Crosspicking technique on guitar is similar to bluegrass banjo, filling in all of the spaces between melody notes with a steady stream of harmony notes. With applied crosspicking technique, the guitar becomes a forceful solo instrument capable of filling a room with colorfully supported melodies. Not only does the guitar support itself, but crosspicking technique also works effectively for supporting other lead instruments and vocals in many styles of music including classical, rock, country, bluegrass, jazz, and new age. The methodology section of this book offers the intermediate to advanced guitarist many new ideas which can be added to their arsenal. The book also includes a full songbook section with an even wider repertoire to pursue. All of the lessons and songs are written in tablature only, so you don't have to read music, just count!
Contents:Introduction
Part I: Crosspicking Quitar Basics
Getting Oriented
Practice Makes Perfect
Tuning, Strings & Things
Tuning Methodology
Guitar Tablature Staff & Numbers
Guitar Fretboard & Tablature Timing
Guitar Pick Symbols
Metronome Symbol
Tablature Chording
Tablature Endings
Tablature Symbols
Chord Diagrams
Useful Tools
Right Hand Technique
Part II: Crossplcking Guitar Exercises
Introductory Arpeggios Within Crosspicking
Alternating Bass Pattern
Further Chord Progression with Alternating Bass
Forward Rolls
Forward Rolls with Chord Progression
Reverse Rolls
Reverse Rolls with Chord Progression
Forward/Reverse Rolls
Forward/Reverse Rolls with Chord Progression
Part III: Crosspicking Bluegrass Style
Wildwood Flower Preparatory Exercises
Wildwood Flower Songsheet
Home Sweet Home Preparatory Exercises
Home Sweet Home Songsheet
Under the Double Eagle Preparatory Exercises
Under the Double Eagle Songsheet
John Hardy Preparatory Exercises
John Hardy Songsheet
Red Wing Preparatory Exercises
Red Wing Songsheet
Grandfather's Clock Preparatory Exercises
Grandfather's Clock Songsheet
Part IV: Crosspicking Fiddle Style
Weave and Way Preparatory Exercises
Weave and Way Songsheet
Down Yonder Preparatory Exercises
Down Yonder Songsheet
Bill Cheathum Preparatory Exercises
Bill Cheathum Songsheet
Eighth of January Preparatory Exercises
Eighth of January Songsheet
Liberty Preparatory Exercises
Liberty Songsheet
Soldier's Joy Preparatory Exercises
Soldier's Joy Songsheet
Blackberry Blossom Preparatory Exercises
Blackberry Blossom Songsheet
Part V: Crosspicking Classical Style
Greensleeves Preparatory Exercises
Greensleeves Songsheet
Ode to Joy Preparatory Exercises
Ode to Joy Songsheet
Malagueña Preparatory Exercises
Malagueña Songsheet
Part VI: Crosspicking Jazz/Ragtime Style
Dill Pickle Rag Preparatory Exercises
Dill Pickle Rag Songsheet
Beaumont Rag Preparatory Exercises
Beaumont Rag Songsheet
Cotton Patch Rag Preparatory Exercises
Cotton Patch Rag Songsheet
Part VII: Crosspicking Songbook Section
Little Rock Getaway
Alabama Jubilee
Arkansas Traveler
Cripple Creek
Devil's Dream
Flop Eared Mule
Loch Laven Castle
Old Joe Clark
Ragtime Annie
Red Haired Boy
Sailor's Hornpipe
St Anne's Reel
Turkey in the Straw
Part VIII: Resources and Conclusion
Conclusion
Suggested Listening
Selection for Further Study
Acoustic Music Resources