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Alternate Picking

Course: Lead Guitar Techniques

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Alternate picking is a more economical way of picking, as opposed to just using down picks.

Alternate picking is a more economical way of picking, as opposed to just using down picks. There are other picking methods including directional picking and picking the same way as you would strum a rhythm. However, alternate picking is the best to learn first before moving on to any other more advanced techniques.

Alternate picking exercise 1 and 2

Next Up: Creative String Muting

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Course Outline

Lead Guitar Techniques

Lead Guitar 1 - Course Overview
Alternate Picking
Creative String Muting
Correct String Bending Technique
The Blues Curl
Slides and Phrasing
Hammer On and Pull Off Technique
Vibrato for Lead Guitar
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