The Acoustic Speed Picking Blue Book Author:Brad Davis Learn how to flatpick at 180 miles per hour accurately with the incredible "Double-Down-Up" technique. This technique works well when interwoven in licks comprised of traditional down-up-down patterns, and it is a powerful speed picking tool. Learned correctly, it can increase your speed and accuracy and even help develop your own new and unique... more » style. This book walks you through the technique with unique grid tablature, then presents five difficult flatpicking instrumentals using the technique. Four of the five tunes are standard bluegrass standards, while the fifth song is an original flatpicking instrumental with a traditional melody written specifically to utilize the basic down-down-up pattern. This book is recommended for intermediate to advanced players.« less