Fast-picking guitarists of the world

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Among guitarists, isn’t fast playing often a hot topic? If you actually play guitar yourself, you’ve probably admired it at least once.

And even if you’re not a guitarist, there are likely many people who love fast guitar playing in certain genres.

In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of guitarists famous for their speed! You’ll be blown away by their performances as showcased in real songs.

From world-renowned legends to Japan’s premier players, this is a must-read for fans of fast playing!

Fast-playing guitarists of the world (71–80)

GravitonsGeroge Bellas

George Bellas – “Gravitons”

GravitonsGeroge Bellas

It’s an instrumental track where a jaw-dropping guitar solo goes wild within a high-quality song.

For a guitarist of this style, the distortion is restrained and the tone is clear.

You can sense the confidence to rely on this sound precisely because the technique is solid—an absolutely outstanding number.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a whole lineup of super guitarists showing off incredible speed picking.

There were loads of players whose technique was so amazing it made you laugh in disbelief.

And among them, the truly popular guitarists stand out not just for their speed—that’s the real appeal.

Try exploring the hidden qualities behind their fast playing, like melodic sense, timing, expressiveness, and precision.