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Basic
blues arpeggio
Try
this simple blues arpeggio using the open strings
first and playing E,A
and B7.
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Now
try it with the chords.
Exercise
1 Start with a steady four beat pattern and
begin to build.
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Exercise
2 The bass line still remains constant but now
the top line introduces a simply melody.
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Exercise
3 Try increasing the rhythm of the top line,
first with triplets and then with eighth note patterns.
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Exercise
4 This exercise starts with open bass and treble
couplets, then uses a combination of both closed
and open. This begins to introduce the feel of independence
between thumb and fingers.
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Exercise
5 By using the above ideas you can now play
a bluesy type pattern. This time the left hand holds
down a two note Em chord as shown on the chord window.
Keep repeating the line until you feel confident
with the constant bass and changing top line.
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Exercise
6 By doubling the timing of the bass line you
can produce an even more rhythmic effect, whilst
playing a blues melody on the top line.
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