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Summary: Straight picking, panatonics, A-harmonic minor are some of the alternate picking techniques that you can engage in while playing your guitar. Learn more in this free video series.
Stephen Haendiges is a seasoned musician, guitarist, teacher, composer and performer with over 15 years of experience. Stephen has recorded and performed in top clubs all around the...read more
"When I'm also picking, sometimes rather just straight picking like. You know, like that or you know, pentatonic. There's other techniques you can use like for example: I'm going to play this in A harmonic minor. Basically, where you're going, playing it almost backwards, you start with the root note, but then play C, B, A. Or you can play it, you know, where you're just going. And, that technique can be used in several different ways but, and also used with the neck pick up, you play fast. Sound like a rock star."
eHow Article: Learn Some Alternate Picking Techniques for the Guitar