One Last Excerpt
December 17th, 2007 | 
Author: Hi fellow guitarists,
It’s been crazy around here as I get ready to launch my new book and website (not to mention the Christmas preparations. After spending the weekend dealing with technical problems I am almost ready to go. In just a couple of more days you should have all the details on the new site and book.
In the meantime, here is one last sample taken from the book and website. In the last video I discussed the major arpeggios taken from the major scale. In this lesson I play over a backing track, discuss arpeggios a bit more and look at the other notes in the scale.
It’s how you blend the arpeggio tones with the scale tones that really go a long way towards defining your playing. Soloing is about creating varying degrees of tension and release. There are several ways to go about this but a very important one to consider is the amount of tension that each scale degree produces.
That’s the main focus of this lesson. Also, even though it’s not discussed in the video, pay attention to the theme and variation idea again. If you missed the video below on themes and variations, make sure you watch it too.
I hope you enjoy the lesson. Remember that these concepts apply to all styles of music. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them.
Best Wishes,
Bob
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Hi Bob, to be honest I like the video. Very simple explanation and easy to understand. Cant wait to read new article from your blog.
I admire your simple approach. I guess will the same technics on my blog
Hey Bob,
You make it look so easy! I’m tring to think which will be the best two aquestions to ask you. I’ll email you later. Good to see you back with us again.
Sunshine Coast Noosza Qld Australia
Hi Paulette,
Good to be back. I suppose I could let it slide if you had three questions.
Hopefully I can make it across the pond and make it to your country. Definitely on my list of things to do.
Bob