Welcome to the Inside My Practice Room series! In this first lesson, I’m sharing a 2-notes-per-string pentatonic picking routine that I’ve been working on recently.

This routine is great for improving accuracy, tone, and fretboard fluency, with a focus on alternate picking and clean note transitions.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to practice all five pentatonic shapes, ascending and descending, for comprehensive fretboard coverage.
• The importance of starting with both downstrokes and upstrokes to develop balanced picking technique.
• Isolated two and three string exercises to target smaller string groups and eliminate weaknesses.
• Groups of six sequences to build fluidity and precision across strings.

Why This Routine Works:
This method ensures you systematically strengthen your technique while improving control and tone consistency.

It’s adaptable to your current skill level—feel free to focus more on shapes or exercises that challenge you the most.

Remember, progress comes from consistent and deliberate practice.

Pro Tips:

• Practice at a moderate tempo (e.g., 80 BPM) to focus on accuracy and tone.
• Use the “one finger per fret” approach for efficient positioning.
• Rotate through the five pentatonic shapes over several days, or revisit specific shapes that need more attention.

Have Questions?
Leave a comment below or join the discussion in the Forum.

I’d love to hear how this routine works for you and help with any questions you might have.

Happy practicing, and see you in the next one! 🎸