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It may not sound like the most exciting part of playing the guitar, but how you pick the strings has a big effect on both rhythm and lead playing. And, whether you’re an aspiring shredder or you ...

Whether you want to play lead or rhythm, you need to get your picking technique together. We show you how... “Picking the strings, then. Up or down - that’s got to be it, surely?” Essentially, yes.

Another Dylan’s classic from the early days, when he just pitched in few chords, easy strumming pattern and powerful lyrics. Once you get the starting strumming pattern right, all you need to do is ...

Enjoy your free 7-day trial to Guitareo! 🔥🎸 This beginner guitar lesson covers five essential strumming patterns that every guitarist should be able to play. It's the perfect lesson for newer ...