Alternate Finger Combinations Advanced - Table of Contents
 

Rhythmic Progression p = thumb, i = index, m = middle, a = ring.
Using seven right hand combinations of thumb, index, middle and ring fingers the instruction and exercises contained in this section will help you develop speed, agility and proportionate time value.

Intro video

Rhythmic Progression Demonstrated - the seven combinations are: im; mi; am; ma; ia; ai; imam. This video is approximately eight minutes long, it's very important to watch it completely so you will understand how to use the rhythmic progression.

Rhythmic Progression Trouble shooting

Six Repeated Note Combinations. There are six repeated note combinations of the right hand, five of which include using the thumb. These exercises are important to incorporate as part of your daily practice to increase speed, agility and dynamic control in tremolo picking.

p = thumb, i = index, m = middle, a = ring

Intro

1. a m i

2. p m i

3. p a m i

4. p i a m i

5. p i p i

6. p m p i

Trouble Shooting