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Hello and welcome to some crazy picking. In this lesson we'll discuss the picking technique called Outside-Inside Picking. It's actually quite simple,
Let's take a look at Example 1. It's a group of 5 notes descending and ascending. The first note is picked with an upstroke and then followed by two pull-offs. After that, it's back to basic alternate picking with down/up, and so fourth. As you can see, it will come out just perfectly.
Video - Example 1
OK, let's move to Example 2. I have added three extra notes to give it a little more kick. It sounds really cool and fluent. As you can see, I am adding only one upstroke to the additional three notes and then two pull-offs. I love this one!
Video - Example 2
Alright, the next step is to combine Example 1 and 2 and you get a little twisted lick - Example 3. Have a look and listen.
Video - Example 3
Ready for more? OK, here we go. Example 4 is a nice little string skipping lick, utilizing Example 1. This is one of the typical applications for the Outside-inside Picking technique. It's a Pentatonic/Chromatic Shape. Not very musical, but definitely a good workout. Try to come up with your own ideas, using this technique.
Video - Example 4
OK, here is the last example for this lesson. Example 5 uses the picking idea in Example 2. It is a D major, ascending, two string scale run. It's really cool, and has a very liquid sound. Play it slow and make sure that you hit all the right notes. Remember: speed is a byproduct of accuracy.
Video - Example 5 - Fast
Video - Example 5 - Slow
I hope you enjoyed this lesson. Please feel free to visit my web site for more information and to purchase my latest release "The Lightspeeder". I am also offering advanced guitar lesson courses through National Guitar Workshop's WorkshopLive web site.
German Schauss is a guitarist born in Germany who attended the Munich Guitar Institute (MGI) in 1996 and was voted the fastest guitar player.
Recently, Schauss finished his education at Berklee College of Music with a Bachelors Degree in Professional Music, graduating with honors.
His latest CD is entitled "The Lightspeeder", a collection of seven neo-classical progressive instrumentals designed to shock and awe.
