#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
That is the exercise that matches the title is #204
Hillson72
2024-11-12 15:56:06 +0000 UTCThe exercise that matches the video is #204
Hillson72
2024-11-12 15:54:50 +0000 UTCI'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?
Jack Roberts
2024-07-26 03:34:38 +0000 UTCHi. There are tempo errors in the GP file!
Rostyslav Kurylyak
2024-06-27 19:39:24 +0000 UTCCompleted, but those last exercices had me gasping xD
Der Sensei
2024-02-28 18:15:47 +0000 UTCI just downloaded the tabs but they are nothing like what's in the video? I'm very confused
Jordan Eva
2023-12-21 19:06:19 +0000 UTCout 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/
Brandon Jimenez
2023-12-06 03:27:35 +0000 UTCi 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.
Tomasz Skupin
2023-11-15 13:34:56 +0000 UTCHey 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.
Vojtěch Král
2023-11-12 20:13:59 +0000 UTCwho woulda thought the tremolo picking part is the easy part its the down picking at that fast tempo that killed me
Alexander Adams
2023-11-11 01:14:41 +0000 UTCHeh...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.
Michael Latham
2023-11-10 17:52:53 +0000 UTC
