Crooked Tree

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, 2022, from Crooked Tree. Solo by Molly Tuttle.

Title track of Tuttle's Grammy-winning album, with her crisp crosspicked breaks.

Crooked Tree is the title track of Molly Tuttle's Grammy-winning album, and her crisp crosspicked breaks are central to its sound. Crosspicking lets her roll through strings in a repeating pattern, creating a shimmering, banjo-like texture. Her tone is bright and clear, with a strong attack. Tuttle's playing combines technical brilliance with a deep respect for bluegrass tradition. The song shows her as one of the leading acoustic guitarists of her generation. Listen for the crosspicked passages, where the notes seem to cascade across the strings, and for her precise timing, which keeps the band locked in.

Crooked Tree by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway is featured in our Bluegrass (#16) list. The solo is played by Molly Tuttle and the song was released in 2022.

In our lists

• The 20 Greatest Bluegrass Guitar Solos — #16
• The Best Molly Tuttle Guitar Solos — #2

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