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Arpeggios

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It is here that we begin to train our fingers to move independently of each other. Arpeggios finger patterns are limitless.

• Remember to keep your right hand in correct position.

•Don’t reach, move your arm to move up and down the strings.

• Remember to move from the large joint as much as possible. In this section we’ll go over about 21 different exercises with 7 different arpeggio patterns, which by no stretch is exhaustive. And, as usual, I’ll give you a blank TAB page you can use to make up your own exercises or patterns. If you want an exhaustive approach to studying arpeggios, definitely check out Right Hand Arpeggio Patterns for Acoustic Guitar. It is BY FAR the best book on right hand arpeggios I've EVER seen.

As always:

thumb = t, index = i, middle = m, ring = a

Rolls: t - i - m - (a)

Rolls are pretty simple to do. I call them rolls because, basically, your fingers roll across the strings in a downward motion. Generally, the thumb (t) picks the top three strings (E, A, D). The index (i) picks the G string, the middle finger (m) picks the B string and the ring finger (a) picks the high E. This is not always the case but it’s best to use this as a reference point. Also remember to move your arm and not contort your wrist to reach those high strings.

ex1 ex2 ex3

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Arpeggios: Alternating Rolls

Comments:

It is here that we begin to train our fingers to move independently of each other. Arpeggios finger patterns are limitless.

• Remember to keep your right hand in correct position.

•Don’t reach, move your arm to move up and down the strings.

• Remember to move from the large joint as much as possible. In this section we’ll go over about 21 different exercises with 7 different arpeggio patterns, which by no stretch is exhaustive. And, as usual, I’ll give you a blank TAB page you can use to make up your own exercises or patterns. If you want an exhaustive approach to studying arpeggios, definitely check out Right Hand Arpeggio Patterns for Acoustic Guitar. It is BY FAR the best book on right hand arpeggios I've EVER seen.

ex1 ex2 ex3

(if the midis don't show up, here are the links ... ex1, ex2, ex3 )

As always:

thumb = t, index = i, middle = m, ring = a

Alternating Rolls: t - i - m, t - i - a, t - m - a (mixing them up more)

These are the same as rolls but in these exercises we’ll alternate the bass as well as the fingers.

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