xHouse of the Rising Sun Traditional Tabbed by John Martin This tab uses a technique called cross-picking. Developed by George Shuffler with the Brothers, it involves using a pick in a constant roll across three strings. Use the pick of down-down-up (DDU. In some cases you must use a DDU DDU DU pattern. 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