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Alternate Picking: 4 Exercises for Guitar Speed
A starting point for coordinating both hands and practicing string changes at your own pace.
By Dorica Team4 min read
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Between the strings
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How to build a guitar practice routine that fits your day
A flexible way to move beyond random exercises and make use of your time with the guitar, however long your session is.
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Why Your Guitar Speed Has Plateaued
When a passage stops getting faster, the useful question isn't just how high the BPM goes: it's what changes in the sound and movement.
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How to choose a guitar pick
A few inexpensive picks and one familiar phrase can tell you more than a universal recommendation.
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How to read guitar tabs: a guide to common symbols
From the six strings to bends and legato, learn what the markings mean and try them on your guitar.
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How to Use a Metronome for Guitar Practice
From your first click to a useful practice log: simple exercises for hearing the beat and playing clearly.
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Sweep picking: how it works and where to start
Bring picking, string changes and muting together so your arpeggio sounds like separate notes, not a blurred chord.
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How to synchronize your hands on guitar
A muted note or uneven string change can tell you where to slow down and practice a smaller passage.
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