Modal Alternate Picking: Take The Guesswork Out Of Practice
It's easy when you know how & what!
Introducing "Modal Alternate Picking"
Delve deep into a clear and effective routine designed to improve your technique, ears & fretboard knowledge.
This isn't just another method book; it's a hands-on, structured practice routine that guarantees progress for those willing to invest the time.
Why Choose "Modal Alternate Picking"?
🎸 Practice Over Theory: While understanding the method is essential, true mastery comes from doing.
These exercises focus on active learning through practice, ensuring you internalize every lesson. Applied Theory.
🎵 Comprehensive Modal Coverage: From the major scale to more complex modes, the routines ensure you experience and understand every musical nuance.
🎶 The Zone System: An effective approach that offers three different viewpoints of every scale. It's not just about playing; it's about understanding.
👂 Enhance Your Ear Training: Use drone notes to clearly discern intervals, making your practice sessions doubly beneficial.
Within "Modal Alternate Picking," you'll unlock:
🔢 Diverse Numeric Sequences: Enhance your modal playing with exercises designed to refine your technique and musical expression.
🖐️ Triad Mastery: Delve into triads that will solidify your modal understanding and inject variety into your improvisations.
🤸♂️ Three 'Zones' Per Mode: Explore each mode through different fingerings, boosting your adaptability and depth on the fretboard.
🎸 Tailored Fingering Guidance: Receive expert advice on finger placements that unlock creative freedom and agility.
- 🛠️ Effective Practice Strategies: Learn the keys to a practice regimen that's as safe as it is productive, ensuring long-term growth.
Structured Routine = Guaranteed Progress:
By following the laid-out structured routine and my practice advice learning and improvement in all three areas of Technique, Ear Training and Fretboard Knowledge is virtually guaranteed.
Anyone putting in the work will get the results.
Are You Ready to Upgrade Your Skills?
Dedication, structured practice, and "Modal Alternate Picking" are all you need.
Equip yourself with this practice routine and see how the clarity of a structured approach will skyrocket your playing!
Why No Videos?
You might wonder, "Why a book? Why not just a video course?"
Here's the thing: Some of my deepest "aha!" moments with the guitar were sparked by hands-on method books.
And while I'm a big fan of crafting video lessons, there's an unmatched simplicity in opening a book and diving straight into the music.
The true magic? It's in the hands-on practice.
Let the exercises guide you and discover that sometimes, the best teacher is the experience itself.
If You're Not Moving Forward, You're Falling Behind
Not using Modal Alternate Picking means you're missing out on getting better every single day.
If you put off starting, you're just staying in place while other guitarists move ahead.
Don't let your guitar skills get rusty or stay the same when you could be improving.
Grab the book now, and start making real progress in your playing today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Time Do I Need to Commit?
The recommended time per day is 30-60 minutes.
I provide several different ways of organizing your practice if you have less time available.
Regardless of the time you put in per day, you'll feel a big difference since the time spent will be so effective due to the hands-on exercises.
Do I Need Prior Experience?
You need to be able to read tablature and be familiar with the basic idea of alternate picking.
The exercises are very clear and you can (and should) practice at whatever tempo enables you to play perfectly to build a solid technique.
Is There Any Support If I Get Stuck?
You can use the email provided in the book to contact me directly if you need any help with the material of the book.
I'm happy to help!
What Makes This Book Different From Other Guitar Resources?
The clarity and hands-on approach of what I call "applied theory" is unmatched when it comes to actually getting results.
It's so easy to watch a course or YouTube video and not take action.
This book requires and is built around doing the work.
There's no guesswork involved, do the work as outlined and get the results.
What's the Refund Policy?
Since this is a downloadable pdf, there's no refund.
It's very important to me that you're happy with your purchase so that's why I'm here to support you to get the most out of this book.
How Do I Access the Book?
You'll be able to download the pdf right after you buy it.
After that, it will be available in your Teachable account library.
You can always get it directly from me as well by emailing the receipt.
Additionally, if you have the Guitar Pro software, I'm happy to send you the gp files if you email me your receipt.
It's not needed to get the benefits from the book but I know a lot of people use GP for their daily practice.
Can I Print the Book?
Absolutely!
You can print it for your personal use, I've had several happy customers send me screenshots of their printed copy!
How Can I Maximize the Benefit From This Book?
Simply by following the workout and practice advice contained in the book!
I highly suggest complementing the book with all my free in-depth lessons on my YouTube channel as well: https://www.youtube.com/jonbjork
Can I Use This Book on Multiple Devices?
Yes, you can! Any device that can read a pdf will be able to access it.
Level Up Your Picking With This Book:
Welcome to "Pentatonic Picking Power," a book dedicated to mastering a skill that I've seen challenge guitarists time and again – fluid alternate picking in pentatonic scales.
Throughout my years of teaching and playing, I've encountered many players who grapple with the standard five two-note-per-string pentatonic shapes. Sure, there are adjustments and workarounds, like the three-note-per-string arrangements or the fluid economy picking style of Eric Johnson.
These are valuable techniques, and I plan to delve into them in a future book, but first, let's conquer the foundations.
This book is a culmination of what has worked not just for me, but for countless students over the years. It's a guided journey to overcoming the hurdles of pentatonic picking. Sticking to the traditional two-note-per-string shapes might seem daunting, but I assure you, with the right approach and practice, mastery is within your reach.
Whether you're a beginner or an accomplished player, the structured exercises and methodologies in this book are designed to build your skills progressively. We're not just aiming for speed; we're aiming for fluency, control, and musicality. It's about making those pentatonic scales not just a scale to practice, but a powerful tool in your musical arsenal.
So, let's embark on this journey together. With dedication and the right guidance, which this book aims to provide, you'll be picking pentatonic scales with ease and confidence. Get ready to transform your playing and discover a newfound freedom on the fretboard.
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