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Recomended level: Intermediate

Embark on your crosspicking journey with our 'Boil Them Cabbage' lesson, specially crafted for guitar beginners seeking to master this unique technique. This lesson focuses on the beloved folk tune 'Boil Them Cabbage Down,' guiding you through the intricacies of crosspicking. Learn how to effortlessly weave your pick across the strings, creating a mesmerizing blend of melody and rhythm. With detailed instruction and tablatures, you'll grasp the essence of crosspicking while honing your finger coordination and timing. Elevate your guitar skills and embrace the charm of 'Boil Them Cabbage Down' as you unlock the art of crosspicking.



We have a few arrangements here. Both arrangements are from one of our lesson path series on crosspicking. If you want to jump right in to the arrangement, then get to picking'! You can use the difficulty and tempo sliders to make things easier. You can also adjust speed and difficulty bit by bit as you get better or use the Tunefox Tutor to guide your progress.



If you want to get a little more help and advice then check out our Master Crosspicking Roadmap. There's learning paths with video lessons, exercises, other songs and plenty of advice on how to get better at this technique and style. When diving into that roadmap, check out the Introduction to Crosspicking, Crosspicking 101, & G Scales for Beginners. Those will be the biggest help in getting a hang of this style. C major - 1st position, and G major scale workout will be a great addition to really get a good handle on all the normal and necessary finger positions for those keys.

  • Guitar Boil Them Cabbage Basic Crosspicking

    Basic Crosspicking

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      50 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This is for the lesson path, Introduction to Crosspicking.

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  • Guitar Boil Them Cabbage Crosspicking

    Crosspicking

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      65 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Crosspicking is hard. Go slow. Loop measures. Practice! This arrangement demonstrates who you can change just one note of a chord to imply change and end up with a very cool voicing...

    Guitar Boil Them Cabbage Crosspicking
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: ‚Boil Them Cabbage’ is an outstanding flatpicking guitar teaching resource specifically designed for novice players. As users, you will primarily be taught Basic Crosspicking and Crosspicking Styles. An instructive tool such as this holds immense importance because it nurtures refined skills and creates a strong foundation for unexplored musical dimensions. This platform is enhanced by several key features which contribute significantly to the user's learning experience.


Creative Learning Tools: Unique tools like the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider are available to aid in your creative learning journey. Using the Lick Switcher can help you add new licks, allowing you to view the song from a different perspective. Additionally, it offers numerous variations and allows personalizing the arrangement, encouraging additional interpretations of the tune. Similarly, the Arrange Slider is yet another innovative tool which provides control over the difficulty level and the tone of your selected song.


Practicing Tools: This platform hosts an array of tools designed to improve your practice sessions. You can adjust the tempo or use backing tracks to play along, which are inclined to improve your musical timing. Additionally, the Speed Up Function encourages gradual increasements in the playing speed, which is a proven method for mastering difficult parts. Another unique feature is the option of hiding notes, offering an opportunity for users to learn by ear which develops a more instinctual understanding of the music.


General Practice Tips: One crucial practicing advice for 'Boil Them Cabbage' is to always start slowly. Beginning at a relaxed tempo allows you to progressively increase the speed as you become more comfortable and confident with the song. Remember, developing skills in all these areas will not only make you a versatile guitarist but an accomplished musician.