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Guitar Picking Techniques
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Tremolo Picking
A technique of playing notes in rapid succession using quick up-and-down picking strokes.
Economy Picking
A technique that combines alternate picking and sweep picking to minimize the movement of the picking hand.
Hybrid Picking
This technique involves using a pick and one or more fingers to play different strings simultaneously.
String Skipping
A technique where the player jumps over one or more strings when picking, used for creating more complex and interesting melodic lines.
Downpicking
A technique where the player uses only downward strokes with the pick, which can produce a heavier attack on the strings.
Alternate Picking
A guitar playing technique that employs strictly alternating downward and upward picking strokes.
Fingerstyle
Playing the guitar by plucking the strings directly with the fingertips, fingernails, or picks attached to fingers.
Sweep Picking
A technique where the pick 'sweeps' across the strings, playing one note per string in a single direction with a fluid motion.
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