Alternate Picking Mastery Guitar Lessons: Speed/Accuracy

Name: Alternate Picking Mastery Guitar Lessons: Speed/Accuracy
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Guitar Speed/Accuracy Building - 52 Weeks w/ 365 Guitar Plan Alternate Picking Modules, Guitar Lessons Electric/Acoustic

Created byErich Andreas

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Master alternate picking with a year-long plan
Sync left and right hands for better play
Learn from beginner to advanced picking techniques
Weekly new alternate picking exercises
Boost speed and accuracy on guitar
Overcome common alternate picking issues
Tailor lessons to your learning pace
Apply techniques across guitar styles

Course content

2 sections • 61 lectures • 1h 6m total length

Introduction to the Primer Section1:25
focus on the primer section to solidify basics and foundation, review each video title, watch at your pace if needed, and complete the exercises to proceed with confidence.
Proper Posture11:13
Compare folk and classical guitar postures and strap use for standing play. Practice holding the pick with thumb and index finger, keeping the thumb behind the neck for accuracy.
Basic Picking9:16
Master the basic picking technique using the pick rest exercise to build relaxed, controlled motion. Progress from single strings to two-, three-, four-, and five-note patterns for speed and accuracy.
Basic Fretting11:13
Master the basics of fretting by pressing strings with the fingertip just behind the fret, keeping nails trimmed, and using a light touch to prevent muting and buzzing.
How to Read Tablature7:16
Master guitar tablature by reading strings and frets, learning hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, slides, vibrato, and tapping. Compare tablature with standard notation to locate notes quickly.

