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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.

• Rhythm: Up-tempo bluegrass rhythms follow 16th note strum patterns. Count ‘1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a’ to keep time while strumming along with down- and upstrokes. • Scales: Guitar solos are ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) -The Strum Perfect device helps guitar players with technique, movement, and muscle memory. James Lenger, a former Team USA athlete and Guitar Instructor created this device ...