Alternate Picking

Alternate Picking, according to me is the base of learning guitar and should be learn't at the very beginning so that you can adapt to it more efficiently. I really don't need to talk about why it is so important, suffice to say without it there is no learning.

Now what is "Alternate Picking". This is basically a method where you use your plectrum to strike a note through the string using the upstroke and down-stroke. In more simpler terms i mean you would have to strike the string using your plectrum downwards and upwards too.

Alternate Picking is most useful in playing guitar solo's and many basic riff's will require you to use the same.

The reason why i stress this should be started with at the beginning is because many people start out playing by only using down-strokes, so when they want to start playing more advanced stuff where alternate picking is required they have to start the whole process of learning it again for it will be a very tedious job for one whose accustomed to down-strokes and not to mention the amount of time you will waste in the process.

If you are still not clear about what alternate picking is i would ask you to refer to any you-tube videos which will depict the same.

Lastly let me sign off on this note, guitar learning is a complicated process at the beginning and let me repeat the beginning, once you get your fingers settled, you shall reap the benefits. I also want to emphasize the fact that it is imperative you do not give up at the start because the start is everthing and will be for a long time.