Alternate Picking Fast Start - Online Alternate Picking Course
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ATTENTION: FUTURE ALTERNATE PICKING MONSTERS...
\"IF YOU ARE NEW TO ALTERNATE PICKING (AND YOU'RE WILLING TO PRACTICE
FOR JUST 20 MINUTES A DAY), THEN HERE'S HOW YOU CAN QUICKLY START
UNLEASHING YOUR ULTIMATE PICKING POTENTIAL TODAY...\"
FROM: Craig Bassett
Dear fellow guitar fanatic,
Before you read further, I need to say this...
WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO DISCOVER, IS DEFINITELY NOT FOR EVERYONE.
Because of this, we need to get a few quick questions out of the way.
(That way you'll be able to find out as soon as possible whether or
not this is for you).
Please ask yourself the following questions...
* Am I currently able to alternate pick with the speed, fluidity,
and skill that I truly desire?
* Do I have a clear, specific and step-by-step plan to develop my
alternate picking skills?
* Am I currently practicing in such a way that truly maximizes my
alternate picking progress?
IF YOU ANSWERED \"YES\" TO ALL THREE QUESTIONS, THEN YOU DON'T NEED
TO READ ANY FURTHER.
Still with me? Cool...let's get started...
We'll be covering quite a lot of stuff. But I invite you to read
every word carefully. That way you'll be able to accurately judge how
I can help you improve your alternate picking...
DO ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS SOUND FAMILIAR?
YOU ARE UNSURE EXACTLY HOW TO USE YOUR METRONOME FOR MAXIMUM
RESULTS. You've probably already read about the value of using a
metronome. But many guitarists don't know how to effectively use them.
And this lack of understanding how to use such a useful practice tool
can definitely slow down progress to a slow crawl.
YOU FEEL OVERWHELMED BY THE VAST NUMBER OF ALTERNATE PICKING
EXERCISES. There are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of
alternate picking exercises you could practice. So how do you know
which ones are going to benefit you the most? And how do you know
which ones are just a waste of time? This lack of certainty about what
to practice can definitely make you feel unmotivated to practice hard.
YOU DON'T HAVE A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN TO FOLLOW THAT YOU KNOW WILL
WORK. Most books, websites and DVDs give you lots of alternate picking
exercises to practice, but virtually no advice on HOW to practice
those exercises. This lack of detailed instructions can definitely
make it hard for you to progress quickly.
YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH ALTERNATE PICKING AT FAST SPEEDS. Many
guitarists can alternate pick accurately at slow speeds, but lack the
ability to pick fast. Their hands get out of synch which makes the
picking sound choppy, unsmooth and amateurish.
YOU OFTEN FEEL LIKE YOU'VE HIT A BRICK WALL WITH YOUR ALTERNATE
PICKING PROGRESS. Guitar players often hit a certain level with their
alternate picking, but then they get stuck. Their ability reaches a
certain level, but then it stays there. To make matters worse, some
guitarists never learn to bust out of their plateau. They have the
desire to get better, but are not sure how to improve.
YOUR ALTERNATE PICKING LACKS CONSISTENCY. Many guitarists find that
they sometimes hit the wrong strings when they pick. And this causes
them to have to look at their picking hand when they play. And this
can definitely make you feel less confident about your abilities as a
guitarist.
YOUR ALTERNATE PICKING TECHNIQUE IS NOT EFFORTLESS YET. It can be
really frustrating seeing your favorite guitarists alternate picking
with such precision, fluidity and skill...but at the same time feeling
that you lack the talent to play like they do. Often guitar players
see players they admire but have no idea what specific steps they need
to take to start developing a similar level of alternate picking
ability.
If you can relate to any of the above problems, then you are
definitely not alone. I've met many guitarists who feel the same way.
Heck...when I was first learning to alternate picking, I had the same
problems! :-)
IF THESE ALTERNATE PICKING PROBLEMS ARE SO COMMON, WHAT'S THE
SOLUTION?
When I first started playing lead guitar I bought a whole bunch of
books and videos on guitar technique. I'm not exactly sure how
many...but I know it was a LOT!
And although many of them covered alternate picking technique, they
didn't tell me what I wanted to learn...
SPECIFIC DETAILS ON HOW TO PRACTICE ALTERNATE PICKING.
They usually gave a whole bunch of alternate picking exercises but
gave very little instruction on how to practice those exercises. They
gave very general advice like...
