"speed development" videos at 5min

Learn how to increase your speed by increasing your stride length from running stairs. Proper lean, foot strike and arm movement.

In this video we will take a look at a very productive exercise. It is not only pleasant to the ears, but it is also challenges the picking hand. It does this by including alternate picking, inverted picking, string skipping and a little bit of rakin

This is an exercise that will help to improve the coordination between both the picking hand and the fretting hand. Its a little tricky at first, but if you take your time, you'll get it. This exercise also acts as an insight into what can be done

A great exercise that brings strength, reach and fluidity into the fretting hand. Take this one slow as it can put a lot of stress on the fretting hand. Make sure to stop and take a break if you feel a bit of stress. The tablature for this exercise c

A quick example of the Dorian mode, first played slow and then played fast. As a last touch, I'll give an example of how by rearranging the notes of any scale or mode, you can create a melodic passage for a song.

This is a very simple exercise that anyone can do. Start slow, sit down with a metronome and then work your way up to speed.

The process of creating two pinch harmonics at the same time.

This exercise focuses on loosening the webbing between the fingers as well as building amazing fretting hand strength.

This video will show you 7 different ways to speed up Windows XP. This tutorial requires one freeware program that can be found at www.hoverdesk.net/freeware.htm

This practice is speed-specific for transitions and is extremely helpful.

Time lapse digital painting in photoshop, 5 hours painting, about 25 layers. Music: "Drink the Elixir" by Salad

This is a terrific exercise that works on recognizing the speed of the hit for maximum control.

Coach Nicholas continues to discuss the extended layups drill.

Coach Doug Nicholas has another great attack drill for you.

Hearing & making use of Coach Gilman's advice is what separates a great off speed pitch for just an off speed pitch.