2 NPS CORE FUNDAMENTALS

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This module introduces the fundamentals of two-note-per-string playing, explaining why it is more technically demanding than three-note-per-string approaches and outlining the skills needed to develop speed, accuracy, and string-crossing control. Rather than teaching individual licks, the focus is on building a transferable picking technique that can be applied freely across the fretboard through structured practice.

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This lesson establishes the strict mechanics of two-note-per-string picking, separating the technique itself from repeating licks that happen to use two notes on each string. It focuses on accurate string positioning, coordinated movement of the wrist and forearm, and developing reliable downstroke placement before adding alternate picking and speed.

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This lesson develops the first practical string-crossing exercise for strict two-note-per-string picking, focusing on building confident downstroke-led transitions between strings before gradually adding speed and longer phrases. It emphasizes using relaxed repetition, natural pick movement, and progressive practice to develop control, while accepting that accuracy and refinement come through consistent repetition rather than trying to perfect the motion immediately.

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This lesson explores the differences between ascending and descending two-note-per-string picking, showing how the underlying right-hand mechanics remain largely the same even when one direction initially feels much harder. The focus is on practising both directions equally across small groups of adjacent strings, building a strong downstroke-led foundation before introducing more advanced inside/outside picking variations later.