* Start out slow, and gradually speed up.
* Use a metronome.
The truth is, I found most of the advice in the books and videos
mostly useless. (And the players on the videos often seemed more
interested in showing off than teaching!).
And I know I'm not alone...
Many of the guitarists who start lessons with me have felt the same
frustration with the books and DVDs that they've bought. They felt
like the books and DVDs told them WHAT to practice, but gave no
valuable advice on HOW to practice. And this is crazy because...
The truth is that NO alternate picking exercise will work if you
don't know how to practice it in an effective way.
WHICH IS WHY I CREATED THE ALTERNATE PICKING FAST START SYSTEM...
The Alternate Picking Fast Start System is a intensive 12-month
online course aimed at electric guitarists serious about getting good
at alternate picking.
If you are new to alternate picking and would like to maximize your
progress, then it may be for you.
What I've done with this course is to reveal some valuable
information and practice strategies that will...
* Help you learn how to use a metronome in an effective way.
* Improve your timing dramatically.
* Help you to understand how to effectively program your muscle
memory.
* Safely and effectively increase your alternate picking speed.
* Help you to understand some very important picking mechanics that
need to be mastered in order to become an excellent alternate picker.
* Help you develop a rock-solid foundation of alternate picking
technique that will help you progress to a more advanced level.
IMPORTANT:
It's not my intention to "hard-sell" you here. Frankly, it's not my
style. I know that The Alternate Picking Fast Start System will really
help a lot of people. But I also know...IT WON'T BE FOR EVERYONE. Not
everyone will want it or need it. :-)
Instead, I'll just give you some detail about what you'll get when
you join. That way you can decide whether or not it's for you. Fair
enough?
WHAT THE ALTERNATE PICKING FAST START SYSTEM IS COMPRISED OF...
INITIAL TESTING
Before you start doing intensive practice on alternate picking it is
critical to test your current level.
Why?
For a few reasons...
* IT ALLOWS YOU TO MAKE AN HONEST APPRAISAL OF YOUR CURRENT LEVEL.
You need to be able to clearly see what your strengths and weaknesses
are. It is especially important to find out what your weaknesses are.
Many guitarists often neglect working on their weaknesses because they
aren't aware of them. (For example: I'm sure you've probably heard
guitarists who have lousy timing, but they aren't aware of it!).
* IT ALLOWS YOU TO KNOW WHERE TO FOCUS YOUR ENERGY. Many guitar
players have extremely limited free time to practice. By knowing your
weaknesses you can focus most of your practice time on areas where you
are weak.
* IT ALLOWS YOU TO ACCURATELY GAUGE YOUR PROGRESS. If you know your
current level of alternate ability you are able to use it as a
benchmark. Over the months and years you can compare your new level to
that of your starting out level. In other words, you can see proof
that you are getting better.
YOU DISCOVER THE 3 SPECIFIC METHODS NEEDED TO ACCURATELY TEST YOUR
CURRENT LEVEL. This allows you to progress much faster, because you'll
know what specific things you need to focus on.
YOU'LL LEARN TO EVALUATE JUST HOW GOOD YOUR CURRENT TIMING IS. By
looking at four specific measurements you'll discover whether-or-not
you have crippling timing weaknesses that need addressing. (Often
guitarists never find out about these weaknesses, and this causes them
to progress at an extremely slow rate!).
YOU'LL DISCOVER HOW OFTEN YOU NEED TO TEST YOUR ALTERNATE PICKING TO
MAXIMIZE YOUR PROGRESS. (This is essential information, because if you
get this wrong it can cause you to feel discouraged and unmotivated!).
BASIC TIMING EXERCISES
Timing is critical. To put it bluntly, guitar players with bad timing
suck!
OK...maybe that's a bit harsh. :-)
But you probably already realize that all the alternate picking
greats have awesome timing. And if you want to play like them, then
you'll need to develop awesome timing as well!
YOU'LL GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME ESSENTIAL RHYTHMIC THEORY.
Understanding this theory will help you to alternate pick with more
accuracy, control and confidence.
YOU'LL DEVELOP A STRONG TIMING FOUNDATION THAT WILL ENABLE YOU TO
LEARN TO ALTERNATE PICK AT FAST SPEEDS. I've noticed over the years
that the better my students get at timing, the faster they can play.
YOU'LL DISCOVER HOW TO PLAY IN TIME WHEN USING A METRONOME. This will
allow you to confidently use a metronome in a way that will maximize
your progress.
