Does anybody have a structured picking routine? - Guitar For ...

by jcbrowns

You are currently viewing our site as a guest which limits your access to many of the great features available. By joining our free community you will gain access to over 100 free guitar lessons , be able to post topics, ask questions and communicate with other members (currently we have over 100,000 guitar players from all over the World). By becoming a member, you will also be able to respond to polls, upload and get feedback on your playing and access many other special features... Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free, so why not join our community today ! Fire up a metronome. Pick the 6th string for 4 beats. Without stopping your picking hand, move to the 5th string for 4 beats. Go all the way to the 1st string and then back to the 6th and start over. Once you get the hang of that, try doing it without looking. For a different variation, try skipping strings. Go from the 6th to the 4th, then to the 5th and to the 3rd till you get to the 1st string. I think Tekker has a link to a metronome in his lessons. If not, just do a google search for one. Threre are a bunch online. But, I finally broke down and bought one (Korg MA-30). I think it was less than $20. The nice thing about having one on hand is I don't have to go to the computer to practice. Sometimes, I just like to get away from the computer. I picked up a Yamaha drum machine for $15 at a yard sale. Now I wouldn't use 80% of the 100 rythms it can do, BUT, the 20 I can use work like a charm to play scales or chords to. It's also alot more fun to practice to a beat. The cool thing is if it's going too fast for you, you can slow it down to a comfortable level. Metronomes are ok and I used one for a long time, but a drummer real or synthisized is a good motivational tool. Keep playing your guitar, you'll get it.

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