Product Number:
20680M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
106
Binding:
Squareback Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-8832-7
ISBN13:
978-07866-8832-6
Series:
Mel Bay Guitar University
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
9/15/2015
A modern arpeggio handbook and comprehensive training manual for developing fast, flowing arpeggio runs that connect the entire fretboard. Emphasis is on developing fluid, non-shifting arpeggio patterns (across the neck) using hammer-ons and pull-offs for speed and fluidity; and also on developing smooth position-shifting arpeggios (along the length of the neck) using slides. These two types of motion are then connected and combined in an extensive collection of soloing etudes for full assimilation. The result is a complete system of arpeggio pathways that connects every part of the fretboard and facilitates maximum speed, fluidity, and range. Complete whole-neck connections are presented for major 7th, dominant 7th, minor 7th, minor 6th, half-diminished, diminished 7th, major triadic and minor triadic arpeggios.
This book is for all guitarists who are serious about improving their ability to solo over chord progressions using arpeggios, in any style of music; including rock, jazz, fusion, blues, country or pop. Having the ability to instantly outline any chord in a song with a fluid arpeggio run (no matter where your hand is on the neck) is immensely valuable for every guitarist. This book methodically teaches you the skills that make this possible. Loaded with melodic arpeggio passages that can be applied to your music immediately, this is perhaps the most practical and powerful arpeggio book ever written. Standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
introduction
section one: RAPID FIRE ARPEGGIOS
NON-SHIFTING - Fast & fluid arpeggio patterns for Minor 7, Dominant 7, Major 7, Diminished 7, Minor 7(b5), Minor 6, Major Triadic, Minor Triadic chords. Arpeggios are presented in seven different sets. Each set is identified by a number that indicates the string with the lowest root and the finger that plays it in that set (for example, Set 5-1 arpeggios have the root on the 5th string fretted with the 1st finger).
Set 5-1 Arpeggios
Set 6-1 Arpeggios
Set 5-4 Arpeggios
Set 6-4 Arpeggios
Set 4-1 Arpeggios
Set 6-2 Arpeggios
Set 5-2 Arpeggios
Practice Suggestions
Soloing Etudes
section two: EXTENDED ARPEGGIO RUNS
POSITION-SHIFTING - Fluid, melodic exercises for whole-neck motion.
Arpeggio Runs with a 16th Note Feel
(3 runs each for: Minor 7, Dominant 7, Major 7, Diminished 7, Minor 7(f5), Minor 6, Major Triadic, Minor Triadic)
Arpeggio Runs with a Triplet Feel
(3 runs each for: Minor 7, Dominant 7, Major 7, Diminished 7, Minor 7(f5), Minor 6, Major Triad, Minor Triad)
Practice Suggestions
Soloing Etudes
Appendix: "Guide For Using This Book"
Tablature Symbols Key
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