Cinematic Economy Picking Lesson

Cinematic Economy Picking

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  • Hey guys!

    In this lesson, we will develop a very interesting technique that allows you to boost the speed of your playing and can be applied to a variety of different music styles.

    In this case I thought to be interesting to apply on the acoustic guitar, simulating a violin section over a cello arrangement.


    Guitar : Ibanez AE410

    Equipment : Neumann TLM 103 + Apollo Twin Duo

    Tempo : 150 bpm

    Time Signature : 4/4

    Chord progression


    || Dm7 | % | Bb | % |

    | G | % | A | |

    | Dm7 | % | Bb | % |

    | Gm | % | Asus4 | A |

    | Dm | % | Gm7 | % |

    | Bb | % | Gm | % |

    | D | % | % | % ||




    Key signature : Dm


    Techniques used :

    - Economy Picking


    Have fun and stay tuned for the next lesson! ;)
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