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Guitar Lesson: Intro to Alternate Picking - Bryce Fitzsimons

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Uploaded by on Aug 21, 2006

This is the first of hopefully many guitar instructional videos. Includes beginner to intermediate alternate picking exercises.

http://bryce.kicks-ass.net

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  • Great playing! Could you tab this lesson?

  • Thanks. The tab appears at 6:38 or so... probably easier just to jump to here or just copy the tab down. It's only 5 notes anyhow, so it shouldn't be too hard to remember.

  • Good video man. You obviously know your stuff. So hopefully you can answer my question. : )

    When playing a series of triplets and going on to a lower string, wouldn't it be more efficient and easier to just use a down stroke on the next string?

    ex. (low e string) down up down .....then....a string (down (instead of up)up down)

    Your wrist is already going in the down direction, so why not continue it?

  • If you can pull it off, sure. But that's economy picking. My lesson is on alternate picking. I think it's good to master this method (first) because it gives you a new sense of control and mastery of the instrument. Plus, once you really get it, it can be faster (thought that's likely debatable). For a good case FOR alternate picking vs economy, watch Steve Morse. For a good case AGAINST, watch Dave Weiner. Have fun!

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  • you sir do not kick ass

  • Hey man i like your videos but you need to grow your hair longer. Let it grow all the way down all the way to the muthafukin' earth!

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  • Hey Bryce,how do you like the direct mounted p/up set up apposed to a guard or ring mounted set up?

  • Nice! I have some sweep and speed picking exercises. Check them out!

  • Damn, Bryce! How'd you learn to play so fast?

  • ultra sloppy.. but your definately great man... ive been playing for 10 yrs and know how much practice it takes to shred

  • Aisle11 / 55647: You guys heckled me first. I didn't do anything to you, and you post about how your guitarist is better than me. First of all, who cares who is better than whom? (besides, this video is over 2 years old) Second, now that you mention it, I don't think your guitarist is anything to write home about either.

  • i wouldnt have thought that would have mattered, he played better than this guy, and i would bet you aswell, post videos before flaming bro

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