Songs with Fast Sixteens

[agreatheight]

After some time spent playing in very simple projects I have found myself a bit out of shape, fingerstyle-wise. I have a lazy, easily tiring right hand! No good! So I am looking for some songs to practice with that feature fast, tight 16th notes.

I am currently working on Stockhome Syndrome & Hysteria by Muse and Parallel Universe by RHCP.

Any other rock suggestions? Would like to find maybe 5 or 6 more to practice in a set to build up some endurance.

Before anyone chimes in - yes, I am working with a metronone!

[flatwoundfender]

Most Tower of Power songs, Rocco Prestia is the master of 16th note funk. "What is Hip" is a great example not rock, but it will help. Also Steve Harris from Iron Maiden is known for his ability to play fast "gallups".

[JimK]

Originally Posted by agreatheight

So I am looking for some songs to practice with that feature fast, tight 16th notes.

More non-Rock that will help-
"Everybody Dance"-Chic (faster 'gallops' than Harris, IMO)
"Kuru/Speak Like A Child"-Jaco
"Used To Be A Cha-Cha"-Jaco

[Woodchuck]

Originally Posted by JimK

"Everybody Dance"-Chic (faster 'gallops' than Harris, IMO)

Whoo weee! You'd better stretch before trying this one!
Question: Didn't he play this with a pick?
Another Jaco tune is "Invitation".
One thing I'd like to suggest is playing scales and arpeggios. Start with 1/4's and work your way up to 16's. The better you get, the lighter your touch will be, and then you'll get sweet stacato bounce happening.

[SteveC]

Rocco Prestia/Tower of Power is probably the best known 16th note type player. He has a video and a book or two out as well.

You could do some metronome work as well.

[Suckbird]

Dance of eternity - Dream theater

It includes more than just 16th notes...

[Petary791]

Originally Posted by Suckbird

Dance of eternity - Dream theater

It includes more than just 16th notes...

Agreed. If you can do that, you're pretty much the man.


Try "Fight Fire With Fire" by Metallica.

[GrooveWarrior]

Another sleeper is "Operation Spirit" by Live. You can do that one fingerstyle and slap. I will play through that one and alternate my approach to get a good warm up.

I have to second the Rocco stuff. Always a good workout.

[JimK]

Originally Posted by Woodchuck

Whoo weee! You'd better stretch before trying this one!
Question: Didn't he play this with a pick?

Whadda I know...I can't find that blasted DVD!
The one time I recall seeing Chic on TV, Edwards had his back turned to the camera; at the time, that made me go "Hmmmmm".

Originally Posted by woodchuck

Another Jaco tune is "Invitation".

Same 'pattern', basically as "Kuru" & "Cha-Cha"...and there's others I'm drawing a blank on right now.

[Juneau]

Originally Posted by crhoton

Another sleeper is "Operation Spirit" by Live. You can do that one fingerstyle and slap. I will play through that one and alternate my approach to get a good warm up.

I have to second the Rocco stuff. Always a good workout.

Great song

Donna Lee has some fast 16th note runs in it doesnt it?

[bearcubs9497]

Tower of Power's live cut of "Soul with a Capital 'S'".

[ptotheATsign]

As you're practicing with other Muse songs, try "Butterflies & Hurricanes" too.

[RHFusillo]

Try "Going Down" from the album Jeff Beck Group.

[poptart]

Ian Drury and the Blockheads - Hit me with your rhythm stick. Great bass line

[Twistad]

For pretty tough stuff, try Scarified by Racer X or Sea of Lies by Symphony X

[The Mock Turtle Regulator]

Simple Minds- new gold dream
the Stranglers- duchess

both continuous 16ths with a pick.

[Vorago]

Come on, come over ; Jaco

[Don W]

The main albums I used to build up my finger style endurance were Iron Maiden's 'Live After Death' and Metallica's 'Kill Em All.'