Alternate Picking - Quarter & Eighth Notes

Core Mechanics
#AlternatePicking
#Beginner

Exercise Description

Start mastering the shift between slow and fast notes! This beginner drill focuses on rhythmic transitions, teaching your hands to stay perfectly synchronized as you change speeds. By strictly alternating downstrokes and upstrokes through shifting subdivisions, you'll build rock-solid timing and control. Keep a steady rhythm, focus on seamless gear shifts without tensing up your picking hand, and watch your overall accuracy soar!

Speed Settings

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Tuning

Move the tab up or down to match your guitar tuning.

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Metronome

Keep the click audible while training.

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Rep
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