Economy Picking is the shredder’s secret weapon
Ahoy there, fellow Shred enthusiast!
If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for ways to improve your playing and take your shredding to the next level. Well, look no further because I’ve got just the trick for you: guitar economy picking.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Economy picking? That sounds boring and tedious. I want to learn how to shred, not save money at the grocery store.” But trust
me, my friends, economy picking is anything but dull. In fact, it’s the key to smooth and effortless shredding.
For those of you who may not be familiar with the term, economy picking is a technique where you combine alternate picking with a little sweep picking when playing consecutive notes on adjacent strings. This allows you to pick the strings more efficiently and replaces the need for awkward string skipping when alternate picking across multiple strings.
But enough with the technical jargon, let’s get to the good stuff. Why is economy picking the key to smooth and effortless shredding, you ask? Well, for one, it allows you to play faster and more fluidly. By switching from alternate picking to sweep picking when a passage occurs on adjacent strings, you can play more quickly and easily which will result in faster and more seamless playing.
Another advantage of economy picking is that it eliminates the need for that pesky string skipping that can occur when alternate picking across multiple strings. This can be especially helpful for beginners who may struggle with the coordination required for string skipping. With economy picking, you can play complex melodies and arpeggios without having to worry about skipping strings with the pick.
But perhaps the biggest benefit of economy picking is that it allows you to focus on other aspects of your playing, such as your fretting hand or your timing. By eliminating the need to constantly alternate pick or skip strings, you can concentrate on other aspects of your playing, resulting in a more well-rounded and polished performance.
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So, there you have it, folks. If you want to take your shredding to the next level and play like a pro, give economy picking a try. It may not be the most exciting or flashy technique, but it’s definitely worth learning if you want to play smoothly and effortlessly. It may be a mostly hidden advantage, but it’s a pretty serious advantage.
Shred on!
-Anton