In this section we’re going to work on your picking skills, specifically, flat picking (ie using a pick).
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In this section we’re going to work on your picking skills, specifically, flat picking (ie using a pick).
Useful Resources:
I have only just started this lesson,and watched a few hours ,and it is worth the money,very good lots of helpful knowledge.
Jonathan,
Is it a good idea to utilize alternate picking when practicing these pick patterns?
Hey Brian, that’s a good question. I suppose my answer is a bit nebulous: not necessarily. 🙂
For the more basic patterns, I don’t see a real advantage, and in fact, in some cases, depending on the effect you want to achieve, it can work against you. For instance, if you want quite a rapid succession through the notes, you might choose to rake your pick across the strings in one direction.
I suppose that’s not a terribly specific answer, is it!