YOU'LL LEARN TO MASTER SIX BASIC TIMING EXERCISES. These will help
you to fine-tune your rhythmic perception. And this improved rhythmic
perception will allow you to play with greater accuracy, more control
and increase your ability to play faster.
I should point out now that timing is probably one of the most
critical parts of alternate picking. And the more you work on it, the
better your alternate picking will get. Let me explain why. Please
check out the diagram below...
When you alternate pick you are essentially doing two things...
* Making left hand movements. (I'm assuming you are playing fretted
notes rather than just open strings).
* Making right hand movements.
Simple enough huh?
Well, unfortunately a third variable makes it much more challenging.
And that third variable is TIMING. The real challenge with alternate
picking is making sure that the left hand movements are perfectly in
time with the right hand movements. Even if they are just a bit out of
time with each other, the results will be pretty bad!
And on the flip side, the more you learn to synchronize the left and
right hand movements the better. You'll find that over time you'll be
able to develop a smooth, fluid and fast alternate picking technique.
SYNCHRONIZATION EXERCISES
In this module we take a look at some exercises to develop the
co-ordination between your right and left hands. I call these
synchronization exercises.
What do I mean by synchronization?
Synchronization is how well your left and right hands work together.
When you pick a note, your left hand should press down at exactly the
same time the pick hits the string. If your left hand presses down
before or after you pick, then your hands are not synchronized. This
can often result in a choppy sound or buzzing notes.
YOU'LL DISCOVER FOUR SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL EXERCISES THAT IMPROVE YOUR
SYNCHRONIZATION. These will help you to get your hands working as a
team. And this will allow you to play faster and with more accuracy.
YOU'LL UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHEN YOU SHOULD PRACTICE WITH A CLEAN TONE,
AND WHEN YOU SHOULD PRACTICE WITH A DISTORTED TONE. Getting this wrong
can definitely slow down your progress!
YOU'LL LEARN TO PLAY WITH A RELAXED AND VERY ECONOMICAL PLAYING
TECHNIQUE. This helps you to avoid playing injuries. It also helps you
to play faster. (The smaller your playing motions are, the less time
those motions take to execute. And this means that you GREATLY
increase your speed potential).
YOU'LL DISCOVER THE BEST WAY TO PLAY CLEANLY WHEN USING DISTORTION.
By understanding this you'll be able to play more cleanly. And this
will make your sound much more professional.
SINGLE STRING SCALE EXERCISES
This module expands upon the technique and skill that you will
develop in the last module.
YOU’LL DISCOVER SIX EXERCISES THAT HELP YOU MASTER ONE OF THE MOST
POWERFUL WAYS OF LEARNING SCALES. This is important. These exercises
will not only improve your alternate picking, they will also improve
your fretboard knowledge. And this will allow you to solo more
musically in a much more confident way.
YOU’LL DEVELOP YOUR ABILITY TO SYNCHRONIZE BOTH YOUR HANDS EVEN
FURTHER. Your hands will learn to work together in a powerful way,
allowing you to develop even more speed.
YOU'LL BUILD A POWERFUL FOUNDATION OF SCALE TECHNIQUE. Let's face it,
many alternate picking licks use scales. So as your scale technique
grows, so will your ability to learn licks faster. And this in turn,
will allow you to improvise and learn solos much more confidently.
TWO NOTE ALTERNATE PICKING MECHANIC EXERCISES
After working through the earlier modules, you are now VERY
comfortable with alternate picking on a single string. You are now
ready for the next step. And what is that next step? It's simply
this...
BEING ABLE TO CHANGE STRINGS WHILE MAINTAINING A CONSTANT ALTERNATE
PICKING MOTION.
This sounds simple enough. But did you realize that the vast majority
of guitarists never truly master this skill? They reach a certain
level of competence, but never go beyond it.
I don't want this to happen to you. I want you to develop the
knowledge and skill to overcome almost any alternate picking
challenge!
YOU'LL DISCOVER THE ONLY TWO WAYS TO CHANGE STRINGS USING ALTERNATE
PICKING. Understanding this will allow you to analyze and master ANY
alternate picking exercise or lick. And this will greatly improve your
confidence in your abilities as a guitarist.
YOU'LL GAIN A SOLID UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY WITH BOTH OUTSIDE AND
INSIDE PICKING. This will give you the basic foundation of technique
that will make you a very versatile alternate picker. And this
versatility of picking technique allows you to master a greater
variety of licks and other musical materials.
