Make it musical

Your alternate picking journey doesn’t stop at exercises—it’s time to make it musical. Part 2 of the Beginner’s Guide to Alternate Picking is here, featuring riffs and licks that put your new skills into action. You’ll tighten up your rhythm with palm muting and galloping patterns, then shift gears into lead mode with five licks that build into a solo. By the end, you’ll bring everything from Parts 1 and 2 together to play a full song—turning practice into performance.