Open Strings With Alternate Picking 

The following exercises are designed to make alternate picking, the combination of downstrokes and upstrokes, easier in order to play melodies and solos quickly and efficiently. Make sure to carefully watch your picking hand to make sure you are alternating the pick for each note. A majority of your guitar playing will incorporate alternate picking, so study it well! These exercises are to help you concentrate on your picking hand by playing the open strings. 

Use a metronome at a slow tempo so you have control over your hand at all times. Try not to look at your hand as you play these exercises, as you will not be able to look at both of your hands and the music at the same time.