Hey Friend,
Happy Fourth of July Eve!
Hopefully most of you have a cool gig that gave you today off (or at least a half a day). I, however, will be sitting at my desk waiting for calls from clients that are most likely at home enjoying a day off with their families… someone please call!
Actually, I might get some time to do some writing without the phones ringing off the hook.
Anyhoo, I’ve got another fun arpeggio exercise for you today.
This one is a blast from the past by a “one hit wonder.” Played this one in my first band back in 1981, and still enjoy it to this day...
This is an interesting arpeggio in that the chords aren’t chords in the traditional sense. These don’t make use of any 5 note from the key - there’s only the 1 and 3 notes that would make up the triads.
When you look at the PDF, the second chord chart has no name. This is because the notes are simply D and E, which don’t make any chord by definition. In fact, that diagram is incorrect, so use it only to know where your fingers belong, and the first string should be played open, not the fourth string.
The tempo is a little slower that the recording, but until you get your fingers used to the chord changes, take it slowly. And don’t be intimidated by all the eighth notes - it’s not too bad once you’re used to it.
You can view/play the files right in your browser or download them to your computer.
Enjoy!
Peace~
Dave
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