How to crosspick and play Wildwood Flower - with Molly Tuttle

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Seeing her jam with Tommy E was an eye-opener. She's a stud on guitar!!!

[@HannahCope88]

@TheArtofGuitar She's awesome. Love her.

[@Gr8FriknApe]

A stud? Now, THAT, is an image that just doesn't match this beautiful lady ... LOL Jes havin some fun. Great video. Good vibes comin at ya.

[@zeroone7867]

I've just learnt more in 13.44 mins about crosspicking than I have in the last 20 years of playing guitar. Top notch tutorial.

[@nathanbingham470]

agreed

[@sportsfan205]

I'm 72 ears old and remember when I was little we always listened to radio on sat. night . Wildwood flower was favorite song and still is our Guitar sound amazing, thanks for the memories.

[@usmcrn4418]

She’s a great guitarist, songwriter, a good person.. and just downright gorgeous! Not that looks are the most important thing in the world, but she’s blessed with those as well as musical/vocal talent. I love her music and that part of her spirit which she exposes to us. ❤

[@YippeeSkippie426]

Looks are important and I'll prove it: If it was Nancy Pelosi making this exact same video, no-one would even click on the thumb-nail.

[@user-xh1kz7rm4j]

I learned that Molly was amazing before and now that I understand more, she is more amazing.

[@DavidSmith-og1oz]

This is a fantastic lesson. I've always wanted to learn how to crosspick and now I can take my first step.. It's wonderful that a musician that normally plays so fast can slow it down and explain it so well. Thanks, Molly.

[@kc8923]

Did you manage to follow what she was playing? Did you use any tab?

[@davewhitehill3602]

The next step is to incorporate slurs (hammer-ons and pull-offs ala Chet Atkins).

[@Wobbz9413]

@@davewhitehill3602the next step is watch more Molly tutorials.

[@mondon656]

It's really nice of you to give free guitar lessons to us despite being famous and no doubt incredibly busy - what a decent person you are, thank you

[@marquitalawson68]

@@innis52carra If you want something done, ask a busy person. They understand time management and can deliver in addition to their regular work.

[@bobthabuilda1525]

@@innis52carra I doubt that. To play at the level they do requires hours of practice. Bela Fleck, for example, practiced 8 hours a day; a full work day. Often for many pros that number comes down to 3-5, but in it's place you have to deal with session work, recording your own material, writing new songs, managing bookings, traveling to shows, managing a full band, rehearsal, etc. It's a myth that musicians don't work hard.

[@innis52carra]

@@bobthabuilda1525 managing bookings, traveling to shows, managing a full band, rehearsal, etc. ? Thats what managers are for ...

[@douglesw]

If you ever doubted the existence of GOD, that should be resolved with the creation of KZbin and the contributors like Molly and so many others! A lesson with James Taylor would have been impossible at almost any cost or circumstance, but on YT I can see his hands and understand his thinking. Priceless, as is Molly. I am spending the rest of my life taking YT instruction.

[@lpmama1196]

@@innis52carra I doubt you know enough about her schedule to make such a comment. These lessons are for Guitar World and they are part of her work as a professional musician. It could have taken hours to shoot this. They give her exposure and she teaches to inspire and build her fan base, not to mention she likely also gets paid some type of royalty for doing the video. Professional musicians lead busy lives and they don't just leave it all up to a manager. They call it the music business for a reason.

[@dougalvis]

I shared this with my 16 year old Granddaughter who is learning to play the guitar I gave her for her birthday. I did that because Molly is more than a phenomenal player & great teacher, she is also kind & patient, a beautiful person. Thanks for sharing Molly 👍

[@patriciajrs46]

Good for you, Doug.

[@CL-vx9dr]

Why is your profile picture Dilbert lol

[@752brickie]

That is great you gave her a guitar !!!! You may not be able to play basketball or many sports into old age-but you can still ostly be able to play guitar unless you are like me- playing for 50+ years and still am not a player !!!

[@theunknowncowboy4273]

Not only is this a fabulous lesson by someone who has an incredible way of teaching... she continues the tradition... passing songs and style to new generations. I thank you for this Molly... and what a spectacular room you're in!

[@markpeavy4005]

I've been playing guitar for awhile as well as wildwood flower..."you see, I've been around a long time playing that song". I thought I would jump in and follow along quite easily. Boy, was I wrong! Molly, you showed me while I can cross pick a little I have a long way to go! Great job! I've learned I know very little but I do enjoy learning!

