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This is how shredders play so fast - here's 6 straight-forward economy picking guitar exercises that relax your right hand and allow you to play smoother and faster

Present six straightforward economy-picking guitar exercises with clear pick-direction notation to relax your right hand and play smoother, faster.

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Hello fellow guitarist! I post a new guitar lesson every week, and this week's is all about economy picking and how to practice it effectively. Economy picking is the technique of picking in the same direction twice when crossing strings. It helps save energy, reduces tension, and allows you to play more smoothly and quickly. I’ve put together several straightforward exercises for you, with tab and notation displayed on-screen—including clear markings for which direction to pick for each note. If you play with a pick and haven’t explored economy picking yet—or if you’re looking for a focused set of exercises to help you master it—this lesson is for you. [**Here's the lesson.**](https://youtu.be/O6OlJnuMUoo) Let me know if you have any questions any time! Cheers, Jared

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This is how shredders play so fast - here's 6 straight-forward economy picking guitar exercises that relax your right hand and allow you to play smoother and faster · Fretboard Atlas