Unusual picking patterns.

String skipping alternate etude in style of John Petrucci. 160 bpm, 8th note triplets.

Right hand exercise, dressed with famous Cannon Rock chord progression. Bored while practicing with metronome? Check this out. Practice alternate picking with different rhythm values. Improve switching between different speeds in the same tempo - from quarter, through triplets to 16th notes.

Alternate picking etude combined with string skipping. Next step if you already feel comfortable with medium speed picking on one string or those close to each other. Recommended once you're done with Alternate Picking Workout 2 lesson.

The most aggressive-sounding picking there is. NB not for the faint-hearted!

Licks examples and detailed explanations of how to start working on the right hand alternate picking technique, including hand positions, basic mechanics of the movement, pick angles, hand angles, strength management.

This lesson is an alternate picking study that will help you develop strong picking chops. There is only one rule here to remember: use alternate picking only!

Muris presents a lesson based on a GMC member request. If you are new to picking and scales/boxes this is for you! Contains alternate picking for beginner-intermediate, sequences in third intervals...

140 BPM heavy progression - improve your timing and speed!