This short lesson demonstrates how to develop accurate and precise alternate picking, not concentrating on speed but on achieving a clean and aggressive sound at any speed.

For beginners ready to move on from chord strumming. The exercise is prepared with harmonic content to make practicing more interesting.

Licks examples and detailed explanations of how to start working on the right hand alternate picking technique, including hand positions, basic mechanics of the movement, pick angles, hand angles, strength management.

Moderate tempo (8th notes in 160 bpm), neoclassical picking practice, combined with basic major and minor shapes. Palm muting added to make "question-response" contrast. Good warm-up for beginner alternate pickers.

Children of Bodom style etude, that combines alternate and sweep picking.

Simple 16th note exercises to help you develop your alternate picking.

Speed picking workout, showcasing different techniques of alternate picking - hand, wrist and pick angles. Get familiar with a few approaches and choose the best solutions for Your own playing.

The most aggressive-sounding picking there is. NB not for the faint-hearted!

140 BPM heavy progression - improve your timing and speed!