How to tell whether I'm playing 16th notes or triplets at high BPMs

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Core question: Why do my sixteenth notes always turn into triplets above 200 BPM? And I want to identify my primary picking motion. I use my middle, ring, and pinky fingers as the driving muscle gr...

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How to Practice 16th Notes at High BPMs

How to Practice 16th Notes at High BPMs

Core question: Why do my sixteenth notes always turn into triplets above 200 BPM? And I want to identify my primary picking motion. I use my middle, ring, and pinky fingers as the driving muscle group for upstrokes. But at high speeds, I can't tell if I'm relying on a compound motion. How do I integrate forearm rotation into my picking mechanics?How to tell whether I'm playing 16th notes or triplets at high BPMs.This message was translated using AI.
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