YOU'LL LEARN FOUR SHORT EXERCISES THAT ARE SIMPLE TO LEARN, BUT
EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE. These exercises are extremely important as they
isolate the main difficulty of alternate picking. (Being able to
change strings while maintaining a constant down-up picking motion).
This challenge of changing strings is one that a huge number of
players never master. And I want YOU to be one of the few who actually
take the time to master it. Imagine how great you'll feel when you
have finally overcome this challenge!
SCALE PATTERN EXERCISES
In the last module we looked at two note alternate picking mechanics.
In this module we are going to take a look at some scale pattern
exercises.
Scale pattern exercises are an essential component of developing
excellent alternate picking technique. In fact, it's rare to find a
good alternate picker who hasn't practiced at least some scale pattern
exercises. For that reason, this module will help your alternate
picking a LOT...
YOU'LL DISCOVER HOW TO COMBINE WRIST AND FOREARM MOVEMENT WHEN
ALTERNATE PICKING. Once you get used to this way of picking you'll be
able to play through scales and scale-based licks with speed,
precision, relaxation and confidence.
YOU'LL GAIN SKILL AND CONFIDENCE WITH THE FOUR POSSIBLE ALTERNATE
PICKING MECHANICS THAT YOUR PICKING HAND USES TO CHANGE STRINGS.
Understanding and mastering these basic mechanics will give you the
foundation to tackle virtually any alternate picking challenge. You'll
be able to analyze the picking mechanics of licks and exercises that
you are learning. And this will allow you to learn them faster.
YOU'LL LEARN FOUR EXTREMELY USEFUL SCALE PATTERN EXERCISES. Although
there's almost an infinite number of possible scale pattern exercises,
I've found that people progress MUCH faster if they just focus on a
few at a time. So I've hand-selected four exercises that allow you to
develop your alternate picking with laser-focused precision. (Why
practice dozens of exercises, when just a few will give you the same
results?).
YOU'LL GAIN MASTERY OVER TWO POWERFUL 6 NOTE PICKING PATTERNS. These
sorts of patterns are used by alternate picking masters like Paul
Gilbert, John Petrucci and Michael Angelo Batio. Although these
picking patterns are simple, once mastered they are a master key that
unlocks terrifying picking speed. (You can create MANY great sounding
licks just from these two picking patterns alone!).
FOUR NOTE ALTERNATE PICKING MECHANICS
In this module we go more indepth into picking mechanics. This
section will keep you busy for quite a while. But the results will
definitely make the effort worthwhile! :-)
YOU'LL DISCOVER 12 DIFFERENT PICKING MECHANICS. Each mechanic is four
notes long. And once mastered will develop your picking-hand muscle
memory to a very high level. This means that you will be able to learn
and master new exercises and licks at a much faster rate.
YOU'LL MASTER EXERCISES ON DIFFERENT PAIRS OF STRINGS. This is
critical. By getting very comfortable with alternate picking on ANY
string, you'll become a much more competent picker. You'll unlock the
abilty to pick any string without having to think. Just imagine how
cool it will feel to have your picking hand go to the right string at
exactly the right time!
GRAB 12 MONTHS ACCESS TO THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION NOW...
At the time of writing this, my standard rate for one-on-one guitar
lessons is $80 per 45-minute lesson. And to cover everything in this
course it could take as many as seven one-on-one lessons with me. SO
YOU COULD QUITE EASILY HAVE TO PAY UP TO $560 TO LEARN THE MATERIAL
COVERED IN THIS COURSE.
I realize that not everyone has the means to afford that. And that is
one of the reasons that I structured these lessons as an online
course...
The huge advantage of an online course is it allows me to help you
outside of the confines of one-on-one guitar lessons. Because I don't
have to personally teach everyone who does the course, I can charge
you MUCH less for exactly the same information...
TODAY I AM OFFERING YOU A FULL 12-MONTHS ACCESS TO THE ALTERNATE
PICKING FAST START SYSTEM FOR A ONE-TIME SMALL INVESTMENT OF JUST: $47
(US DOLLARS).
This small investment works out to be just $3.92 per month. (That's
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These bonus lessons are specially engineered to help you to maximize
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Now...let's take this guarantee one step further. I want you to feel
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guitar educator and my reputation is on the line...
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All the best,
Craig Bassett
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