[Guitar Techniques] Economy Picking vs. Directional Picking

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  • Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
  • Learn & master Economy Picking and Directional Picking with these easy speed picking exercises.
    This video shows you exactly how to improve your guitar speed using inside picking techniques.
    Here’s what you’ll learn in this action-packed guide:
    First, you’ll learn the very important differences between Economy Picking, Directional Picking and Inside Picking.
    Next, I’ll show you a specific set of guitar picking exercises that work with all 3 techniques.
    I’ll then teach you how to practice them so that you can increasing your picking speed quickly. You also learn how improving your picking is much easier to do when your picking motions are efficient - I’ll show you how to do this.
    Then, I’ll show demonstrate small variations in the picking exercises so that you can use them to create real music (I dislike boring useless exercises just as much as you probably do).
    Finally, I’ll give you tips on how to practice these picking techniques so that you know what to do to advance your guitar playing and speed picking.
    If you’ve struggled with any of these picking techniques (economy, directional or inside picking) in the past, I’ll teach you how to learn & master them, how to practice them and how to use them.
    Discover the guitar speed secrets guitarists are using to play 10% faster in 1 day and how you can do it too: tomhess.net/10Percent
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  • @durz_3769
    @durz_3769 2 года назад +43

    Man, I've been alternate picking literally EVERYTHING that I do, so when I'm trying to learn something sort of fast, its so difficult and frustrating. but i watched this video and just tried it, then tried to apply it to all those solos I could never play, and oh my goodness its so much more comfortable and cleaner, definitely watching more videos

  • @adriankovacs4133
    @adriankovacs4133 4 года назад +24

    Tom Hess is amazing teacher imo

  • @jamesmay3446
    @jamesmay3446 Год назад +5

    I've been playing for 19 years, and it's honestly been a really long time since I had an "aha" moment with playing. I'm trash at this exercise right now, but I can feel the latent speed wanting to be unlocked. Thank you so much for this.

  • @markwalzel7161
    @markwalzel7161 3 года назад +6

    Hi I'm Mark, I always played guitar by ear and tabs since I was young. We didn't have guitar in grade school so I never was able to learn the correct way of playing guitar. I did play clarinet for 8 years in grade school but that was never my passion. I'm 51 now and growing up with friends that did play guitar somewhat helped a lot but they did not know how to teach. For now I've decided to learn the right way, and with a lot more time on my hands now I'm able to do that. Between you, Troy Grady, Paul Gilbert, Michael Angelo Batio, and a few more I'm finally starting to unlock everything I should've learned back in the day. I'm thoroughly excited that everything is starting to click now and I can start again knowing the correct way to play. Thank you for that knowledge and thank you for caring enough to show people how to play guitar.

  • @mikephilippov8735
    @mikephilippov8735 4 года назад +23

    The idea of efficiency being a key to speed is a game changer! Thanks Tom Hess! On another note, true story: you finally convinced me to go all in with directional picking (after I first started doing it instinctively on my own, then was convinced by another teacher to switch to strict alternate picking). It was a pain in the ass to change my technique 3 times, but was so worth it! Thank you :)

  • @mrs.hollerbredkennels-jana7891
    @mrs.hollerbredkennels-jana7891 3 года назад +1

    Words cannot describe how great of a teacher that I think you are & how GRATEFUL I am that you do these lessons. I have struggled with these types of different picking styles for over a year. Thank u so much!!!!

  • @zeldamage001
    @zeldamage001 4 года назад +4

    So what is directional picking exactly? To me, the examples are just exercises for economy picking. What's the difference between directional and economy?

  • @A20Y11
    @A20Y11 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for such a clear explanation of these picking methods!

  • @leosmith5266
    @leosmith5266 4 года назад +5

    Great breakdown of the difference between economy and directional. I favor directional myself because I don't want to have to plan technical things out, especially during improvisation when I have plenty of other things to consider. Cool exercises, too. Thanks!

  • @Guitarmalade
    @Guitarmalade 2 года назад +2

    This is great. I never really got into economy picking and always assumed Yngwie was using alternate picking. The opening run on the I am A Viking solo is incredible. That whole solo is fantastic!

