Picking Technique....what To Do? Options

[mhskeide]

Hi there

Since I`ve joined GMC after playing for three years, I`ve finally found out the excact definition of alternate picking and economy picking(didn`t even have an Idea what it was, but now I even understand the name )

After this revelation, I`ve concluded that my own picking technique consists of a hybrid between the two, I just play what falls naturally (which surprisingly often is economy).

Finally, I present my question: I see so many lessons about them here, and wonder if it`s such a big deal on how you play it..?

This techniques are usually used in solo runs and such, so if I use up- or downstroke on a 1/16 note, the differance in sound is not present for me at all. And if I`m supposed to begin thinking in the middle of a solo about how to pick, the solo is destined to be ruined

So I wondered if people would tell me their experiences and opinions about playing strictly one of them or the sound of them etc.(you get the picture)

Cheers:)

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[Jose Mena]

Hi there

Since I`ve joined GMC after playing for three years, I`ve finally found out the excact definition of alternate picking and economy picking(didn`t even have an Idea what it was, but now I even understand the name )

After this revelation, I`ve concluded that my own picking technique consists of a hybrid between the two, I just play what falls naturally (which surprisingly often is economy).

Finally, I present my question: I see so many lessons about them here, and wonder if it`s such a big deal on how you play it..?

This techniques are usually used in solo runs and such, so if I use up- or downstroke on a 1/16 note, the differance in sound is not present for me at all. And if I`m supposed to begin thinking in the middle of a solo about how to pick, the solo is destined to be ruined

So I wondered if people would tell me their experiences and opinions about playing strictly one of them or the sound of them etc.(you get the picture)

Cheers:)

Hi there, it is really a matter of choice, economy picking sounds smooth, closer to legato, to me a great technique to have at your disposal, to others a big no no as they prefer the aggressiveness of alternate picking.

You will not hear the difference on one single note, you have to play a whole scale run and compare. I am not much of an economy picker, I use it a little for some stuff because I like the sound of it, however it doesn't come natural to me, alternate picking seems more natural and less painful, to others it is the exact opposite.

Now you wouldn't decide which one to do in the middle of a lick, as yo practice more and develop both techniques you will find runs that are easier in economy and others that are easier with alternate, so for your solo you will know exactly the sound you are going for, and it will be evident which one you want to use.

Hope this helps

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