Practice — Notes on the A String
What this practice is for This exercise maps the music alphabet onto the A string step by step. Working through
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Review — Half and Whole Steps in the Music Alphabet
What this practice is for Half and whole steps are the foundation of everything in this module. Getting them clear
Practice Routine — Upstrokes and Flow
Introduction This routine builds on everything in this module — upstrokes across all four rhythm blocks, legato slides, and two
Review — 1st and 2nd Endings
What this review is forFirst and second endings are a common notation shortcut that tells you to play different bars
Review — Legato Slide Technique
What this review is forThe legato slide has specific technical requirements — arm movement, finger pressure, and knowing the difference
Practice — Spiderwalk with Down and Upstrokes
What this practice is forThis exercise applies the down and upstroke patterns to the Spiderwalk, training your picking and fretting
Practice — Upstrokes and the 4 Rhythm Blocks
What this practice is forHere you lock in the correct down and upstroke pattern for each of the four rhythm
Review — Upstroke Technique
What this review is forThe upstroke feels simple but the setup matters — pick slant, forward tilt, and forearm rotation
Powerful Patterns Practice Routine (20-23m)
Introduction This routine brings together rhythm combination patterns, notation reading, staccato, and loop track practice. There’s more to juggle in