alternate picking problems

[rob777vdy]

ok lads thanks very much,i will take on board what your all saying.thanks again.rob

[fefete]

hi rob!!! let me help you a little bit too.
Im playing guitar over 7 years, started doing that thing of Up and Downs picks.
Theres some times that we cannot go beyond our style, so then its where the fast solos that we like to play doesnt show off.

But, once a time ago, I found a little tiny book composed by Frank Gambale, and then I realize that this amazing JazzFusion Man dont always use Up & down. Most times He uses Up,Up,Down,Down Up,Down,Down,Up. Its really amazing. You gain extra speed and real good sound.
Chek it out some clinics of him, besides, he is the best in jazz fusion for me

(sorry for my english :P )

[Sickbean]

Originally Posted by fefete

hi rob!!! let me help you a little bit too.
Im playing guitar over 7 years, started doing that thing of Up and Downs picks.
Theres some times that we cannot go beyond our style, so then its where the fast solos that we like to play doesnt show off.

But, once a time ago, I found a little tiny book composed by Frank Gambale, and then I realize that this amazing JazzFusion Man dont always use Up & down. Most times He uses Up,Up,Down,Down Up,Down,Down,Up. Its really amazing. You gain extra speed and real good sound.
Chek it out some clinics of him, besides, he is the best in jazz fusion for me

(sorry for my english :P )

Your refering to economy picking - great for speed, but I feel you lose a little of the dynamics and rhythm.

Unless you're Frank Gambale of course, he makes it sound great.

[rob777vdy]

Originally Posted by fefete

hi rob!!! let me help you a little bit too.
Im playing guitar over 7 years, started doing that thing of Up and Downs picks.
Theres some times that we cannot go beyond our style, so then its where the fast solos that we like to play doesnt show off.

But, once a time ago, I found a little tiny book composed by Frank Gambale, and then I realize that this amazing JazzFusion Man dont always use Up & down. Most times He uses Up,Up,Down,Down Up,Down,Down,Up. Its really amazing. You gain extra speed and real good sound.
Chek it out some clinics of him, besides, he is the best in jazz fusion for me

(sorry for my english :P )

ah frank gambale now theres a guy who can pick really fast,ok mate cheers ill check it out

[MongoSteve]

This is what i do:
start on b and do 2 notes alt picking then move to high e and do 3 notes ap and finish with 1 note on the b string again, repeat this all the way up an down the neck

Example: starting on b 2-3,e1-2-3,b3
now g 2-3,b1-2-3,g3
hope this helps,

-Steven

[MattyG]

Yea FrankG is incredible, but remember that Alternate Picking and Economy/Speed picking (as Frank names it) are two seperate disciplines IMO.

For me Economy picking comes more naturally, and Alt feels harder, but practice both and you can do no wrong.