  • @funclips5958
    @funclips5958 Год назад +2

    The best explainiation on you tube 😊

  • @isolateddemon9438
    @isolateddemon9438 4 года назад +1

    Pure wisdom...starting now!

  • @user-kj1ql9dk3n
    @user-kj1ql9dk3n 4 года назад +1

    Finally the difference between the two techniques has been explained!

  • @williambapela6033
    @williambapela6033 4 месяца назад

    Great guitar step wise guide with patience.
    That you Tom.

  • @marcusmorf
    @marcusmorf 4 года назад +4

    Excellent information, I am even more impressed by your teaching methods... thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @yuguitar93
    @yuguitar93 3 года назад

    Great tutorial! Keep up with the good work!

  • @cakepopgirl7874
    @cakepopgirl7874 2 года назад

    Awsome. It finally clicks. Mr Hess you have something here. Thank you.

  • @hieuphan448
    @hieuphan448 2 года назад

    it;s really clearly one, thank you very much

  • @jacebastian7192
    @jacebastian7192 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video lesson! It really helped me clear up the difference between economy picking and directional picking... and why directional picking is SO much better! Thanks for sharing!

  • @alboeck5641
    @alboeck5641 3 года назад

    Hi Tom, Another great, well taught lesson, sensei! Your teaching style is very similar to my martial arts masters' ! Been doing that 45 years & still learn continually...just like music, too! Thanx.

  • @suezeeque1
    @suezeeque1 4 года назад +3

    Awesome, thank you for this video!

  • @ashesi4541
    @ashesi4541 Месяц назад

    GREAT Video Thank you

  • @JonEleyetGuitar
    @JonEleyetGuitar 4 года назад

    Thanks for this! What stood out to me was taking breaks between sets. Normally, I just practice an exercise over and over again without breaks before moving on to the next exercise and practicing it over and over without breaks. I'm going to try practicing things for shorter amounts of time, but rotating between them and see if it helps.

  • @riker475
    @riker475 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Tom Hess. Great video and lesson. Jumping between 5 & 6 is pretty cool. I'll use these to really try to get some speed.

  • @guitarlessonsatsolutionmus974
    @guitarlessonsatsolutionmus974 4 года назад +2

    Awesome Video, thanks for breaking it down in such great detail

  • @emanuelmunozavilez7812
    @emanuelmunozavilez7812 4 года назад

    Hey man! What a great video. Thanks for this lessons and your useful advices. Cheers from Chile! 🇨🇱

  • @anselmi2010
    @anselmi2010 Год назад

    I really was looking how to improve my speed on the picking hand , find yours exercising fanrastic , let you know my improvement as soon get there , thank you 🎵🎶🎼🎸🙏

  • @fernandoblengio
    @fernandoblengio 4 года назад +1

    I'm having a lot problems keeping my strings quiet. But I need to keep practicing!

  • @scotturnquist1240
    @scotturnquist1240 2 года назад

    Thank you sir. You certainly have the gift of teaching that makes people understand the learning process. Now excuse me while I go and practice what you just taught me .

  • @simo.1757
    @simo.1757 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you. 🎉

  • @GilCruzxab
    @GilCruzxab 3 года назад

    great lesson! thanks

  • @beansandwiched
    @beansandwiched 4 года назад

    This channel is gonna blow up. 500k subs minimum by the end of the year of you keep posting videos. Of course, sponsors are most likely gonna contact you and send you products to test out. Wish you the best of luck brotha!! 👍

  • @guitarandknivesetc4219
    @guitarandknivesetc4219 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this. I am practicing this now. Alternate pickere here. Keep on making videos ! God bless you sir!

  • @jubieralonsojimenezcamargo5732
    @jubieralonsojimenezcamargo5732 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome!

  • @tgstk2
    @tgstk2 3 года назад

    holy crap.. i just focussed on all your video's bought some of the guides and it just made soe muh sense.... meaning i have been doing stuff wrong for 20 years !!! and the fixes are so simple. thank you sooo soo soo much!

