Fighting for that initial breakthrough is usually the toughest battle; beyond that, progress is always steady and fast.

The tensions and sensations you feel in your hand when trying to go faster will be those you've probably encountered many times before

Although mentally I fully understood what to do, the physical side of things was as tough for me as for any beginner I'd ever taught.

This is a concept equally vital to single string lead playing, and one that's generally poorly covered if at all.

I'm talking about physical mechanics, plain and simple. Your hands and fingers are the most important tools of the trade. If they're up to