They say "there's no stupid question" but this one might be! So I'm starting to venture away from simple fiddle tunes and am trying to figure out my "style". I don't play in any sort of group, and I like the idea of playing solo and I've seen a few great versions of tunes played using a variety of cross-picking patterns. It seems to add a lot to a piece of music beyond a simply melody line, especially when unaccompanied. My instructor agreed, and said cross-picking is something that is usually done in an arrangement and not something many people improv. I'd like to "get into it" but the problem is that I don't really know where to start or how to add a cross-picking pattern (like a forward roll) to a melody. Any suggestions on where to start?
I'd also like to get into creating a duet with myself on audacity, and I understand the concept of counter-point (sort of). I'd like to be able to take a tune, and create a counter-melody for it. Again, I have no idea where to start! Any suggestions on some reading or listening would be appreciated.
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