  • @hamidahmed8076
    @hamidahmed8076 4 года назад

    Excellent teacher, thank you, I just liked and subscribed 🎸🎶🎵👌

  • @stevevallance6326
    @stevevallance6326 2 года назад

    Nice compact lesson

  • @OPTIONALWATCH
    @OPTIONALWATCH 4 года назад +6

    15:11 That's insane. sounds awesome to be able to do that. So, one should practice less than 5 minutes these exercises and go into something else. Then come back later and do a few more minutes more. That sounds reasonable to me!

  • @markusspacco2699
    @markusspacco2699 Год назад +1

    I played for years in numerous bands many said I was pretty good and fast but after I was almost killed in a car accident I had to stop playing and it took me years to recover fully but now that I have no matter what I do I just can’t seem to regain my previous ability so I’m praying these tutorials will do the trick.

  • @TheTektronik
    @TheTektronik 4 года назад

    The tip I'm going to use is practicing a particular technique less than 5 minutes a day. Thanks a lot Tom.

  • @smoothpicker
    @smoothpicker 8 месяцев назад

    Damn I wish I found d this years ago!! I love these little licks and plan on practicing g then just like the man says! Thanks Tom!!!

  • @ifensler
    @ifensler 2 года назад +2

    I always just considered directional picking to be logical picking. It seemed the most logical way to do it when i was first starting out. Took me a little while to realize I wasn't actually doing alternate picking like I thought.😂 It's cool to know it's a real thing. I always just thought I had poor technique.

  • @kingdomofheavenmusic3
    @kingdomofheavenmusic3 4 года назад

    Great video Tom Hess! I will definitely try that taking breaks you talked about between them. My favorite example was 5.

  • @danweiler4293
    @danweiler4293 4 года назад +8

    Great explanation of what each picking style is.

  • @arjankanina7142
    @arjankanina7142 4 года назад

    You are the best man 👍

  • @JanBolhuis
    @JanBolhuis 4 года назад +3

    Great video and amazing explanation. Should I say goodbye to Alternate Picking?

  • @abcnech
    @abcnech 4 года назад

    Great lesson Tom Hess!!

  • @ljs1talently
    @ljs1talently 3 года назад

    Thx Tom, I’m sure this would help me out of crazy bebop lines!

  • @BasedRaven96
    @BasedRaven96 2 года назад

    Directional picking is amazing!

  • @golchers
    @golchers Год назад

    Maestro!

  • @cpm5689
    @cpm5689 4 года назад +9

    Wow, thank you so much Tom Hess! Grabbing my guitar right now and practicing this.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад +6

      My pleasure! Good job putting it into action right away. How did the practice session go?

  • @erginatalar2931
    @erginatalar2931 4 года назад

    Accually the last tip you talked about short practicing and taking breaks was the best one haha. That's what keeps you motivated and get more focus.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад +2

      Yes, this way of practicing can be motivating, that's right. However, there are other reasons to practice this way beyond motivation. Of those, the main one is that practicing in this way helps to better build (and strengthen) the very specific neural pathways in your brain that enable you to play that specific item/technique correctly ... and remember it over the long term.

  • @WGS1111
    @WGS1111 2 года назад

    Great advise executed in a simple easily absorbed context. Well done sir! How do I sign up for lessons?

  • @skebarade1621
    @skebarade1621 Год назад

    Awesome lesson, thank god i have done this kind of picking from the start (combined with alternate picking...), but what about string skipping, does anything change? Would awesome to have sequel lesson to this!

  • @JohanTillgren
    @JohanTillgren 4 года назад +5

    Great video and well explained. My picking made a big jump once I shifted from alternate picking to directional picking years ago. It feels unusual for a week, then it feels like the most natural thing ever. :)

  • @limeeagle9568
    @limeeagle9568 4 года назад

    This is cool stuff Tom. I am super stoked you introduced this to me a couple of years ago. What has it done? Allowed me to play with a lot more ease. With a lot of my licks, scale sequences and arpeggios, I have gone from playing 300 notes per minute to 600. And... it feels comfortable and easy. :) . Andy Bamford

  • @miikayak
    @miikayak 4 года назад +5

    I like how the perspective when you talk changes sometimes from you being in the center, then you being more to the side. Helps me to stay focused and maintain my attention :)

  • @wilmathewisp8252
    @wilmathewisp8252 Год назад

    I was an alternate picker my whole life until I forced myself to learn economy picking. Difficult at first,because you have to reprogram your brain. But now I curse myself for not having done it sooner. It opens up completely new doors for you.

