Crosspicking (Part 1): Down Down Up Style

In today's episode of "Gurzi Guitar Sessions," Mike gives us an introduction to crosspicking... specifically the "down down up" method of picking which aims to add variety to your strumming pattern. Good luck!

[@maldoror4035]

Probably the best tutorial video on crosspicking I''ve seen so far.

[@cincyspin178]

This is the clearest explanation I've heard of cross-picking. Nice job.

[@jakehammond1258]

hey Mike. Huge fan here in Columbus, OH. Your whole series has really given me a boost with some great licks and concepts and it's impacted all parts of my playing.
Best part of this video is from 7:41-8:02, where after ripping off the whole tune, you just say, "Ok, so you can...work that out." Gave me a huge belly laugh. Great stuff!

[@marbelizer1]

Thanks for all the videos Mike. I put down the guitar for the mandolin about 25 years ago. I just bought a D-18 this spring to get back into guitar playing flatpick style and your videos are just the ticket to get me back to where I left off and beyond. Thanks so much.

[@shaunmatthew6851]

Great lesson!

[@davesiler4064]

fabulous guitar mastery!!!!! Good for you and thank you!

[@geraldorford]

I actually learned something today in the world of cross picking, great lesson, thanks.

[@paullehmor982]

Thanks a lot for this video, and all the others you have published here. You are really good at conveying the basic ideas in a clear and comprehensible way! As a 61 year old beginner it is good to get some simple shapes to practice with. The chords you suggested are within reach for my stiff fingers, and that's not always the case, for sure. It will be fun to continue to experiment with this picking style.

[@angelomohammad6390]

instablaster

[@michaelsorrell847]

hello Mike I just found your article and I am really thankful for it. I feel now I can greatly improve my cross picking thank you so much.

[@t9620]

Great job! Thanks so much!🙏🎸

[@eduardorodriguez4899]

This is amazing!!!

[@cara77c]

Super. J'adore. Super intéressant. Merci pour cette vidéo

[@someguy4505]

Alternate is better for speed once you get the hang of it, and it tends to sound cleaner.

[@Andluth]

Any links to the tab and article? Thanks a million!

[@warburgaby]

great Mike :)

[@juste96669]

this room sounds so good, waaarm wood

[@mojo-hand4539]

Where can i find a good lesson on how to play the melody like he does at 2:30 ?

[@charlygullett4911]

The TAB for this is still not at the link...the link is a re-direct to some guitar sales...where is the TAB???

[@connorstaub9299]

Charly Gullett use your ear :) it’ll make you a better musician

[@campparsonssundayschool7844]

@@connorstaub9299 You got that right.

[@artgallery743]

Guitar sounds great, lightly braced, crisp and resonate. Anyone know what guitar that is?

[@campparsonssundayschool7844]

The head stock is shaped like a Martin but can't see the gold Martin logo on it.

[@meadow-lark]

The logo on the neck looks like a Santa Cruz . I was admiring the tone too.

[@balacv8200]

Can't find that article and tab to follow on. Anyone know where is that link? Thanks

[@高峰-x3c]

the same with you，The URL must be wrong

[@lalhlimpuiafanai1518]

So importnt for me

[@stbny4444]

wheres the tab?

[@TheScottCard]

better to learn cross picking as down up down and not down down up. true alternating picking will help down the road learning other bluegrass tunes and rolls