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