Practise upstrokes and downstrokes to get your basic picking technique sorted now.
Pick up Total Guitar issue 228 (on sale 11 June to 9 July) for the accompanying tab and explanation.
Tutor: Chris Bird
Videographer: Martin Holmes
Audio for Taken By Surprise
You'll find streams and downloads of the full track and backing track for RGT's Preliminary Grade Rock piece Taken By Surprise below.
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RGT Initial Stage Rock Taken By Surprise full track (right-click to download)
RGT Initial Stage Rock Taken By Surprise backing track (right-click to download)
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