Arpeggios
Arpeggios are selected notes of the
scale played in sequence.
They are usually made up of the most important notes of a,
chords
intervals
click to see how chords are constructed.
They add a different dimension to your music, they are basically harmonized scales or parts of scales.
They add color to your melody, and maintain the connection between harmony and melody when played in a song. SeeExtended chords .
The basic types are Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished. Although any chord can be arpeggiated. See chord chemistry
As you can see they are associated with chords and the different types of chords. In some instances and fingerings, they are the chords.
When strummed one string at a time, they are interchangeable with the chords they are formed from.
You'll probably find them very entertaining while learning them.
However it takes some training to use them while playing. Once mastered they will add a new dimension to your playing.
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Arpeggios


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