![]() ![]() It makes more sense to start the next note using a down-pick because those notes line up with the down-beat (it usually feels more natural to play downbeat using down-strokes). In the above example, there’s no need to change pick direction after the long-held notes. You should feel why sometimes it makes sense to break out of strict alternate picking. Try playing the above example, then try playing it using strict alternate picking. Here is an example of alternate picking that doesn’t strictly follow the down-up-down-up pattern with every note: That’s fine and is still considered alternate picking. Sometimes you may want to break the strict down-up-down-up pattern and include two down-picks in a row or two up-picks. This is an example of ‘strict’ alternate picking because the pick direction always changes after each note. Notice that the picking direction changes after every note. Learn alternate picking in 17 exercises in this lesson.īy alternating the pick direction, you can play faster with more accuracy and control. In other words, alternate picking is when you pick: down, up, down, up, down, up… ![]() If you pick a note using a down-pick or downstroke, the next note would use an up-pick or upstroke. Alternate Picking ExplainedĪlternate picking is when you continuously switch the pick direction as you pick each note. This guide will help you figure out which picking styles to use in different situations. When you have a song transcription or TAB that doesn’t include picking direction, you need to figure out which picking style to use. While a lot of Guitar TAB or sheet music don’t use any picking symbols, I’ll use these in this guide to make it easier to understand each picking style. Here are the symbols used to indicate different picking directions: The examples used in this guide use Guitar TAB as well as Standard Notation. 8.1 Related Guides and Lessons: Picking Styles in Guitar TAB ![]()
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