Picking Technique....what To Do?
mhskeide
Dec 17 2008, 08:08 PM
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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 tongue.gif )

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..? blink.gif

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 ohmy.gif

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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mhskeide
Dec 17 2008, 09:15 PM
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thanks for your answers!
I`ve actually read on some forums that AP is a little more aggressive sounding if executed properly. And I can definitely notice that EP is a lot smoother, pretty selfexplanatory since the right hand has a easier movement.

I guess my main problem is that I find it to boring to practise at only one type of picking tongue.gif

I`ll think I postpone it to a time when I`m not so stressed about the school and the band and such, since it`s as mentioned not an extremely important thing to take care of temporarily smile.gif

Just as an off-the-topic quest. Is it lazy off me, having played inn almost 4 years (starting to feel a little good as well:) and almost not read any theory? Of course I know the basics of the scales and the modes and so, but no much after that blink.gif
I`m considering spending at least 10-20 minutes each day reading theory from now on, starting out with Andrews great theory guide!

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