Rock 'n' roll double stops in A

Driving triplet double stops on the top two strings, then a run down the box. A staple of 50s rock 'n' roll and classic rock solos.

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70 BPM
Start at 70 · goal 140 BPM
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Position on the neck
0 frets
Frets 5–8 · key: A minor pentatonicSee the scale →
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Where to play it

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How to practise it

  1. Barre strings 1 and 2 at fret 5 with one finger.
  2. Use only down-strokes for the triplets to get the driving sound.
  3. Mute the other strings with the palm of your picking hand.
  4. Start at 70 BPM. Only speed up when you can play it cleanly three times in a row — the goal is 140 BPM.