[@leonardocannone8349]

Awesome. Not only are you an amazing guitar player, but you are an amazing teacher as well. Thank you.

[@GregorySLamb]

As a banjo picker come flat picker on guitar, this lesson has been serving me very well. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us mortals...Yep, to me you are a goddess of flatpicking AND cross picking to say nothing of your stunning vocals. Oh, I might have forgotten to mention - SONG WRITING!

[@AyeCarumba221]

Is this THE Greg Lamb of Portland fame??? Jonny Guitar from Lamb Jam here!

[@GregorySLamb]

@@AyeCarumba221 Yup - that's me. I hope you are well and healthy. I live in Glenwood Springs, CO these days. Playing guitar more than banjo since the jam scene is dormant.

[@AyeCarumba221]

@@GregorySLamb I recognized Matisse as well. Im watching lots of music on youtube, so I guess I was bound to see comments from somebody I knew. Maybe ill continue this conversation in a text. A less public forum. Sincerely, Jon

[@drpacman9996]

This is excellent, I got into playing bluegrass about a year ago and learned wildwood flower. Been looking into cross picking and found this video. It’s a bonus that Molly has such a great teaching method, thanks for the lesson!

[@danielrenaud3985]

As a kid we went to so many bluegrass and traditional music festivals...it is great that you and others re bringing it into the mainstream. Such wonderful ambassadors

[@drrandydsteele7181]

I've been cross picking Wildwood Flower 60 years...my most fun song to play

[@patricklundquist9869]

Thank you so much for teaching this old dog some new tricks. That is an incredible sounding guitar by the way. Fantastic tone.

[@robertdubuc4082]

Memorizing , you are awesome.I never knew you did this, give lessons.I don't play any instruments, but I was drawn into watching because of you.I can't express in words how much you inspire through just being you, Molly . Thanks,peace and stay safe 🙏

[@crlguitar1]

Molly is a special talent, and GREAT instructor too....So precise .....

[@gregnuttall3637]

Today is the first time I've ever seen you, I've been watching other great teachers, but I definitely like the style you have. Been playing guitar for a few years now @ 63yr old. With broken fingers and what other things that go with age. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. I'm gonna try to learn about this style of playing. Thanks again.

[@battlehrfred]

Perfectionist, there is nothing else you can say. her talent. her finedetail and wrist movement tells it all . 100-100 just wow!AAAAAA

[@ofbyforpeople1384]

Molly, thank you for turning me on to "Wildwood Flower" -- I cannot thank you enough for that. Also thank you for your generosity in teaching new techniques and your talented inspiration too.

[@markrobinson8949]

Really nice delivery and it's nice to see choices being offered to the learner. I confess that even after a scary number of years playing guitar (and gigging) crosspicking is still my nemesis! Thanks, Molly :-)

[@SilentAttackTV]

I'm a fingerstyle player, but Molly has inspired me to finally try to get good at using a pick.

[@Mofi357]

go with sweep pickn

[@michaelimhoff1588]

Looks like life is more peaceful for you these days Molly... It's wonderful to see... It's been many years since I sat down next to you and picked a few in the campgrounds of Grass Valley... Amazing talent... Those were the "floppy hat" days and I knew those days must have been so hard for you... I don't know if you ever realized that you had some Grass Valley guardian angels like myself and others around to help protect you from harm... not to mention God's Angels... who have been there with you all the time... I have been praying for you... And of course, thanks for teaching the others here... Pass it on...

[@JohnSteins]

Just what I needed! Someone talented like Molly to kick me in the butt and get me back on the guitar! Thank you Molly Tuttle!

[@lewiefrazier1041]

Molly's guitar has a great tone and that hollow sound...wonderful!!!

[@patriciajrs46]

Acoustics are good for that sound.

[@lucillereilly]

Finally, someone who has explained what cross picking IS! I’ve been wondering for a while what this looks like and was on the trail, but didn’t know for sure. The main confusion is that I play “kick-butt” autoharp and couldn’t envision cross picking on that instrument-certainly not by playing with three finger picks and a thumb pick! The term comes up in autoharp circles, and now I need to go back and look at its context, as very few people play harmonized melody on the autoharp with just a flat pick. I play guitar, too, so you’ve given me something new to try. All the best to you, Molly! Fabulous lesson and thank you!

[@pte1808]

I've played this way past 45 years and this is the day I see the name of the style.

[@752brickie]

What a wonderful beautiful guitar player !!! One of the most talented guitarists on the planet !!!~. You go girl !!! Keep up the wonderful work !!

