Although this may appear to be a scale study, the primary focus is on meter through the use of odd groupings. Practicing odd groupings develops both a stronger internal pulse and the technical control needed to maintain even note placement.
Instead of thinking in terms of time signatures like 5/8, build the rhythmic feel by dividing the notes into 2–3 or 3–2 groupings. Let your picking regulate the evenness and serve as the anchor to lock in the time feel.
