Arpeggio Etude

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Advanced Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Hey all! In this tutorial, we're going to learn a short arpeggio etude that focuses on our sweeping and tapping skills. In the video above, you'll notice that I played the etude at two different speeds. First at 140bpm (beats per minute), then slower at 100bpm. Once you've checked out the video, let's head on over to the next page to start learning!

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Advanced Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Before we get started, let's make sure you understand what an arpeggio actually is. An arpeggio is simply the notes of a chord played in succession. So if you took any random chord, and played the notes of that chord individually one at a time, you'd be playing an arpeggio for that chord. In the tablature throughout this etude, I'll be giving you an idea of...

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Advanced Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: In Exercise 2, we'll be incorporating a different arpeggio in each bar. First A Major, then G Major, then F# minor, then E Major. As always, be mindful of the smooth gliding motions with your picking hand when sweeping. Also, you'll notice that a few of the notes will be tapped with your picking hand. The tapped notes are indicated with a "T" marking. Tapp...

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Advanced Topic: Technique Style: Rock

Excerpt: Okay, here we have the backing track. The track will first play the backing at 140bpm, then at a slower speed of 100bpm. Have fun while you practice! And as always, if you ever record yourself playing along, be sure to post it in the forums!

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