[@fiddlegirl5]

Thankyou Molly! I always felt like cross picking was a mystery, but the way you broke it down makes it seem more doable!

[@richardwysocki8300]

Hello, Molly! Every time I see you, my heart smiles. Peace, prosperity and hugs to you always.

[@752brickie]

Mine too what a wonderful young lady !

[@homeworldmusic]

Well that intro was totally sweet, thank you and a shout out to Guitar World for sharing this.

[@edrosa5079]

well i have to say you make it sound so easy im just beginning and hope when im 70 to be able to play this way THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[@bluetrain477]

Molly thanks so much for posting this lesson and slowing things down so we can follow along. I would love to see more! My first bluegrass guitar lessons were with your Dad, Jack, at Gryphon strings. It is so great to see you follow in his footsteps as a teacher!

[@jimbosweeney]

At tempo indeed!! Thank you Molly Tuttle! I love Molly Tuttle... passing on the bluegrass tradition one video at a time!

[@buddybeetle]

Fantastic ! Thank you so much for taking the time to record and share this !

[@ioodyssey3740]

I'm so glad I discovered Molly and now I'm learning crosspicking. Thanks for inspiring me in this direction.

[@kydragon42]

Thank you Molly for being honest and down to earth in your presentation! So much fun, I can hear your love! Hope to see ya live in 2021 and Say hi to your dad! Banjo Mike Lou. Ky!

[@magicdaveable]

When I was first learning guitar about 60 years ago. There was no "teacher" available so my attempt to copy "Travis Picking" using a flat pick resulted in a style similar to crosspicking. I later discovered that it easily converted to crosspicking. The downside is that I never learned to fingerpick but...... I can flatpick bluegrass style tunes like a heavy metal shredder. I have to admit that I never learned any Clarence White licks or Tony Rice licks but learned to play melody adding my own embellishments.

[@AmbientBeat99]

Me, too, 60+ years ago, trying to learn from listening to records and live performances. Fingerpicking I learned from watching/listening, same as flatpicking/crosspicking and I guess I now have my own style, which is not all bad! We, at least, paved the way for these young players, so many of whom are incredible and I love them all!

[@patrickbuechel2599]

Gee,,,after learning 2 pieces of Mozart I'm naturally doing this, I just didn't know it has a name,,,thank you young lady, your video was very useful and engaging,,,

[@saschaw.7251]

Thanks a lot for this useful lesson. As a beginner of crosspicking and bluegrass I appreciate such informative videos. Especially when performed by a great guitar player like Molly Tuttle. Greetings from Germany :)

[@georgetatum8823]

Sascha, I love to hear that you are keeping the country and bluegrass alive in Germany. Eddie

[@repsolracer104]

Hi Sascha bin dabei mit flatpickng anzufangen wie läuft es bei dir und hast du evtl Tipps bzw Videos die du empfehlen kannst? LG Jan

[@sbs721]

As a fingerpicker who wants to learn more about flatpicking, this was an interesting & useful lesson. Thanks, Molly!

[@kevinthomson688]

Thanks very much for this Molly Tuttle! This lesson has been like a breath of fresh air guitar playing wise, opening up a whole new world for me. Congratulations on such a clear, engaging delivery to something as complex as crosspicking!

[@jimbosweeney]

I love Molly Tuttle... educating kids and adults!

[@Dan-zq5wt]

I love Molly Tuttle! I just discovered her and bluegrass in general (I’m a blues rock Dad kind of guy) and now I’m obsessed!!

[@standard0100]

After watching this video probably 15 times over multiple weeks it finally clicked… great lesson!

[@cyberdude721]

OMG I am blown away, beyond magical, no words

[@garylam6233]

So humble to be so great Thanks molly my uncle Eddie Adcock plays a five string banjo And he uses picks on all five fingers He plays a guitar with the finger picks and he is like you sounds amazing Thanks very entertaining And educational Wish I could do it but some have and some dont

[@roderickmatheson3195]

Thanks Molly for the lesson, I always wanting to learn to play the wild wood flower on guitar, I'm getting there,but I do like your cross picking it adds more flavor to the tune.

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

Oh my goodness, I can actually understand this! First off ,I didn't know what cross picking was. I play finger style and I've been pretty locked in to that over the years, but I'm going to try this for a change!

[@seamusmclaughlin7142]

Got to hear Molly at HSB a few weeks ago.Outstanding talent and a beautiful person. Golden Highway backing band not too shabby either!

