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Alternate Picking Basics

Instructor: Al Joseph
Topic: Technique
Style: Rock
Level: Beginner
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    Alternate Picking Basics - Explanation Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Rock

    Excerpt: Welcome! Today is about tackling alternate picking in an analytical way. Whether you're one of the following... Alternate Picking - (-down-up-down-up-etc.)Economy Picking - (down-up-down-down-up-down-down) ...it doesn't matter. Today is about focusing on synchronizing these hands together to create an even and smooth sound even at huge speeds! Let's ana...

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    Alternate Picking Basics - Ex. 1: Arpeggiated Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Rock

    Excerpt: Here we have Example 1 in an arpeggiated context. Be sure to practice the example using various rhythmic subdivisions (quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, sixteenth notes) 1. Use both hands to play the lick2. Relax3. Take your time (if the tempo is too high, start lower)4. Try singing the lick (realize it)

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    Alternate Picking Basics - Ex. 2: Scallic Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Rock

    Excerpt: Here we have Example 2 in a scallic context. Be sure to practice the example using various rhythmic subdivisions (quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, sixteenth notes) 1. Use both hands to play the lick2. Relax3. Take your time (if the tempo is too high, start lower)4. Try singing the lick (realize it)

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    Alternate Picking Basics - Ex. 3: Intervallic Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Rock

    Excerpt: Here we have Example 3 in an intervallic context. Be sure to practice the example using various rhythmic subdivisions (quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, sixteenth notes) 1. Use both hands to play the lick2. Relax3. Take your time (if the tempo is too high, start lower)4. Try singing the lick (realize it)

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    Alternate Picking Basics - Ex. 4: Pentatonic & Wrap-up Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Rock

    Excerpt: Here we have Example 4 in a pentatonic context. Be sure to practice the example using various rhythmic subdivisions (quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, sixteenth notes) 1. Use both hands to play the lick2. Relax3. Take your time (if the tempo is too high, start lower)4. Try singing the lick (realize it) Thanks for visiting guys. If you have questions t...

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    Alternate Picking Basics - Backing Track Al Joseph
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    Instructor: Al Joseph Level: Beginner Topic: Technique Style: Rock

    Excerpt: Have fun with the backing track folks! All four examples are listed below.

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