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#299 - How to build picking speed FAST (just do THIS!)
🕑 Added 2023-11-10 15:30:01 +0000 UTCMy friends, it's time for the next workout challenge - this time, it's all about picking again! But there's a twist: you have to switch between different note values and strings (with downstrokes and alternate picking), and the tempo is increasing gradually!
Here are your practice files for this workout: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17nuudX61FeugPIe9RyNql-210RbS8XMn?usp=sharing
IMPORTANT: For some reason, my Guitar Pro software couldn't handle the tempo speeding up for such a long workout (both versions I have kept crashing) so there are no scrolling tabs for this video (only tab screenshots), and the Guitar Pro file only features one repetition at the initial tempo. Until I figure this out, please work with the backing tracks this week - thanks for your patience :)
And as always, here's a Dropbox folder in case Google Drive doesn't work for you: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fvnz7e1ama6rvd1tw952c/h?rlkey=0aln9q41h0w12zs2qu8ww4lmw&dl=0
And here are the 2 course packages I mentioned in this video:
Alternate Picking Masterclass: https://www.patreon.com/posts/204-how-to-build-59575511
Modern Rhythm Guitar Course: https://www.patreon.com/posts/208-modern-play-61019094
Comments
Hillson72
That is the exercise that matches the title is #204
Hillson72
The exercise that matches the video is #204
Jack Roberts
I'm a little confused about the palm muting in this one. It doesn't sound like there's any muting when I listen to it, but the tabs suggest that most of it is. Also, are there any pros or cons to practicing this on an acoustic? I feel like if I can play it on an acoustic, it will be easier on an electric, although it could limit my speed that will limit my playing on an electric?
Rostyslav Kurylyak
Hi. There are tempo errors in the GP file!
Der Sensei
Completed, but those last exercices had me gasping xD
Jordan Eva
I just downloaded the tabs but they are nothing like what's in the video? I'm very confused
Brandon Jimenez
out of all the exercises i feel like this one gave me the biggest break through in terms of form, speed and precision - super proud i wa sable to completed this! \m/
Tomasz Skupin
i had the same problem, probably the small black blocks that hold the strings in the bridge are worn out, so you have to replace them.
Vojtěch Král
Hey guys, i have a problem on my Floyd Rose and i wanted to ask for your advice. My high string keeps slipping out of the locking system on my Floyd Rose. I have tried different strings and I checked the nut on the locking system and it was normal, but i still have this problem. Do you have any tips for me? Thanks for responses and keep shreding.
Alexander Adams
who woulda thought the tremolo picking part is the easy part its the down picking at that fast tempo that killed me
Michael Latham
Heh...I just dug up an older picking challenge that I maxed out at 110 bpm. It's a bit more difficult than this, so it was hard to focus in on why my technique was holding me back. This one seems perfect to figure that out! I think I tend to anchor my right/picking hand, so I'll definitely concentrate on that.
