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Alternate picking is a more economical way of picking, as opposed to just using down picks. There are other picking methods including directional picking and picking the same way as you would strum a rhythm. However, alternate picking is the best to learn first before moving on to any other more advanced techniques.
Alternate picking exercise 1 and 2
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