[@counciousstream]

So there is a name for this type of picking! Cross Picking. I've been playing for 50 years and am at the point where I don't think about what I am playing but instead feel what I want to play. The techniques that you demo came together for me decades ago but I didn't know it as you describe. Another technique that I teach is a cross strum where two to three strings are strummed at the same time in a down stroke/upstroke motion. You work your way from the bottom root note of the cord to the top of the chord in groups of 2 to 3 strings. It's like a 2 string strummed arpaggio. There is probably a name for this style as well.

[@danschwie]

So awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent Molly! Love the new record.

[@whitneylee3460]

I’ve played like the syncopated strings like that for years on occasion but never knew it was Called crosspicking and never thought of using it on fingerpicking a melody. Very cool.

[@derdian3]

It's funny you have to stumble upon these videos ,its just what i need.

[@johnpoole7327]

Thank you. Very good lesson, my great grand wants to learn and this will be a great place for her to start. It helped me and I've been playing 60 plus years. Thank you again.

[@tedwilliford7218]

I have played guitar using this method for many years and you can actually apply it to a 5 string banjo too for a different sound. I play both flat pick and finger pick. Learned guitar when I was 13 by playing backup to my Dad, and taught myself the banjo at 16. still have my first guitar and amp from my 13th birthday and the banjo from my 16th birthday. I remember my Dad playing the bass fiddle when I was 5 years old. He still has the bass fiddle and all of his old guitars from the 50's and 60's.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Wow! And this was free. I love it. Molly and her group are amazing.

[@jackorbit7258]

Thank you, Molly. Great lesson, well demonstrated, and explained.

[@edejan]

Wow! What a beautiful tone you tease out of that guitar!

[@bruceleewells3173]

Nice technique, as well as beautifully played . You're guitar playing sounds so clean and fun.

[@sbolfing]

Not only a great player, but a great teacher! Great video! It's fascinating to contrast your cross-picking style of playing this song with Tommy Emmanuel's finger-picking lesson. Two different styles, both played by incredible players, and both are good teachers - I definitely want to learn both techniques. (Still feel like a novice, and I've been playing since I got a brand new Stella parlor for my 8th birthday - in 1964!)

[@josephmanzi4691]

Molly you are really great teacher. I've been practicing and really making progress. Love your style of teaching. You are such a talent. God Bess.

[@_dnk]

i was so lucky to see molly play with billy in winston on docs 100th birthday. she’s awesome!!

[@bridgetabrnathy7877]

Will you come play for me sometime❤️ (I live in SoCal) My dad used to play for me on Saturdays while my mom was at work, it was just the two of us. He ALWAYS played Wildwood Flower-every Saturday! He’s been gone almost 43 years and those were still the best days of my life! I miss him, and the music SO MUCH!

[@Ronno4691]

Just discovered Molly Tuttle after hearing her being interviewed in BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends show with Clive Anderson on Saturday 13th January '24! Good singer/songwriter AND she can flatten anybody's ass with her country shred playing too 😊

[@rogo6567]

Thank You Molly! Your not "only" a virtuose guitarist but also a perfect teacher!! Please, keep going this way!

[@jbf16falcon]

Well I fell all over myself timing wise once I reached the Wildwood Flower part. Makes me respect her talent that much more.

[@eddiepeavy6233]

You are 👏 awesome!! I love the sound of cross picking. I’ve never heard of it. Big fan of yours! 😍

[@williamphilip916]

Utube up, some old Stanley Brothers songs and listen George Shuffler doing background and breaks. He by the way used ddu pattern, he says if you don't you can back yourself into a corner.

[@karlmichaelcronin9618]

Thanks, made me think about a few issues. I mean I can do this or whatever but let's just say you made me remember to do something I'd forgotten and I really appreciate that. Karl

[@dieselman7453]

Molly thanks your unreal we love you in Ireland a lot of your music blends in with Irish traditional music that we play here !! You are super woman on guitar I love watching ur picking hand it’s an amazing thing tale care and be well molly !!! Brian Ireland

[@gins8781]

Sure wish I had had access to this kind of instruction when I first picked up a guitar. Thanks!

[@blackz06]

Same! 20 years later, and I still suck...

[@grahamgordon7397]

So right me too. X

[@grahamgordon7397]

Lessons to pay for so expensive for such short time.

[@ioodyssey3740]

You have it now. Rejoice!

