X Patterns

1. Practice slowly, striving for a clear separation of notes… do not make chords!
2. For maximum efficiency, “sweep pick” and play to a metronome.
3. Play as eighth notes between 60-80 bpm and be as consistent as possible.
4. Focus on clean, articulate sounding notes with even volume.
5. This will create fluidity (tracking) in both hands.
6. Feel beat 1 as the strongest beat.
7. To build speed, increase the metronome by 10bpm, repeat and continue as it gets easier.

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