  • @sheeshoet549
    @sheeshoet549 4 года назад

    Nice

  • @michaelcraig9449
    @michaelcraig9449 Год назад +1

    There is only a few videos on youtube about directional picking and they dont really show what to do to learn the technique, no tabs or anything. Can you possibly post up a couple more, thanks.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  Год назад +1

      Hi Michael, the technique is very simple: you always use the shortest path to the next note you need to play. That means:
      Every time you ascend strings (move from the lower/thicker string to the higher/thinner string), ALWAYS play with a downstroke - no matter what notes come before or after.
      Every time you descend strings (move from the higher/thinner string to the lower/thicker string), ALWAYS play with an upstroke - no matter what notes come before or after.
      You can read more about directional picking at tomhess.net/PlayGuitarFastWithDirectionalPicking
      I'll also publish another article very soon (and yes, there likely will be more videos in the future too). :)

  • @GrantSchinto
    @GrantSchinto 4 года назад +5

    Great video lesson! I’m always interested in gaining a better understanding about the difference between economy and directional picking, which this video provided.

  • @Sebastian_Mroczek
    @Sebastian_Mroczek Год назад

    I'm at the transition point where I am not alternate picking anymore, but can't do the directional picking the best way that I could, so I kind of suck at everything I could play before😅😂. But I can see already that this way of picking will benefit me greatly! For now what I find a bit difficult with it is thumb muting, because I keep getting accidental harmonics when I transition between strings. I'm still trying to find the best position of the pick and my hand. There are few more things to work on apart from that, but I don't want to write an essay about why I suck😄

  • @loretosocias6217
    @loretosocias6217 4 года назад

    Hi Tom Hess, I find your Music Career Advice And Articles very informative.May I ask permission to use it in my music class? Thank you.

  • @MRMOTOFOTO
    @MRMOTOFOTO 4 года назад

    Great explanation Tom!!! On a side note, what brand of guitar are you playing there?

  • @edgardohernandez4468
    @edgardohernandez4468 4 года назад +3

    Hey Tom, thank you so much for this video I wish I had seen it years ago. It explains economy picking and directional picking really easy and makes playing fast really obtainable with some practice! Will definitely be putting those examples into my practice session.

  • @JoePariseauMusic
    @JoePariseauMusic 4 года назад +5

    I'm confused, the title says Economy Picking vs Directional Picking but every example shown seemed to be Economy Picking licks. I'm still confused as to the difference and how it applies to multiple string set changes as well. I use Economy Picking often but as you said, " it takes preplanning" which doesn't always lend itself to improvisation. I believe that it can also lead to rehashing the same licks over and over when improvising. If "Directional Picking" doesn't require preplanned licks then I'd say that is a huge advantage when improvising. Only thing, this video wasn't clear enough on the difference and application for me. Please don't think I'm being salty, I really do want to understand the difference. Thanks Tom!

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад +7

      Good question. Economy picking means: use sweep picking on every string change. Directional picking means: (always) use a downstroke to change strings when ascending in pitch. And (always) use an upstroke to change strings when descending in pitch. With economy picking, you have to pre-plan your licks to make "sweep picking on every string" rule possible. With directional picking - you don't. Directional picking is also sometimes the same as alternate picking (e.g. when playing 4-note per string chromatic scales or 2-note per string pentatonic scales).... and other times, the same as economy (e.g. when playing 3-note per string scales).

  • @RecycledRocker2
    @RecycledRocker2 4 года назад

    My favorite was exercise #4....It was the top 2 string to the B Pentatonic...And I just continued the.flow down the scale. Did it up 5he scale and said ....A Haaaaaa....Thanks

  • @shanehen
    @shanehen 7 месяцев назад +1

    Did I miss the directional picking part? I knew economy already; I think I understand directional but want to validate my thoughts.

  • @jimmunster57
    @jimmunster57 4 года назад +1

    Great, informative lesson here. What for rig are you using? You have sustain for days.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад

      Hi J, glad you like it :) I'm plugged straight into a little Blackstar Stereo 20 V2. There is a little delay and reverb I'm using that's built into the amp. That's it. No pedals or rack gear or anything.

