ROB BALDUCCI "TOTAL GUITAR"
Alternate Picking Exercises


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1. Pick as written. (use alternate picking only).

2. Play each exercise twice on each string. Starting at the 1st fret (high E) 1st string and then work yourself twice on the 2nd string (B) 1st fret etc.........until you play the exercise on the 6th string (low E) 1st fret. Then continue this way until the 12th fret.
Then start with the 2nd exercise and do the same until all columns are complete.

3. Pick ascending and descending on single strings.
(use alternate picking only)

****** Make sure to do all exercises with metronome ******

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