The first down strum is what connects exactly with the metronome click for each beat. Alternate picking short note sequencesThis is focused on single notes and the development of speed using the metronome. You will then move onto 8th notes (two notes per click: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &) then rapid 16th notes (four notes per click: 1 e & a, 2 e & a, 3 e & a, 4 e & a). Example 4 (Image credit: Stuart Ryan)Example 4 (continued) (Image credit: Stuart Ryan)Example 5. You can try this along with the backing track rhythm part or just with a metronome click.