  • @originalgiantvintage
    @originalgiantvintage 4 года назад +4

    It's so easy, it almost feels like cheating! This is a really great video....the closeup/detailed/splitscreen view really makes it crystal clear what needs to happen. It's very thoughtfully explained as well. I feel like someone who's reasonably good at applying him/herself could get a pretty solid handle on the technique just from this video alone. Tom, this might be my favorite of all your videos I've seen so far.

  • @shamneo8353
    @shamneo8353 4 года назад

    Great lesson sir. Thank you so much for the explanation. Can the directonial picking apply for 3 note per string? Greetings from Singapore.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад +2

      My pleasure! About your question - of course! This is where directional picking really shines :)

  • @hillers54
    @hillers54 2 года назад

    Hi Tom
    I notice that you stabilise your picking hand with your third and fourth fingers.
    Do you have a video explaining that technique?
    Many thanks 🎸🎸🎸

  • @tpap6827
    @tpap6827 2 года назад +1

    Why do people put a thumbs down when a seasoned professional shares information online, whether it’s something you are interested in applying or not. It’s useful for many, flawlessly executed and well explained. What exactly is the thumbs down about. Thumbs down should require the individual to say I gave this a thumbs down because……and have the courage to take a stand. It’s one thing if the presenter is rude, cruel to certain musicians or is not at a level to present useful information (I have seen many because of the zero barriers to entry that teach techniques incorrectly, show songs that are all wrong or simply lack the experience to get online and purport to share musically useful information. You should be held to a minimum standard of proficiency based on what you teach. I have seen players who purport to teach cascading pentatonic runs in the style of Eric Johnson and Bonamassa which obviously require substantial technical ability even if you are simply showing the example at a slower tempo or if you are explaining the concepts and showing how these players use staggered repeating sequences 5 and 6 notes or often mix up the sequences perhaps beginning with a triplet, backing up to note 2 of the triplet and playing 4 notes prior to

  • @illegallystalked3119
    @illegallystalked3119 Год назад

    Over 30 years ago, was a guitar major, had been working on the economy picking, my instructor said what are you doing? He said never never ever let me see you do that, ALWAYS alternate pick.
    Fast forward to a couple months ago, i realize my speed still sucks,lol

  • @jamesvillines5516
    @jamesvillines5516 4 года назад

    Mr. Hess, thank you so much for posting this and your other videos. As a long-time player trying to maximize my picking speed, this has been greatly helpful. I have also introduced a friend who is just starting to play to this technique, so he doesn't have to go back years later and fix his picking, as I have. To ensure I'm applying this correctly, I have a question: when, for example, moving from a downstroke on a lower-pitch string to a higher-pitch string for one note, then back to the lower-pitch string, should I be hitting the higher-pitch string by continuing my downstroke, then reversing and going back to the lower-pitch string on an upstroke? Also, is there any difference when playing legato? Thank you again for the great videos!

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад +1

      Hi James, I'm glad you enjoy my videos :) About your question: you are correct in how you describe the motions. And no, there is no difference when playing legato. You use the same principles of directional picking for the notes you pick between the hammer ons and pull offs.

  • @michaelcraig9449
    @michaelcraig9449 Год назад +1

    So, is there any reason to practice alternate picking at all then, since economy and directional picking exist? Is it a waste of time, or is there good reasons to use both, that I dont know about now?If there is a reason for alternate picking can you tell us what it is, and when there is an advantage to use it? Thanks. I have gone through endless frustration trying to learn how to play lead guitar, I got to solve this.

  • @DanPerezSax
    @DanPerezSax Год назад

    How do you approach a phrase that alternates between 2 strings with every note?

  • @dabblersbuffet
    @dabblersbuffet 3 года назад

    @TomHessMusicCorp Hello there! So far, I have employed tilting my pick at a 45 degree angle, playing in a straight line as much as possible when I'm going up and down the strings, and am currently practicing directional picking. I can see my picking hand flow smoothly across the strings but only at a slow pace. How can I greatly improve my picking speed?

