Upstroke Metal Patterns Lesson

Upstroke Metal Patterns

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  • Hey guys!

    In this lesson, we focus on alternate picking and I prepared a sequence of patterns that are strongly focused on the upstroke movement.


    I recommend working on these patterns at a slow tempo, focusing on single movements. Then, increase the speed gradually.



    Guitar : Ibanez AZ2402

    Equipment : Laney IRT- Sls + Torpedo Captor X + Apollo Twin Duo

    Tempo : 140 bpm

    Time Signature : 4/4

    Chord progression

    || E5 | % | % | E5 C5/G D5/A D#5/A#|

    | E5 | % | % | E5 C5/G D5/A D#5/A#|

    | C5 | B5 C5 | E5 | G5 |

    | C5 | B5 C5 | E5 | % |

    | C5 | % | D5 | % |

    | Em Cadd9 | % | Emadd9 Dadd9 Cadd9 | % |

    | Em Dadd9 Cadd9 | % | Em Dadd9 Cadd9 | % ||




    Key signature : E Phrygian


    Techniques used :

    - Alternate Picking
    - Hammer On/Pull Off
    - Sweep Picking
    - Legato



    Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)
















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