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Down-Picking Training Program
A structured system based on progressive overload to build down-picking speed and endurance.

What This Program Does

This is not a collection of exercises.


This is a progressive training system designed to develop:
  • Down-picking speed
  • Down-picking endurance

​The goal is to give you a serious down-picking workout to break through your current limitations.

How It Works

The program is built around the principle of progressive overload.

You start with material where the downstrokes are more spaced out, then gradually bring them closer together as you progress.

Each drill follows a clear structure:
  • A one-bar starting riff introduces the idea
  • You then play the full four-bar drill
  • The drill is repeated:
    • 2 times
    • 3 times
    • 4 times

After completing the full sequence, you’re done for the day.

The next day, you move on to the next drill.

As you progress, each drill requires you to pick faster for longer periods of time.

​The goal is to first push your max speed, then build endurance at those higher speeds.

​What’s Included

  • Structured progression system with defined steps
  • Down-picking focused exercises
  • Guitar Pro files for all material
  • Video demonstrations for proper execution
  • Ongoing additions as the program expands   

​Example from the Program

***coming soon***

​Why This Works

Starting with short phrases allows you to reach higher speeds more easily.

From there, repetitions are added so you can build endurance at speeds that actually push your limits.

Each drill increases in difficulty, allowing you to gradually handle more demanding playing over time.


​This material is intense—be prepared to work.

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