, but I got to the point where I needed something new to keep growing and this looks like a real challenge. Thanks for the lesson Allan!! I'm excited to work on this EVERYDAY and see what happens.

metalsoldiermetalsoldier replied on December 27th, 2011

Allen, the exercises have really helped me. Thanks alot Man, I'm really looking forward to future lessons.

miche.fambromiche.fambro replied on November 4th, 2011

I like the way that feels. That's a goodie Allen.

allen.vanwertallen.vanwert replied on November 12th, 2011

Thanks!

isserisser replied on October 25th, 2011

what kinda guitar u got there,& i love the exercise but its brutal!!!!

allen.vanwertallen.vanwert replied on October 26th, 2011

Home made one.

thesnowdogthesnowdog replied on October 26th, 2011

You need to do a 'lesson' on this guitar of yours. :)

allen.vanwertallen.vanwert replied on October 28th, 2011

haha

Mighty.MikeMighty.Mike replied on October 24th, 2011

This is something that evan a total beginner like myself can do, and needs to do. I have a lot of stretching and coordination problems, and I believe this will help me a lot. I am gonna give it a try! Thanks Allen!

eitanprouserepiceitanprouserepic replied on October 24th, 2011

love it man. this series is kicking my arms ass, but its totally helping.

krazyfngazkrazyfngaz replied on October 24th, 2011

This looks brutal, excited to give it a shot

Speed And Technique

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Allen "Robot" Van Wert teaches his approach to developing technique necessary for fast playing.



Lesson 1

Series Introduction And Picking Primer

Allen kicks off his technique series with a primer lesson on right hand picking.

Length: 30:52 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Lesson 2

Rudimentary Drills

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Length: 7:22 Difficulty: 1.5 FREE
Lesson 3

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Length: 9:32 Difficulty: 1.5 Members Only
Lesson 4

Fundamental Picking Exercise

This lesson covers an exercise that works on all the major picking techniques.

Length: 11:15 Difficulty: 2.0 Members Only
Lesson 5

Synchronize And Stretch

Allen shows you a great exercise set that helps with synchronizing your hands as well as stretching your left hand.

Length: 8:18 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only

About Allen Van Wert View Full Biography Allen Van Wert got the nickname "ROBOT" from his unusual guitar tapping techniques that often sound like a video game more than a guitar. He has studied and played a wide variety of genres. His experimental and eclectic amalgamation of music combining shred guitar, crazy tapping techniques, and electronically infused composition contrasted by a highly emotional soft melodic side, make his debut album a really fun and interesting listen for just about anyone.

Allen has recorded guitar for the famed video game soundtrack composer Jesper Kyd (Composer of Hitman, Splinter Cell and many other big title games) as well as composing and recording for movie trailers and TV commercials. He has also been producing, recording and co-writing for local artists in his small home/project studio.

His three books on guitar technique, ear training and songwriting have helped many students over the past couple of years. Allen has also played in various cover bands in many genres since the age of 16 and has played to over 5000 on a few occasions. He was a featured guest musician on the album "West Coast Shred Fest".

In his spare time, Allen programs video games for fun. Wooo!

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