Category Archives: Alternate Picking

Q&A – Alternate Picking

Question: What is the best way to hold the pick when performing fast alternate picking? Answer: Well, I have seen it done differently so many times, it becomes useless to worry about a ‘best’ way. Shawn Lane would tilt the … Continue reading

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Fun with Scales – Alternate Picking – Crazy 8′s

In this video we have a fun little exercise for strengthening your alternate picking skills. Includes numerous fingerings, along with an exercise for strengthening the 3rd and 4th fingers of the left hand. Have fun!! Be sure to Subscribe for … Continue reading

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