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- Picking In ThirdsLEVEL 7In this lesson we are going to learn a different approach to running scales. We are going to dive in to Picking In Thirds! You can apply this method to any scale, but to keep it simple we will be using it with the Minor Scale in the Key of E.
- Lydian b7 Mode Harmonized in ThirdsLEVEL 4Today we talk about the Lydian b7 mode. This mode use when we play a substitute dominant.
- Alternate Picking BasicsLEVEL 3Licks examples and detailed explanations of how to start working on the right hand alternate picking technique, including hand positions, basic mechanics of the movement, pick angles, hand angles, strength management.
- Alternate Picking RiffsLEVEL 6140 BPM heavy progression - improve your timing and speed!
- Strict Alternate PickingLEVEL 6The most aggressive-sounding picking there is. NB not for the faint-hearted!
- Alternate Picking 2LEVEL 3Moderate tempo (8th notes in 160 bpm), neoclassical picking practice, combined with basic major and minor shapes. Palm muting added to make "question-response" contrast. Good warm-up for beginner alternate pickers.
- Picking WorkoutLEVEL 2For beginners ready to move on from chord strumming. The exercise is prepared with harmonic content to make practicing more interesting.
- Alternate Picking WorkoutLEVEL 5Alternate Picking lesson at the level 6. Contains medium fast picking and different variations of licks - ascending, descending and two string skipping options. Speed itself is not as much the challenge, as the position shifts and string skipping.
- Alternate Picking WorkoutLEVEL 6For intermediate players inspired by Paul Gilbert and Yngwie Malmsteen.
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Trigger7612th January 2016This is a brilliant lesson, have taken so much from this, highly recommend.
Gabriel Leopardi17th March 2012I´m Gonna start with this!!
Cool! Let's us know about your progress with this one!
Miltonex14th March 2012I´m Gonna start with this!!
- Wheelyonyourface7th September 2011
nice lesson man. This is becoming very challenging when getting to the third intervals.
Daniel Realpe25th November 2009Very useful lesson, you can apply this to anything!
Muris Varajic7th July 2009Will do Jake, cheers.
- Jake376th July 2009
Wow! Wonderful lesson! It's so useful!!!
Please, give more scales lessons! - Muris Varajic5th June 2009
Thanks!
Alexiaden935th June 2009Very useful lesson, and awesome pick !
- Muris Varajic29th July 2008
Cheers Jesse.
Jesse29th July 2008Amazing lesson and nice pick... it's a little distracting. I want to check the fingering I keep staring at that pick aaaaargh now im hypnotized:O Oh By the way, nice lesson;)
- Muris Varajic20th May 2008
Thanks
Casper20th May 2008Awesome lesson, and awesome pick!
- Muris Varajic13th May 2008
I'm glad to hear
Siggum13th May 2008Just realized this was the sort of lesson i was looking for
- Muris Varajic9th May 2008
Thanks guys
Carlos Carrillo9th May 2008this lesson is excellent Muris!!!
Danilo Capezzuto21st February 2008Good lesson, play every time in 2nd is a little bit boring, great 3rd...and remind me some Vinnie Moore's...
d.- Muris Varajic8th February 2008
You're welcome Andi,let me know of your progress!
Andi F8th February 2008Fantastic Lesson! I'm feeling already yet, this lesson will help me to improve my alternate picking. Thank you Muris!
Joe Kataldo14th January 2008That Pick gets me crazy
- Muris Varajic16th December 2007
That's good to know Eddie,keep it up!!
eddiecat16th December 2007Some time went by... But this is still one of the best lessons there are! Can't get enough of this one! Eddie
- Muris Varajic15th December 2007
Great,let me know if you need any assistance tho!
Mrblomme15th December 2007Looks like a very usefull lesson, i'm going to add it to my routine
- Muris Varajic29th October 2007
Thanks Peter and will do my best!
- peterorg5429th October 2007
super useful...
if you have time for make more of these level's
exercise, please make another one ! - Muris Varajic27th October 2007
Glory to the pick then!