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  3 года назад

      Check out this eGuide that gives you a practice routine for boosting your picking speed: tomhess.net/Build-Lightning-Fast-Guitar-Picking-Speed

  • @georgealberto1985
    @georgealberto1985 3 года назад

    What about three notes per strings ascending and descending run patterns using economy picking? Would be great to have some more ideas about economy picking.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  3 года назад

      I don't understand your question. What ideas are you looking for?

  • @konradsas5710
    @konradsas5710 4 года назад

    Maybe some Legato lessons? Great video, cheers.

  • @carlosalicea6969
    @carlosalicea6969 3 года назад

    How do you do long runs using directional picking instead of short licks ???

  • @an_38kitkashyap
    @an_38kitkashyap 4 года назад

    I ascend through the scale with economy, and descend through alternate picking.
    It's because, while descending through the scale, I like to be more agressive.
    But I just want to know, what type of picking does guys like Jason Richardson, and Jacky Vincent uses? They are just on another level.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад

      You can be very aggressive with any style of picking (alternate picking, directional picking or economy picking have nothing to do with "aggression" or "articulation"). If anything, directional picking (and economy picking) point out weaknesses in articulation (that alternate picking masks) and force you to work on them. This way (after you fix the inconsistencies), your technique sounds and feels better overall.
      I'm not familiar with the guitar players you mention, so I don't know the style(s) of picking they use :)

  • @EddieMetal68
    @EddieMetal68 2 года назад +1

    I just cannot think that way. Most of times we are playing 3NPS then it changes to 2NPS and then a skip string is required... I spend more time thinking if I have to alternate or sweep up or sweep down than on the notes I have to play.

  • @davidgough8599
    @davidgough8599 2 года назад

    what number pick do you recommend starting with?

  • @Crowsinger
    @Crowsinger 4 года назад +2

    I didn't get the difference between "speed" and "directional" picking.

  • @richardjones2811
    @richardjones2811 2 года назад

    Does it work better with being a downward pickslanter?

  • @jakobw5703
    @jakobw5703 Год назад

    How do you play the Eric Johnson fives lick though? DUUDU right?

  • @bobnazaro3444
    @bobnazaro3444 3 года назад

    I saw this video yesterday and have been using the technique. I can see how speed does come fast. What i found is that once i start getting speed going, my brain kicks in and wants to go back to alternate picking.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  3 года назад

      Hi Bob, this is totally normal because you didn't build the neuropathways for directional picking yet. Keep doing it (and use alternate picking as little as possible or not at all - this will make the switch much faster because the alternate picking neuropathways will get weaker/decay, while the directional picking ones get stronger. You will temporarily feel like you can't do either technique well, but at some point, directional picking will take over and enable you to play much faster (and in less time) than alternate picking will.

    • @bobnazaro3444
      @bobnazaro3444 3 года назад

      @@tomhessmusiccorp . Hi Tom, It is getting easier and faster all the time and it hasn't been two days yet.. What I think is happening is that in beginning, there was the uncertainty of what i was doing, and that caused a delay with the picking, and there was a pause on the down picking. Now my brain understands the mechanics of it and now my picking is more defined and with less hesitation and that is allowing the pick to play through the notes easier and continue to the next string. I think i was naturally holding back the pick after hotting a note, but now play through and allow the pick to get to the next string. It is a good feeling to feel progress in such a short time. I'm stoked to see what else happens. Thanks much. Bob..

    • @bobnazaro3444
      @bobnazaro3444 3 года назад

      @@tomhessmusiccorp I don't know if it is my imagination, but i am finding that i am more consistent and faster when i don't look at the fretboard. Does that make any sense at all?

  • @Jacksonnnnnnnnnnnnn
    @Jacksonnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 года назад +1

    Maybe I'm missing something, but why does directional picking require no planning but economy does require planning?

  • @andrejz8954
    @andrejz8954 2 года назад

    What seems funny to me is that when I started learning alternate picking (after first week of only using downpicking), the directional picking evolved totally naturally. Even funnier seems to me that it seems that I'm a very rare case in that sense. Should mention that why I was looking for videos like these is, because I thought about forcing to play strictly alternate picking cause it's maybe better in the long run. The reason being that once in a blue moon, I stumble on a pattern, that really messes with the directional technique. Still, I could prolly just rearrange the pattern, but still....

