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Most guitar players over complicate arpeggios, and that's one of the many reasons most people struggle to understand what they are or how to use them.

 

First, here's what you don't do with arpeggios...

 

You don't strum arpeggios...

 

You don't hold down an arpeggio and pick the notes one by one. You often hear that referred to as 'arpeggiated' chords, which can cause confusion.

 

The fact is, those are both RHYTHM guitar techniques.

 

When we play arpeggios, we're 100% in LEAD guitar territory. 

 

To put it simply...

 

Arpeggios are notes taken from a chord and played in the same way you would play a scale.

 

For example, the notes that make up a G Major chord are G, B and D. So if during your solo, you played those 3 notes, you'd be playing a G Major Arpeggio.

 

You'll often hear those referred to as 'Chord Tones,' which simply means 'notes taken from the chord you're playing over.'

 

Simple, right?

 

When you look at a lot of the classic blues players like BB King and Muddy Waters, a lot of the time they were using arpeggios without realising they were doing it.

 

BB King especially loved playing solos using the notes of the underlying chord.

 

So, now we know what arpeggios are, the next question is usually...

Like I mentioned at the top of this page, arpeggios are what I like to call "The Boredom Killer."

 

Here's what I mean by that...

 

It's very hard to get bored of your playing once you have an understanding of arpeggios. 

 

I'm known for my love of the pentatonic scale. It's awesome. It's probably my all-time favourite scale BUT, it only has ONE, very particular sound. 

 

There comes a time when you'll want to explore outside of that sound and try something new.

 

And that's where arpeggios really shine, especially when you combine them with the pentatonic scale.

1. They bring a real level of intelligence to your soloing work.


2. They help you play 'with' the music, rather than just playing over the top of it.

Let me explain...

 

Typically, guitar players use one scale over an entire track without thinking about the chords. One of the reasons the pentatonic is so popular is because you can play it over pretty much anything and it'll sound good.

 

On one level, that's great...

 

But you could look at it another way...

 

You could say you're not really playing 'with' the music, you're simply playing 'on top' of the music.

 

It's like you're talking 'at' someone, rather than 'to' them. We've all been stuck with someone at a party, where their only interest is telling you all about themselves, while never bothering to show interest in what you have to say.

 

Sometimes that's great (if they're a good story teller and what they're talking about is fun), but there's very little give and take in that scenario. 

 

Using arpeggios is more like a musical conversation.

 

A back and forth between you and the music, where you're interacting with each chord and letting the music itself guide your lead playing.

 

When you're conscious of the chords underneath your solo, and you're complimenting each chord by using the correct arpeggio, all of a sudden you're in a new world of possibility.

 

It really is 'conversational' guitar playing.

"A good solo is like a book. It will start out in a phrase, it will go on in paragraphs, and then it will have a great ending." - Steve Vai

 

Which begs the question, no matter how experienced a guitar player you are...

 

Do your solos have that level of thought in them?

 

Are you able to hold the listener's interest for long periods of time? 

 

Are you able to intelligently improvise your solos 'with' the underlying chords, rather than just play a bunch of licks on top?

 

If the answer to any of those questions is "No..."

 

It’s really not your fault!

 

Like I mentioned before, so many guitar players (and teachers) massively overcomplicate the process of learning and using arpeggios.

 

It's all too easy to get stuck, or even avoid them completely because you haven't been taught the best way to learn and use them.

  • If You Want To Take Your Solos To The Next Level

    Outside of the pentatonic scale, the ability to use arpeggios is probably the most essential skill you need to develop.

     

    If you look at players like Larry Carlton, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, and John Mayer, one of the key skills in their 'box of tricks' is their use of arpeggios. 

  • It Looks & Sounds More Complicated Than It Actually Is

    There's a popular misconception when guitar players talk about arpeggios. You'll often hear claims that "you have to be a super advanced player," or you have to "be a high-level jazz guy" in order to use them. That couldn't be further from the truth. 

     

    Sure you can overcomplicate arpeggios, but, if you learn them the right way (like we teach), you can pretty much turn off your brain and let your fingers do the talking. 

  • Arpeggios Provide A Deeper Relationship Between Lead & Rhythm

    Guitar players that use arpeggios sound more melodic, have a higher level of soloing ability, and have a deeper understanding of the harmonic material within a song.

The great thing is, once you know how to approach playing arpeggios the right way, you can truly set your playing on fire, and gain a real command over the neck.

 

With the right arpeggio system the results become EASY!

 

Which is why we created a brand new course to help you. It walks you through a proven, step-by-step system that adds a whole new world of sound to your playing...

 

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Preview 1: Arpeggio Run

Preview 2: Paul Gilbert Style Lick

Preview 3: Arpeggio Based Solo

Preview 4: Arpeggio Lick

» Hardly anyone is using arpeggios properly these days! They've either not been taught how to use them properly, or haven't even been taught them at all. The world needs more guitar players with a solid understanding of arpeggios.
 
» Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, John Mayer, T-Bone Walker, Jeff Beck, Al Di Meola, even Les Paul himself used arpeggios to great effect.

 

These guys all know the importance of using chord tones in their solos and devoted a huge amount of time to mastering their arpeggio skills.

 

I don’t know about you, but when I see a list of names like that, I know it’s time to sit up and take notice. If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for guys like you and me.

» You’ll become a 'next level' guitar player with the ability to make your audience (and your fellow guitar players) feel awestruck with your playing

 

» Once you have a solid understanding of how arpeggios work with the chords, your entire guitar skill-set will drastically improve

 

» You’ll be able to confidently improvise in front of other guitarists and play in bands without having to worry if you can hold it together

 

» Your knowledge of the relationship between the rhythm section and the lead will explode your skills.

 

…and much more!

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