Farbror Kudde26th October 2007ah this is perfect for me!
Im not perticularly good with the pick so this will do wonders - Muris Varajic24th October 2007
Yeah Matt,might be tricky for the first time
but it'll surely help you to be ready for many types of licks latter on!! 
mattacuk24th October 2007This is tougher than it looks, but im glad i have put it in my routine !
- murphy3314th October 2007
yes a very good lesson
- Muris Varajic13th October 2007
That's great Tank,glad it's helpful!
Tank11th October 2007Great exercise muris (just using it as part of my practice today
) With a little extra learning, this turns into an uber-workout by applying it to all the first position modes.- mattacuk9th October 2007
that is just so fantastic !
- Muris Varajic28th September 2007
Ahh ok
No need to be sorry tho!
- eddiecat28th September 2007
Sorry, I said it wrong.
What I meant by "changing direction" is not always picking 6th string, then 5th, then 4th etc...
I should have said changing string sequence.
Sorry, my fault! - Muris Varajic28th September 2007
Not really Eddie,I wanted to show you some sequences
instead of playing straight scales up and down.
Picking here is same through whole lesson,starting with downstroke.
But I did talk about changing direction of picking,in lesson Upstroke Focus. 
IDontWantThisUsername28th September 2007I don't change my picking direction when playing this =P
- eddiecat28th September 2007
Hi Eat-Sleep-and Jam!
I think the main reason why Muris put those thirds
sequences is to force us to change picking direction.
Cheers - Muris Varajic27th September 2007
Well,you can use it in any style and on any instrument,
all you have to do is to find right spot for it. - IDontWantThisUsername27th September 2007
One quick one, What kind of music do you typically use thirds in ?
I think it sounds cool on the piano
Eat-Sleep-andJam27th September 2007Nice Lesson Muris !
One quick one, What kind of music do you typically use thirds in ?
-John
Andrew Cockburn27th September 2007Awesome Muris - will try this one later (and expect it to be tough!)
- Muris Varajic27th September 2007
Thanks Juan!
Great,Chameleon is awesome unit too.
What do you mean by it'll be in your local? 
Juan M. Valero26th September 2007WOW, your lesson are always excelent !!! Very interesting the use that you do with minor and major scales, sounds good
Another thing, finally I have bought the Chameleon (I haven't got enought money to get the Prophesy) but the sound is awesome !!! But I cannot record my lesson using it because it will be in my local- Muris Varajic27th September 2007
That's great!
If you wanna more stuff on this level,just name it. 
krudtaa26th September 2007very helpful stuff. thank you.
Nick32527th September 2007just wat i needed
seanM127th September 2007Thanks Muris! This ones definately gonna help me out.
- Muris Varajic26th September 2007
Thanks Vinod.
It's The Light Pick,we had discussion about it Here
and you can check it on website Here 
Vinod Saranga26th September 2007Cool lesson Muris
By the way what's that Pick?
I want that type of one.
Where can I find it?
Robin26th September 2007Excellent, just what I need, thanks.
- Muris Varajic26th September 2007
No problem Eddie.
I filled my promise,that's all. - eddiecat26th September 2007
Thank you Muris!
This is going to be SOOO useful! 
The Uncreator26th September 2007Fantastic Lesson!
- eddiecat26th September 2007
YEEESSSS!
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- My notes
Hello guys and welcome to my 4th Alternate Picking Lesson (Beginner-Intermediate).
I got a request to do this not so long ago so I tried to accomplish it. :) If you're newbie to picking and scales/boxes I hope this might help.
The lesson is based on 2 scales in 2 boxes with some sequences as well. As always I'm providing slower Backing Track for you to nail these 16th notes in slow tempo first. In my previous picking lesson I talked about playing the same licks starting with both downstroke and upstroke. You can apply that in here as well if you wish. :)
Alternate Picking Lesson 4 (Beginner-Intermediate) contains:
-Alternate Picking
-C major and C minor scales in 2 boxes(3 notes per string)
-Sequences in third intervals
Have fun!
Muris Varajic
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