Stiggie, I would suggest that you get the Waltons tutorial. It is not the best tutorial if you are not already a musician, but it is loaded with different styles and folks playing them. Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, and many others contributed to it. It gives examples of various tunings, various strums, different pick n' strums, etc. I think you will find that this instrument is so new, that there are no rules. I would also recommend Homespun Tapes tutorial with Zan Macleod. He take you through strums, to be sure, but he starts right off with picking patterns as well. Once you get some of the basics down, start experimenting with the unique sound that this instrument delivers. As time goes on, you will develope your own unique style. In that regard, this is similar to the Uilleann Pipes. If 10 different folks play a tune, you will hear 10 different styles. Start with the two resources I have given you. Also visit Han Speek's Irish Bouzouki page.

Mostly, just start playing. Try bass runs. Try the enhanced scales. Play with patterns. Then make 'em fit.

All the best,

Mick