Getting started with DSX i think

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Hello team! Long time player here, been stuck at 16th notes at 110 for as long as i can remember. I can get a decent tremolo going with both DSX and USX, but i think maybe I'm a natural DSX player, since that's closest to my old slow technique. I also struggle a bit with muting and control when doing the USX, which in my case may be a bit of a gypsy style technique? I've been trying a bit of the Gilbert sixes, and I'm stoked just to be able to string together more than 10 notes at 140 bpm+ tempo. The sixes are usually a bit smother, but camera placement made it a bit difficult. I am really struggling with pentatonics or 2 note per strings playing at tempo, but maybe that's for a later time. Hope you can point me in the right direction. I would like you to confirm that dsx is the right choice for me to beggin with, and maybe give me some pointers on licks or patterns i should try. I'm mainly a blues/country/soul/jazz player. Thanks!

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DSX and USX

DSX and USX

Testing DSX and USX. I think i feel more comfortable with the DSX as thats a bit closer to my string hopping normal play style
Uploaded: Jun 9, 2026 12:00 AM
Gilbert sixes attempt

Gilbert sixes attempt

Trying a short version of the Gilbert sixes just to show that i'm somewhat able to change strings
Uploaded: Jun 9, 2026 12:00 AM
Second attempt dsx

Second attempt dsx

Seems to me like i start with a slight dsx then transfer to almost a flat angle when i speed up
Uploaded: Jun 16, 2026 12:00 AM

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