It's just moving the pick up and down, right? Kind of, but how do you build it from zero to hero?

The new Alternate Picking Guitar Technique book is finally out to show you how, and it's based on how I taught myself three decades ago.

This method traces the path from pick grip to speed licks, exploring single-string development, string-changing after upstrokes and downstrokes, diatonic and pentatonic sequences, and musical etudes along the way.

It begins simple and ends up at the level of pieces like Flight Of The Bumblebee. There's no jargon or convoluted explanations and the emphasis is put firmly on progressing vocabulary.

Slow and fast audio of every example is included plus backing tracks for the etudes. I also cover how to structure your practice routine to get results in as little as 30 minutes per session.

If you're new to my books, this is a great place to start since the prerequisite for previous experience is pretty low. It's ideal for self-study or for teaching students in private tuition.

Whether you're starting out with alternate picking or have been playing for years and want to get more invested in your technique, this book might provide the roadmap you're looking for.

Paperback, PDF, and Kindle are all available right now virtually worldwide. Click the button below to choose your format.

I sincerely hope this helps you along your journey!

Chris Brooks

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