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We’re kicking off our Rhythm Workout with a look at how your picking technique influences how you ultimately sound. If you’re struggling with your rhythmic chops then these riffs are for you. We’ve grouped them into three categories: down-picking, down- and up-picking, and a mixture of the two with extra chords and trickier rhythms. You can dive straight in at the start or delve into some of the harder riffs. There’s no

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