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Hi Guys,
Today a quick look at connecting “Hexatonic” groupings together with strict alternate picking guitar technique.
The key is to glide or slide or let the fretting hand fall naturally into each position. This way the connections are made smoothly.
If the fretting hand panics, or releases from the position then it will fall apart: So connecting SMOOTHLY from each 6 grouping to the next= The Key
This is the same process as connecting 4 note groupings “Tetrachords” but we have 2 extra notes to contend with:
Because we have the 2 extra notes Hexatonics work well at a slower tempo’s like 100 to 120 Bpm for Fusion double timing:
EXERCISES:
Here is the first Exercise/Example: This starts on a down stroke with strict alternate picking:
Notice, that in the second bar we have an arpeggio/triad figure:
This arpeggio can throw your alternate picking because it breaks up the scale momentum. So, you have to prepare for it and be aware that there is a quick change of movement in the fretting hand as you cross the strings.
Exercise 2:
Here, we have an ascending exercise that connects together easily and naturally.
Again, it starts on a downstroke with strict alternate picking.
Here is the same exercise, but, with a VARIATION at the end:
Exercise 3:
Finally, we have an example that employs the downstroke and the upstroke:
Hence, we start on a downstroke and then have a short rest and then commence starting on an upstroke:
Here is the first part starting on a downstroke:
Next, we have a rest and then start the next part on an upstroke to complete the exercise:
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