The Last Word on Alternate Picking

**MatsP** · 07-09-2021, 01:55 AM

The Last Word on Alternate Picking

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**Donplaysguitar** · 07-09-2021, 05:10 PM

I always thought the last word was "work on your down-ups, man".

**MatsP** · 07-10-2021, 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by Donplaysguitar

I always thought the last word was "work on your down-ups, man".

Certainly, but why use excessive motion?

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**Donplaysguitar** · 07-10-2021, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by MatsP

Certainly, but why use excessive motion?

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Because it sounds better and helps you keep time? OTOH there are passages that don’t make sense and warrant other approaches...

**MatsP** · 07-10-2021, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Donplaysguitar

Because it sounds better and helps you keep time? OTOH there are passages that don’t make sense and warrant other approaches...

Check out the beginning of this video. The guy uses EXTREMELY economical motions in the same way as I described it, and I have nothing to complain about regarding either sound or timing. You will get a lot more noise if you use larger motions, in fact.

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**Donplaysguitar** · 07-10-2021, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by MatsP

Check out the beginning of this video. The guy uses EXTREMELY economical motions in the same way as I described it, and I have nothing to complain about regarding either sound or timing. You will get a lot more noise if you use larger motions, in fact.

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im not certain I follow you, sorry. Are you saying he uses strict alternate or some hybrid or what? Can you elaborate please? Thx.