Scott's DSX Moves

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I thought I’d start a thread on some DSX moves that work out well for me(in my opinion). Kind of my take on ideas presented in the really, really awesome “Metronomic Rock” package here on the site. If you’re a DSX person, buy a subscription and head right to Metronomic rock. OK, sales pitch over! :grinning:

First up; Alternate picked Ascending/Descending 4’s. Now I don’t play it too fast in the video, but I got it pretty quick actually - and it didn’t take too long. I’m not too sure of the tempos here in the video, but I got this sucker up to about 16ths at 208bpm, and that was Yeah, it’s a bit more work for the left hans (I am okay with that). I wanted a solution that was pure alternate picking, and didn’t have any fancy dancy “other stuff” added to make it work. So no hybrid picking, no sweeping, no swiping, no hammer-on/pulloff. Just alternate picking!

I am of the opinion that 4’s are an important milestone for single note picking technique; it’s so prevalent in the shredi arts; Yngwie, Dimeola, etc. It’s one of those things I couldn’t do well for a very long time that really “bothered” me. It’s interesting how it’s NOT sheer reps, but thoughtful analysis towards obtaining a smooth, effortless attack are most conducive to success. Lots of work to be done obviously, but definitely getting there.

This 4’s thing is heavily inspired by Marshall Harrison and of course the TG folks here @tommo and @Tom_Gilroy.

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#2

Hmm, Here’s another one. Pure alternate picking, all DSX. A bit more straightforward, maybe “too” simple? Simple is easy to remember though! lol

Anyways, I find it useful for zipping around from point “A” to point “B”. I think there’s a ton of potential for something that’s simple like this to be developed into variations that could be called upon for more interesting musical statements. In the meantime, it’s a good starting point that would dovetail with the material in Metronomic rock. In my opinion at least! I hope someone finds it and the previous ideas helpful. I’m working on them myself, so they are kind of still in their infancy! :grinning:

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#3

I”m working on DSX picking and Tommo’s Metronomic Rock. I saved your charts (thanks for providing them) and will give them a go later. :+1::+1:

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