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We do this one in C, a good key to sing it in, and start with the basic melody. From there we'll add some strumming accompaniment, then crosspicking, and finally turn loose a bit up top!

Crosspicking Doublestops Key of C Theory technique

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  1. Wes Pittman ·

    Third time coming back to this lesson over two years. It's amazing what shows up when you're ready for it.

  2. MandoMary ·

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  3. Junior Pace ·

    Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.

  4. picknGrin ·

    The pinky thing goes away, I promise. Took me about three months.

  5. Tom Vasquez ·

    There's a slower jam track under the resources tab on this lesson, worth grabbing.

  6. Rita Alvarez ·

    Recording yourself is humbling but it's the fastest fix I've found.

  7. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    There's a slower track in the resources for this one. If you want it slower still, let me know and I'll cut one.

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