To get better at sweep picking on the guitar, it's important to do specific exercises that help your technique and build your muscle memory. Here are some great exercises you can add to your practice routine:

1. Basic Arpeggio Patterns

Start with some easy major and minor arpeggios. Here's a three-note pattern for each:

• Major Arpeggio: Try playing the notes in a C major arpeggio: C, E, and G. Then play them in reverse.
• Minor Arpeggio: Do the same thing with A minor: A, C, and E, then back down.

Exercise: Go back and forth between going up (ascending) and going down (descending), making sure your fingers move smoothly.

2. One-Octave Arpeggios

When you feel comfy with basic arpeggios, try one-octave sweeps. For example:

• Cmaj7 Arpeggio: Play C, E, G, and B.
• Practice going up from C to B and then back down from B to C.

3. Add Strumming Patterns

Combine sweep picking with strumming patterns to make your playing flow better. For example, you can:

• Strum a few downstrokes and then do a sweep on the last note of the chord.

4. Use a Metronome

Always practice with a metronome to help you get faster. Start slow—at around 60 beats per minute—and then speed up gradually while keeping your precision.

5. Play with a Backing Track

Playing along with backing tracks can help you with timing and make your picking sound more musical. Pick tracks in styles you enjoy, like rock or jazz.

By regularly doing these exercises, you'll improve your speed and precision in sweep picking. This will make your guitar playing sound more exciting and expressive. Happy practicing!