What kind of guitar exercise is "the caterpillar"?

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What does it consist in and how do you practice it?

luser droog · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-30 15:33:36Z

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See: this link for detailed instructions. It's walking up the strings of the guitar while keeping your fingers in position.

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answered Jan 13, 2011 at 21:36

Don

Ok! I actually knew this exercise, but I didn't know it was called like this ;)
– reg
Jan 13, 2011 at 21:39
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@reg Check also the intro tab of the song Erotomania by Dream Theater for a crippled caterpillar.
– user1306
Mar 30, 2013 at 15:49

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