Guitar course for beginners Part 14 Arpeggio using pick

Arpeggio is a type of guitar chord backing.

Basically, all you have to do is press down the chord and play in order starting from the lowest string!

Arpeggios are especially useful for expressing ballad songs, so it’s worth remembering them.

Here we will introduce arpeggios using a pick.

Arpeggio pattern using a pick①

First of all, this is a pattern where you play the strings in order starting from the lowest string.

The chords are G, Em, C and D.

The trick is to keep the note extended after playing.

My picking style is written on the music score, but it may be easier to play with an alternate picking style of down to up.

Arpeggio pattern using a pick②

Next let’s play this arpeggio.

The chord progression is also G-Em-C-D.

My picking style is written on the music score, but it may be easier to play with an alternate picking style of down to up.

Arpeggio pattern using a pick③

Next is an applied edition arpeggio.

The code uses Cadd9 and Dadd9, Fmaj7 (13) and G6.

Although the chord name may give the impression that it is difficult, it is actually not that difficult.
perhaps.

This arpeggio pattern is “Our World” It is used in the song.

Arpeggio pattern using a pick④

When it comes to ballad songs, this is the pattern.

This is an arpeggio pattern inspired by a piano.

The 2nd and 1st strings are played at the same time as the 6th, 5th, and 4th strings.

Play the 2nd string with your middle finger and the 1st string with your ring finger.

The chord progression is also G-Em-C-D.

Once you have mastered this pattern, it will be easier to apply it, so be sure to memorize it.

Summary

So far, we have introduced four arpeggio patterns that use the pick.

Once you are able to use arpeggios, your range of expression will greatly expand, especially in ballad songs.

It may seem difficult at first, but if you put in the time, you will definitely be able to play it.

Don’t give up and keep practicing the guitar.