  • @pdp7653
    @pdp7653 Год назад +1

    I'm still trying to understand the difference between economic and directional picking?... Maybe I'm just slow...but they seem to be the same...to me, at least. You're a great guitar player, for sure though!

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  Год назад

      The difference is this: in economy picking, when changing strings, you’re required to use sweep picking. Because of that, everything needs to be preplanned. In directional picking, you use the most efficient/shortest way to get to the next string, which in some cases is a sweep picking motion. I’ll publish a huge guide on picking techniques in a few days, you can read all details about the techniques there.

  • @tomcarmody5471
    @tomcarmody5471 4 года назад

    I'm a relatively new player (4 months)and am wondering what a good metronome speed goal would be for your exercises with no mistakes for me and wondering what speed you can play. Thanks.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад

      The exercises I show in the video are just examples. The only goal I suggest for "my exercises" is to make sure you do the motions correctly. Then start using the technique (directional picking) with everything else you practice (and set metronome/speed goals for THOSE licks and exercises). Also, since you are new to guitar, I suggest to find a good teacher (if you haven't already). You improve much faster with a teacher guiding you.

  • @Brot522
    @Brot522 20 дней назад +1

    how to get that tone man❤

  • @gtaglia779
    @gtaglia779 3 года назад

    Would you recommend this technique for that fast pentatonic run at the end of Zakk Wilde's No More Tears solo? I try alternate picking it and it's really hard to keep up!

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  3 года назад +1

      Yes, I use directional picking for all lead guitar playing, with zero exceptions.

  • @RotterStudios
    @RotterStudios Год назад

    I used to do directional picking naturally and was really good at it until a friend told me I need to do alternate picking only or I will be hurting my playing in the future. so, trying to learn alternate only, I ruined my technique. I hate alternate picking.

  • @hayakudav7370
    @hayakudav7370 4 года назад

    If you don‘t plan ahead, how do you move to a higher string after an upstroke according to your system?

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад

      Just ask yourself: "what is the most direct path to the next note?" And the answer becomes clear. In your example: I always play the higher string with a downstroke, no matter what happened before (and would also use a donwstroke if I played an upstroke on a lower string just before).

  • @rmmpt
    @rmmpt 3 года назад

    Great video. However how does it work with 4 notes per string, for instance, if I start on the 6th string, up-down-up-down then I can go to the next string (5th) down-up-down-up yet for the next string (4th) the pattern is broken because from an up stroke I need to go to a down stroke for the 4th string. Can I still do it? How? This is not clear to me. Thanks.

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  3 года назад +1

      Of course. Directional picking means: you always pick in the direction of the next string. This pattern is never broken. What DOES happen sometimes is that directional picking becomes the same as strict alternate picking on 2-note-per-string (and 4-note-per-string) licks. This isn't a problem. You continue to follow the principle of directional picking of always moving the picking the direction of the next note. You seem to be thinking about "economy" picking, which is different from directional. With economy picking, you have to plan out a picking pattern before you start playing. With directional - you don't. Simply use alternate picking when you are on the same string, and move in the direction of wherever the next string happens to be when there is a string change.

  • @rduse9197
    @rduse9197 Год назад

    Soooo....what about 3 note per string lines?

  • @jeffreymckeown
    @jeffreymckeown 4 года назад

    After my picking technic is improving, now my left hand is too slow. I try to sincronize them but I can't.
    Do you have any idea to fix it ☺

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  4 года назад +1

      Hi Jeffrey, yes, check out this video: tomhess.net/How-To-Clean-Up-Fast-Guitar-Playing-By-Improving-Two-Hand-Synchronization

  • @alexanderwilliamson7431
    @alexanderwilliamson7431 10 месяцев назад +1

    Still confused on what or when "Directional" part is. I understand the concepts of alternate picking and economy picking but I'm not seeing or understanding what "Directional" picking is.... anybody?

    • @tomhessmusiccorp
      @tomhessmusiccorp  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Alexander- read this guide about the 3 picking techniques - this explains everything in great detail: tomhess.net/The-Best-Guitar-Picking-Technique