Originally Posted by: caponi14I wonna try play some things where i only use alternate picking (some real shredding) but are having a very hard time doing it. Im playing the licks out of timing and can't control my right hand and synch up with the left hand. Only if i do it all SUPER slow.
Sounds like you are going to have to build your alternate picking technique from the ground up. :)
The best way to do this is to
slow down, get it absolutely right, then gradually increase speed with time. This is the only way to ensure accuracy & consistency.
These tutorials will show you how to do it. The focus is on alternate picking for accuracy & consistency in a rock-shred style.
Speedy Ideas Series 1: Building Speed
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=287Speedy Ideas Series 2: Major Scale Patterns
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=928Speedy Ideas Series 3: Minor Scale Patterns
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=929Speedy Ideas Series 4 Advanced Minor Shredding
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=973Speedy Ideas Series 5 Advanced Major Shredding
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=980When you practice, do not go faster than you can accurately. This is frustrating, but will be worth it in the long run. :) Slowly build speed over the course of time. Be patient with yourself.
Remember that when you are playing songs or with your band you can just play your regular style. But in order to get good at alternate picking you must set aside specific practice time dedicated to building speed slowly and accurately. Otherwise, you are only short-changing yourself and will never get it completely right.
Best of success!
Christopher Schlegel
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