Randy's Neoclassical approach was very different to certain other guitarists associated with the genre. Paul Gilbert described it well when comparing Randy & Yoghurt, suggesting that one sounds more aggressive (like pirates slashing at each other), while the other sounds more regal (like a journeying lord & horse trotting about the land). Rhoads tended to double or triple his lead parts, so it made sense that his phrasing was more structured & repeatable. I think it also made it more accessible

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The 2 essentials to play Neoclassical Shred authentically: •Plexi Tone •Economy Picking Learning to play in this style was tough for me, because my stubborn teenage brain didn't even want to consider deviating from Alternate Picking. It was only after many years that I began to question this assumption, and the further I dug, the clearer things became. Almost all of the Swedish Shredder's incredible songs rely on economy picking in one way or another. The good news is, Economy Picking is easier