Frank Gambale’s Speed Picking is a widely referenced method for developing fast, efficient guitar picking technique, centered on economy picking and hybrid picking principles. Below is a concise write-up covering the method, key concepts, practice structure, and how to find the PDF/learning resources.
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Speed is a byproduct of economy. You cannot play fast if your hand is traveling three times the distance required to hit the string.
The system is built on the logic that if you are moving to a higher string, you should use a downstroke, and if moving to a lower string, an upstroke—even if it results in two consecutive strokes in the same direction. The "Sweep" Motion
: Exercises for fluidly "sweeping" across multiple strings, which is more efficient than alternate picking for these shapes. Practical Licks
The central thesis of Gambale’s method is .