It could also be that that G is the best way to transition from the notes that were played before it. I don't know where that run falls within the context of that tune. I imagine Kirk has a good reason for doing it that way. It really is just as easy to do it that way after you have been playing a while. The idea is to train your fingers to go where you want them to, not what is easiest to play other wise no one would play above the 5th fret.
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