Introduction to Crosspicking
A gentle introduction to crosspicking technique
Learn the most basic mechanics of the cross-picking technique and apply it in two different songs
- 6 Video Lessons
- 2 Licks
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FreeOverview, and What is Crosspicking?
Let's get started
In this unit you’ll be introduced to crosspicking. This is a technique that came about from trying to imitate banjo “rolls”. It involves a lot of pick movement to get a cascade of notes. Often play...
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Free2 Basic Picking Patterns
A Simple Start
Here are two simple picking patterns to gently introduce you to Crosspicking patterns. If the Default tempo is too fast. Slow. It. Down. Feel no shame and practice at a comfortable tempo. Use the l...
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Boil them Cabbage Down
Applying basic crosspicking patterns to a song
Picking patterns have been practiced into oblivion, and you are ready to add variety and chords in right? If not please go back and practice your picking patterns some more. If so, let’s do this! ...
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Basic Picking Patterns for Waltz Time
3 beats per measure
These basic crosspicking patterns will give you a framework to begin playing in ¾ time. The first one is based off of a way to play rhythm in that same time signature: “Boom, Chick-a Chick-a”. The ...
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Amazing Grace
Picking patterns activate!
Until now, all of the picking patterns that have been introduced have crossed FROM one string to another. Now, we will use the same rhythm from the 3/4 crosspicking pattern learned in the last less...
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Crosspicking Lick
Incorporating slides
This lick utilizes a double stop slide. For the pick hand, use a rest stroke as mentioned in the full song lesson. When sliding make sure you maintain finger pressure on your fret hand as you slide...
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Crosspicking Lick #2
Droning Double Stop
This lick uses double stops and requires a position shift, pay attention to the fret hand in the video. The second fret will be played with your first finger, and the 4th with your 3rd finger. Comp...
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Where to Now
The Next Step
Now that you’ve got a handle on the basics of Crosspicking, you might want to try Crosspicking 101. It will take you from beginner level picking patterns to more intermediate crosspicking technique.