Fast-picking guitarists of the world

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!

Playlist

Fast-picking guitarists of the world
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Technical DifficultiesPaul Gilbert		Formed Mr. Big and became famous worldwide
2	Rising ForceYngwie Malmsteen		Yngwie is a pioneer of shred guitarists.
3	INFERNOMarty Friedman		Became famous by joining Megadeth and was active in Japan
4	Building the ChurchSteve Vai		Steve Vai's innovative guitar playing
5	PanamaEdward Van Halen		Edward Van Halen, legendary rock guitarist
6	Heroes of Our TimeSam Totman / Herman Li		DragonForce's twin-guitar fast shredding
7	No BoundariesMichael Angelo Batio		Michael Angelo is an innovative guitarist
8	VenomChris Impellitteri		A fast-paced solo by a classical guitarist
9	Summer SongJoe Satriani		Joe Satriani's up-tempo rock song
10	Enigma MachineJohn Petrucci		The virtuosic guitarist of Dream Theater
11	StruggleIchika Nito		Ichika Nito’s innovative guitar playing is recognized worldwide.
12	Cliffs of DoverEric Johnson		Characterized by precise picking and catchy phrases
13	CardiologyDaniele Gottardo		A talented Italian guitarist and composer
14	Hot for TeacherGina Gleason		Guitarist from Pennsylvania, metal player
15	Moonlight Sonata on One GuitarMarcin		A talented guitarist from Poland with a unique guitar playing style
16	Impulse VoicesPlini		Purinī is an Australian guitarist.
17	Down the DrainJared James Nichols		A blues rock guitarist with a powerful sound who doesn’t use a pick
18	Playing GodTim Henson		Tim Henson of Polyphia: Technique and Musicality
19	Impressive, really.Mori Hiroto		A singer-songwriter and guitarist from Shiretoko
20	hijouni kireina JYOCHOdaijirō		Daijiro: a technically skilled tapping guitarist
21	Black MasqueradeRitchie Blackmore		Ritchie fused hard rock and baroque music in Rainbow
22	DystopiaKiko Loureiro		A technically skilled guitarist from Brazil
23	Crazy TrainRandy Rhoads		The Legend and Influence of Randy Rhoads
24	Distant ThunderOmura Takayoshi		The talent of the versatile guitarist Takayoshi Ohmura
25	Bark At The Moon LiveJake E Lee		Jake E. Lee’s musical activities and flamboyant guitar playing
26	Looking GlassAllan Holdsworth		Allan Holdsworth's distinctive fast-picking technique
27	FivesGuthrie Govan		Guthrie Govan, a virtuoso guitarist of ultra-fast playing
28	Tears of SaharaTony MacAlpine		Tony MacAlpine’s soulful guitar playing
29	Amphibians Night OutMattias IA Eklundh		Matthias IA is an astonishing guitarist.
30	Race with Devil on Spanish HighwayAl Di Meola		Al Di Meola's overwhelming fast playing
31	Valley Of The KingsJohn Sykes		An emotionally expressive performance by a guitarist
32	The QuestGus G		A world-class, highly skilled guitarist from Greece
33	Tumeni notesSteve Morse		Deep Purple's guitarist
34	Hundred ThousandTony MacAlpine		Tony MacAlpine is a metal guitarist
35	Bodom Beach TerrorAlexi Wildchild Laiho		Alexi Laiho's advanced guitar techniques
36	AltitudesJason Becker		The Value of a Guitarist’s Chronic Illness and Musical Legacy
37	double guitarMichael Angelo Batio		Michael Angelo is a guitarist known for ultra-fast playing.
38	Black MagicReb Beach		Winger’s guitarist, known for tapping technique
39	Solo God (and the power of a Stratocaster)Dave Murray		Dave Murray is the guitarist of Iron Maiden.
40	Sky Overture LiveUli Jon Roth		A German guitarist with a sage-like style
41	Sea of LiesMichael Romeo		Virtuosic guitar of neoclassical metal
42	Welcome to BucketheadlandBuckethead		Bucket-wearing guitarist
43	RISE TO GLORY -8118-Takasaki Akira		The worldwide success of guitarist Akira Takasaki of LOUDNESS
44	Phantom LordDave Mustaine		Dave Mustaine, the central guitarist of Megadeth
45	Mr. ScaryGeorge Lynch		The appeal of George Lynch, the guitarist of Dokken
46	DOCTOR DOCTORMichael Schenker		A German guitarist, active with Scorpions
47	Amazing Kirk Hammett Guitar SoloKirk Hammett		The central guitarist of Metallica
48	Theme of reconciliationKitsutaka Fumihiko		Fumihiko Kitsutaka, the musical brain of Muscular Girl Band.
49	Welcome To The JungleSlash		Slash became famous with Guns N' Roses.
50	Jet FingerYokozeki Atsushi		Atsushi Yokozeki’s overwhelmingly fast shredding guitar
51	country boyAlbert Lee		Albert Lee is a leading figure in the country guitar world.
52	PanteraDimebag Darrell		Dimebag’s distinctive fast-picking guitar
53	slow BluesGeorge Bellas		George Bellas is a shred monster.
54	Voodoo ChildZakk Wylde		Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist
55	Rūku Takamura		Seikima-II’s guitarist, fast playing
56	War PigsAlex Skolnick		Alex Skolnick, guitarist of Testament
57	groove or dieAndy Timmons		Andy Timmons's emotionally rich guitar playing
58	Flight of the BumblebeeTiago Della Vega		Thiago is the fastest guitarist in the world.
59	Death Guitar RiffsChuck Schuldiner		Chuck Schuldiner is the vocalist and guitarist of Death.
60	flamenco a go goSteve Stevens		A piece that ventures into flamenco on an acoustic guitar
61	MeltdownVinnie Moore		Vinnie Moore, master of sweep picking
62	Promises feat. Todd Michael HallTimo Tolkki		Stratovarius guitarist continues to excel after returning to the band
63	Tengakumachiya		Machiya is Wagakki Band's virtuoso guitarist.
64	insane soloFrank Gambale		Fusion guitarist born in Italy
65	Tornado Of SoulsChris Broderick		Tapping technique of guitarists and 7-string
66	Greg Howe Jammin’ on SunnyGreg Howe		Greg Howe is a master of sweep picking.
67	Outworld – WarcryRusty Cooley		Rusty Cooley's intense technical playing
68	Play for YouŌta Katsu		Ota Katsu's fast picking and beautiful fingering are captivating.
69	Jerrys BreakdownJohn 5		Technical guitarist who belonged to Marilyn Manson
70	Incredible K.K. Downing SoloK. K. Downing		Famous guitarist of Judas Priest
71	GravitonsGeroge Bellas		A clear instrumental track where the guitar technique shines