[@robertcraig156]

You're never too old to learn, you'll be able to , have faith.

[@JayKeller]

Thank you Molly, you're a superb teacher. I am going to learn this, that is my vow!

[@greengoog22]

How is the song coming!

[@JayKeller]

@Green Go OG22 Thanks for asking! I'm doing well with the version from Jack Tuttle's book (Molly's dad), but adding her cross-picking into it will take me a while longer, it's pretty challenging.

[@eagle49]

50 yr. player here Molly and that was great. I thought I'd pick it up real quick but it took a while but got it down pretty good . I thought I picked it up years ago but not as good as your version. Love the Martin! Continued success to a nice woman, thanks again .

[@ffggddss]

Marvelous! As a thumbpick guy, it makes me want to take up flat-picking. Fred

[@tomrussell7899]

Fabulous. You are an excellent guitar player and an excellent teacher as well. A rare combination.

[@eagle49]

Wow Molly, I'm a 50 yr, player and have to say you are quite an instructor. You had my attention and I'm going to try it all in a few minutes. Your Dad? taught yourself and your brothers well.. You're not girl with the wool hat anymore. God Bless and and Long Island says pay us a visit!

[@jaytouvelle2359]

yes she is great, Too fast for me because I am a 60 year old beginner, I will learn this small steps at a time,

[@philemonmuli1806]

"I started cross picking a couple of years after I started playing guitar....."Good teaching, hypnotizing rendering.

[@wiscgaloot]

If I were a few decades younger (I'm 61) I would try to learn how to do this. I think I tried it in my teens or twenties and gave up and went to fingerpicking instead. But Molly is one of my musical heroes!

[@schincat]

You are amazing in so many ways and this lesson is just one of them.

[@barrydouglas6276]

Molly, like many fine players, makes it look easy. It's only easy when you have put in significant time. My very sincere thanks for a lesson on how to focus that time!

[@IrvinGreene8008]

Excellent job! That is my oldest favorite song to hear it was picked the way you do! Thanks, it was a pleasure!

[@northsongs]

That guitar is a Cannon! Nice job. Thanks, Molly!

[@timdillontablet3551]

Thanks... Molly..... such great cross technique..... im not sure gets any better

[@walterhartman3275]

Really beautiful.. stunning, crisp. bright and bold. amazing. the guitar playing is great too.

[@Equality72521sr]

I love that you are surrounded by images of, Young, Page, Cash, and Frampton. You belong right there with them 😃

[@colindeer9657]

Hello Molly, thank you for giving up your time for this beautiful video. The song is a lovely one to do and you teach it very nicely. Not rushing it and delivering it with your own vibe ( nice feel towards others). All the best of times for you and thanks.

[@boogiemorgan]

Nice demonstration. Thanks and God Bless 💓😊🙏

[@cclowwater]

Incredible info from such an amazing, wonderful and beautiful musician!

[@jeffreyp.kitchin5420]

OMG, Thank you. Love this.! Perfect Learn! I Love Blue Grass.

[@hermit4280]

Im a metal head but always liked this tune. Thank you for the lesson. Your very talented and pretty too.

[@GreenFordFocus09]

This is a great lesson for for starters. Don't get faster until you can cleanly play and the speed will come. I prefer electrics for practicing patterns to build speed. I can play without the sound drowning out what I'm watching on tv while I build my speed. I turn down the output from my interface while I"m plugged in. Binge watch something and give your hands a workout as they can take it.

[@mcollins1401]

Great teaching... from a great player. Thank you !

[@geraldwest3428]

Excellent playing, thank you very much!

[@joshuahendrickson4854]

Thanks Molly for such a great video. I never learned how to use a pick, but I hope to see if I can learn from this video and just use my fingers. Cross picking is something I hear all the time in bluegrass and in early country. I'm totally blind and I love playing my martin d18 and my takamine guitar. I know cross picking will sound great on both my guitars. Keep up the good work.

[@dannywoody5497]

Great lesson and personality guitar sound is amazing

[@joeoretti36]

Excellent sounding guitar

[@davidpennington8156]

thank you for takeing the time to teach this iam takeing it verry slowly but i will for sure learn how to play this .....Agin thank you so verry much.....David

[@Ottonic6]

What a fun song to play. Fantastic. Thank you!

[@martinbancroft84120]

Really nice thank you, I think this is a similar pattern played on Tennessee Flat Top box where Jim Tolly plays the flat top box line with Johnny Cash playing Rhythm Sounds fabulous