DSX player struggling with metal rhythm playing

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Hey guys! This is my first TC submission, and I’m stoked to be here. Since discovering Cracking the Code I’ve learned that I’m a DSX player, and I think I’m kind of in the “David Grier”...

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Videos

DSX noodling

DSX noodling

Trying out some DSX motions across pentatonics and some scale fragments.
Uploaded: Aug 5, 2025 12:00 AM
Low String Struggles

Low String Struggles

DSX player struggling to find the path to perfect chugs.
Uploaded: Aug 5, 2025 12:00 AM
DSX chugs starting on an upstroke

DSX chugs starting on an upstroke

I tried playing some chugs starting on an upstroke instead of a downstroke. I like the tone better, and in some ways it feels more comfortable, but I’m concerned it might create some difficulties when riffing on higher strings, then jumping down to a low string starting. It feels difficult jumping down to the low string on an upstroke.
Uploaded: Aug 12, 2025 12:00 AM

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Closed on Sep 1, 2025 11:30 PM

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