Chris BrooksSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Chris Brooks How to use economy picking: a beginner's guide to an expert technique By Chris Brooks published 27 July 22 This primer on the often misunderstood picking approach is the first in a series that demystifies the process, and explains how it can take your playing to new heights Beginner Lessons Speed up your leads with this Yngwie Malmsteen-style workout By Chris Brooks published 9 January 20 This neoclassical shred lesson from Aussie fretboard gymnast Chris Brooks will build speed through economy and alternate picking Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1“I was just learning to play – I started strumming the chords and ran upstairs and said, ‘Guys, I think I just wrote a song!’”: Gwen Stefani on the only No Doubt song she's ever written on guitar2“Jaco was Joni’s liberator, but she wanted the bass to play a greater part in holding down the groove”: Larry Klein on how he handled the challenge of replacing Jaco Pastorius in Joni Mitchell’s band3A working knowledge of adventurous chord alternatives is a crucial yet underrated skill. Here are 5 ideas for how you can revoice guitar chords, and enhance your progressions4“Quite possibly the ultimate busker’s tool”: Yamaha TAG3 C TransAcoustic review5“These guitars were his great love and almost two years after his passing, it's time to part with them as Jeff wished”: Over 130 of Jeff Beck's guitars, amps, and gear – including his Oxblood Gibson Les Paul – are heading to auction
How to use economy picking: a beginner's guide to an expert technique By Chris Brooks published 27 July 22 This primer on the often misunderstood picking approach is the first in a series that demystifies the process, and explains how it can take your playing to new heights
Speed up your leads with this Yngwie Malmsteen-style workout By Chris Brooks published 9 January 20 This neoclassical shred lesson from Aussie fretboard gymnast Chris Brooks will build speed through economy and alternate picking
