AdvancedRockE 80-140 BPM

String Skipping Lick

A string-skipping lick that jumps from the e string to the G string, skipping the B string entirely. Creates wide intervallic leaps.

String SkippingAlternate Picking
Tab Notation
e|--15--12----------|
B|----------(skip)--|
G|----------14--11--|

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Pick accuracy is critical. Practice the skip motion slowly before adding speed. String skipping creates wide intervals that sound dramatic and unexpected — it's a great way to add variety to your solos.