If you're new to alternate picking and have been searching online, you probably realize there is a heck of a lot of information out there (both free and paid). And that's a good thing to some extent. You'll always be able to find things related to alternate picking to practice and learn.
But this vast amount of information presents a few problems such as...
How do you tell good advice from bad advice? How do know if the information is relevant to your own specific goals? How do you know if you're ready for a specific exercise, or whether it is too advanced for your current level? How do you formulate an effective practice plan based on the information you have collected in your online searching?
You get the idea. Perhaps the biggest challenge of learning alternate picking online is to filter the information effectively. And that can be a challenge, especially if you are new to alternate picking!
With that said, here are a few tips that will help you...