Welcome to the Alternate Picking Course6:11
Kick off the alternate picking mastery course with 52 sequential exercises from the 365 guitar plan, plus primer videos on posture, fretting, and pick hold, with one lesson per week.
Alternate Picking Technique and Philosophy6:15
Master strict alternate picking and the philosophy behind it: start with easier fingers, use down and up strokes in time, and prioritize accuracy before speed to achieve flow.
About PDF and GPX files3:15
Print and study exercises with PDFs, and practice with GPX files in Guitar Pro. Play, slow down, loop, and change keys in GPX files; use TuxGuitar as an alternative.
Week 1: 2 finger 21s 32s 43s0:17
Master alternative picking techniques to boost speed and accuracy in week 1, focusing on a two-finger approach with 21s, 32s, and 43s patterns.
Week 2: 2 finger 24s 13s0:11
Develop mastery of alternate picking to boost speed and accuracy, with week 2 focusing on two-finger patterns and exercises labeled 24s and 13s.
Week 3: 2 finger 31s 42s0:11
Develop speed and accuracy in alternate picking through week 3, focusing on two finger 31s and 42s.
Week 4: 2 finger 34s 23s 12s0:17
Advance your alternate picking speed and accuracy through week 4 drills using a two-finger technique and timed sequences of 34s, 23s, and 12s.
Introduction To Alternate Picking 3 Notes Per String2:18
Explore three notes per string in alternate picking, maintain a constant down-up pattern, and learn string skipping while staying mindful of asymmetry and slowing down as needed.
Week 5: 123 Triplets0:07
Week 6: 124 Triplets0:07
Boost your alternate picking speed and accuracy by mastering 124 triplets in week 6, as part of the course alternate picking mastery guitar lessons: speed/accuracy.
Week 7: 132 triplets0:07
Develop speed and accuracy in alternate picking through week 7 focused on 132 triplets, building endurance and precision for fast, clean guitar runs.
Week 8: 134 triplets0:07
Master alternate picking at speed and precision through week 8 focused on 134 triplets, building technical fluency and accuracy for fast guitar technique.
Week 9: 142 triplets0:07
Master alternate picking to boost speed and accuracy through week 9 drills centered on 142 triplets.
Week 10: 143 triplets0:07
Practice 143 triplets in week 10 to improve alternate picking speed and accuracy for guitar players.
Week 11: 213 triplets0:07
Practice week 11 focuses on 213 triplets to improve your alternate picking speed and accuracy for guitar mastery.
Week 12: 214 triplets0:07
advance your alternate picking speed and accuracy by tackling week 12's 214 triplets, sharpening precision, timing, and technical control.
Week 13: 231 triplets0:07
Develop mastery of alternate picking speed and accuracy in week 13 through the 231 triplets.
Week 14: 234 triplets0:07
Advance your speed and accuracy with week 14 focus on 234 triplets, applying alternate picking mastery to improve guitar technique.
Week 15: 241 triplets0:07
Master speed and precision in alternate picking through week 15's 241 triplets exercises for guitarists.
Week 16: 243 triplets0:07
Master rapid alternate picking through week 16's 243 triplets, improving speed and accuracy in guitar technique.
Week 17: 312 triplets0:07
Advance alternate picking speed and accuracy through week 17, focusing on 312 triplets to refine picking technique and timing.
Week 18: 314 triplets0:07
Advance precise alternate picking at high speed through week 18 with 314 triplets to boost accuracy and tempo in this guitar technique course.
Week 19: 321 triplets0:07
Week 19 introduces 321 triplets to sharpen alternate picking speed and accuracy in guitar playing.
Week 20: 324 triplets0:07
Advance your alternate picking mastery with week 20 focusing on 324 triplets to boost speed and accuracy in guitar technique.
Week 21: 341 triplets0:07
Master rapid alternate picking through week 21: 341 triplets, boosting speed and accuracy in guitar technique.
Week 22: 342 triplets0:07
Improve speed and accuracy in week 22 by practicing 342 triplets in alternate picking. Practice patterns to master precision and fluidity across triplet sequences.
Week 23: 412 triplets0:07
Develop alternate picking speed and accuracy in week 23 through 412 triplets for this course.
Week 24: 413 triplets0:07
Master alternate picking speed and accuracy by tackling week 24's 413 triplets, reinforcing rhythm, precision, and timing.
Week 25: 421 triplets0:07
Improve speed and accuracy in alternate picking with week 25 focus on 421 triplets, advancing guitar technique through focused practice and precision.
Week 26: 423 triplets0:07
Master alternate picking speed and accuracy by practicing 423 triplets in week 26, integrating precise rhythm and picking patterns.
Week 27: 431 triplets0:07
Develop alternate picking speed and accuracy in guitar lessons by focusing on week 27 431 triplets to advance mastery.
Week 28: 432 triplets0:07
Advance alternate picking speed and accuracy through week 28, focusing on 432 triplets in guitar lessons.
Week 29: 12340:11
Master alternate picking to improve speed and accuracy in week 29, using the 1234 pattern to build precise picking rhythm.
Week 30: 12430:11
Develop mastery of alternate picking for speed and accuracy in week 30 of the course, guiding guitarists toward precise, rapid picking and performance improvement.
Week 31: 13240:11
Advance alternate picking skills with a focus on speed and accuracy in week 31, using the 1324 drill sequence as the core practice for mastery.
Week 32: 13420:11
Advance alternate picking mastery for speed and accuracy through targeted guitar drills in week 32, lesson 1342.
Week 33: 14230:11
Advance your alternate picking mastery by focusing on speed and accuracy in week 33's 1423 exercises, shaping precise picking technique for fast guitar passages.
Week 34: 14320:11
Advance alternate picking mastery in guitar lessons through week 34, focusing on speed and accuracy.
Week 35: 21340:11
Week 36: 21430:11
Master alternate picking to boost guitar speed and accuracy in week 36 of the alternate picking mastery guitar lessons course.
Week 37: 23140:11
Develop your alternate picking mastery to boost speed and accuracy through focused guitar lessons in week 37.
Week 38: 23410:11
Master alternate picking techniques to boost guitar speed and accuracy, guided by week 38 material in this focused course module.
Week 39: 24130:11
Master alternate picking to boost speed and accuracy through week 39 drills 2413. Build consistent picking technique for faster, more precise guitar play.
Week 40: 24310:11
Boost alternate picking speed and accuracy through week 40 2431 in guitar lessons. Advance mastery of alternate picking in guitar lessons.
Week 41: 31240:11
Master alternate picking to increase guitar speed and accuracy through focused practice tailored for this course.
Week 42: 31420:11
Develop precision and speed in alternate picking for guitar through focused week 42 practice, enhancing accuracy and technique mastery.
Week 43: 32140:11
Master alternate picking on guitar with a focus on speed and accuracy in week 43, lesson 3214.
Week 44: 32410:11
Master alternate picking to boost guitar speed and accuracy across week 44 content, lesson 3241.
Week 45: 34120:11
Enhance your alternate picking mastery by practicing speed and accuracy in week 45 of the 3412 sequence, applying precise guitar picking patterns for improved performance.
Week 46: 34210:11
Develop alternate picking speed and accuracy through targeted practice in week 46, employing the 3421 pattern to improve control and precision on the guitar.
Week 47: 41230:11
Advance your skills in alternate picking mastery for guitar by building speed and accuracy during week 47.
Week 48: 41320:11
Boost your guitar speed and accuracy by mastering alternate picking in week 48 of the alternate picking mastery course, focusing on efficient technique and precision.
Week 49: 42130:11
Develop alternate picking speed and accuracy through week 49 drills 4213, guiding guitarists to improve their technique.
Week 50: 42310:11
Improve alternate picking speed and accuracy with week 50 content titled 4231 in this guitar mastery course.
Week 51: 43120:11
Improve your alternate picking speed and accuracy through week 51 drills, focusing on precise timing and fluid fretboard technique in this mastery guitar lesson.
Week 52: 43210:11
Develop speed and accuracy in alternate picking through week 52's 4321 pattern, advancing guitar technique with focused practice and mastery.

