John Petrucci and Matt Heafy on one-note-per-string exercises
The Dream Theater guitarist shows off his own pre-show routine
For the fourth and final instalment of their video guitar clinic, Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Trivium's Matt Heafy discuss John's one-note-per-string techniques, which he learned from Steve Morse (Deep Purple).
If you enjoyed this, make sure you check out the other instalments:
Part 1: 'John Petrucci and Matt Heafy on right hand technique'
Part 2: 'John Petrucci and Matt Heafy talk sweep picking'
Part 3: 'John Petrucci and Matt Heafy discuss rhythm-based warm-ups'
Dream Theater 2012 UK tour dates
8 February - Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
9 February - Apollo Manchester, Manchester
10 February - Wembley Arena, London
Buy tickets: http://bit.ly/zPp1r3
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