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Economy Picking - A Lydian

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by David Wallimann

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    • Tags:  Eceonmy picking, Sweep-picking, Lydian

      Economy picking is a very effective way to play fast without overdoing it. Every movement in economy picking is calculated so that all the superfluous is eliminated. The rule is to play alternate picking always except when playing two notes on adjacent strings. Whenever this happens, we will use sweeping to continue the movement started. In other words, if you are playing a note down and need to play the next string, you will continue to play down...

    Economy picking is a very effective way to play fast without overdoing it. Every movement in economy picking is calculated so that all the superfluous is eliminated.
    The rule is to play alternate picking always except when playing two notes on adjacent strings.
    Whenever this happens, we will use sweeping to continue the movement started. In other words, if you are playing a note down and need to play the next string, you will continue to play down...
    This technique might seem complicated at first and might require some preperation to organize your licks so that the sweep is possible, but after a while it gets natural and you'll be able to play with economy picking without having to think about it.

    This lesson is in A Lydian. I provided 4 backing tracks at different speeds for you to work over. For further information, I recommend checking out Franck Gambale who is one of the masters of that technique.

    I hope you have fun learning this!
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    • Question About Economy Picking

      Started by Sabbz Jan 07, 2008 with 5 replies Hi Muris. Before I ask a stupid question, I'd like to take a sec and thank you for the excellent lessons! Yours and Gabriel Leopa... Enter >>

    • Alternate Vs Economy Picking

      Started by Fire Jan 28, 2008 with 8 replies Hi guys Strange things happened: a friend of mine started playing guitar but he isn't alternating clear, he just picks "randomly... Enter >>

    • Alternate Picking Or Economy Picking

      Started by Staples Feb 17, 2008 with 14 replies I've seen this brought up in a lot of debates, and once or twice in posts in your 'ask an instructor' forum. Alternate Pickin... Enter >>

    • Economy Picking

      Started by Pizzoaro Jun 15, 2008 with 4 replies Hey Muris Ok, heres a dumb question... I cant seem to get economy picking right, because i dont know what it is xD So, what is economy p... Enter >>

    • Alternate Or Economy Picking?

      Started by Coffeeman Oct 10, 2007 with 5 replies Hi Muris, I love your picking technique and I want to ask you the following. I was practicing economy picking, I thought I could play f... Enter >>

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