Requirements

A guitar.
An understanding that only practice creates greatness.
A desire to learn.

Description

Are you frustrated with the lack of synchronization between your left and right hand while playing guitar? Do you desire more speed and accuracy? Would a thorough, step-by-step plan with a year's worth of exercises, complete with tablature and musical notation, help unlock the guitar player within you?

Welcome to Alternate Picking Mastery Guitar Lessons. This course is the definitive resource for mastering alternate picking and enhancing speed and accuracy with 52 progressively challenging exercises. Here's what you'll experience:

Comprehensive Curriculum: From complete beginner to master, this course guides you through a structured step-by-step journey of alternate picking techniques. Each week introduces new concepts, ensuring a gradual increase in difficulty while maintaining engagement and motivation.
Understanding Alternate Picking: Learn the essence of alternate picking, which involves a strict down-up-down-up pattern contrasting with economy picking. When mastered, this method can significantly elevate your guitar playing across genres.
Dual Focus: These exercises emphasize the picking and fretting hands equally, teaching you how to synchronize them for a holistic approach to guitar playing. This dual focus leads to true fretboard domination.
Designed for All Paces: Whether you spread these lessons over a year or progress quickly, the course is tailored to fit your learning curve.
From Simple to Complex: We start with basic patterns to get you accustomed to the alternate picking technique, gradually introducing more complex exercises to grease the wheels of your playing.
Practical Application: Each lesson comes with tablature and musical notation, allowing you to see, understand, and apply each technique in a practical context, whether you're playing electric or acoustic guitar. Tablature and notation are presented in PDF format for quick viewing and GPX (Guitar Pro) format for slowing down, adding a metronome, changing keys, and other interactive changes.
Real-World Experience: Developed from years of teaching one-on-one, this protocol has been refined through the journey of many guitarists, ensuring it addresses common pitfalls and accelerates learning.

This course isn't just about speed; it's about precision, control, and the joy of playing without the frustration of unsynchronized hands. Embark on this journey to unlock your full potential as a guitarist with "Alternate Picking Mastery Guitar Lessons.

Who this course is for:

This course is for guitar players at any skill level who are looking to master alternate picking. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the basics or an intermediate player aiming to enhance your precision and speed, or even an advanced guitarist seeking to refine your technique, "Alternate Picking Mastery Guitar Lessons" caters to your needs. It's particularly beneficial for those frustrated with hand synchronization, aspiring to increase their playing speed, or anyone desiring a comprehensive, structured approach to improve their guitar playing with a focus on alternate picking techniques.

Alternate Picking Mastery Guitar Lessons: Speed/Accuracy

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Course content

Primer Section5 lectures • 40min

Alternate Picking56 lectures • 26min

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