Jesse McReynolds Classic Bluegrass - Mandolin taught by Jesse McReynolds (DVD)

(Homespun Music) Instructional video - special guest Sam Bush

Bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds invented crosspicking on the mandolin in the 1960s, and this DVD gives you the opportunity to learn this complex and powerful technique from the master himself. Jesse starts at the very beginning and teaches the basics of mandolin crosspicking, which mimics the characteristic sounds of banjo rolls. He offers a variety of exercises, melodic variations, endings, backward rolls, and arrangements for some of his most famous songs. Jesse also reveals the secrets of his splitter strings, another McReynolds innovation that creates a rich texture and allows you to achieve additional harmonies on your instrument.