SIMPLE 4-note ARPEGGIOS for SOPHISTICATED sounds!

In this tutorial you’ll learn 3 very simple arpeggio shapes to create some very interesting and sophisticated sounds that you can use in Jazz, Fusion and Rock improvisations and compositions.
The 3 shapes are based upon the Maj7, Maj7b5 or Maj7#11 and Maj7#5 arpeggio. Using them in the right way will enable you to play modal instantly. From simple major and minor sound to modes of the major scale (dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian and Locrian) to the beautiful modes of the melodic minor scale like Lydian augmented and Lydian dominant.
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E-BOOK - Easy arpeggios for sophisticated results
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E-BOOK - Improvising over dominant 7 chords (using scales)
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E-BOOK - Modes of the major scale crystal clear
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E-BOOK - Exotic Pentatonic scale for Guitar
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E-BOOK - Modes of the harmonic minor scale
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E-BOOK - Secrets of outside playing
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E-BOOK - Superimpose Pentatonic scales
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E-BOOK - Traids and inversions for Guitar
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Supporting downloads ( / qjamtracks):
- PDF sheet with all arpeggios diagrams
- HQ II V I Backing track in C major for free use.
- Supporting backing tracks for this tutorial
In this tutorial you’ll learn 3 very simple arpeggio shapes to create some very interesting and sophisticated sounds that you can use in Jazz, Fusion and Rock improvisations and compositions.
The 3 shapes are based upon the Maj7, Maj7b5 or Maj7#11 and Maj7#5 arpeggio. Using them in the right way will enable you to play modal instantly. From simple major and minor sound to modes of the major scale (dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian and Locrian) to the beautiful modes of the melodic minor scale like Lydian augmented and Lydian dominant.
Supporting material can be found here:
/ qjamtracks
0:00 Intro
1:09 The red pill
1:44 4 notes - 3 patterns
6:02 Pattern 1 - Maj7
8:19 Pattern 2 - Maj7b5 (Maj7#11)
14:41 Pattern 3 - Maj7#5
19:01 Conclusion
You can support me on my patreon page (also for tabs of the licks played in this video): www.patreon.com/QJamTracks
Artwork: (c) 2021) Rob van Hal
Used:
Strandberg* Boden Prog NX (www.strandbergguitars.com)
Ibanez JEM 7vb (www.Ibanez.com)
Ibanez SD GR Bass (www.Ibanez.com)
Takamine GD930 (www.takamine.com)
Castilla Classical Guitars
Oktave MK-012 microphone
Axe FX II (www.fractalaudio.com)
Neural DSP plugins (www.neuraldsp.com/)
Fireface UCXII audio interface (www.rme-audio.de)
Social Media/contact:
www.patreon.com/QJamTracks
QJamTracks
QJamTracks
/ qjamtracks
(c)2023 Rob van Hal, Netherlands
Subjects in this video:
Arpeggio,
guitar arpeggio,
Guitar arpeggios,
Maj7 arpeggio,
Maj7#11 arpeggio,
Maj7b5 arpeggio,
Maj7#5 arpeggio,
easy arpeggios,
Jazz guitar,
Jazz arpeggios,
Fusion guitar licks,
Superimposing arpeggios,
Modes for guitar,
Modes of the major scale,
Lydian mode,
dorian mode,
Phrygian mode,
Mixolydian mode,
Locrian mode,
Modes of the melodic minor scale,
Lydian dominant,
Lydian augmented,
Music theory lesson guitar,
Music theory,
Guitar tutorial,
Guitar lesson,
Rob van Hal,
QJamTracks,

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At 6:20 you have an F natural labelled as an F# on the 3rd string, which is mixolydian.

[@QJamTracks]

It should be an F# in the 4th position, since it's G major.

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[@deylanengel7251]

Really really really good lesson. The way you demonstrate the different sound based upon the context of the chord being played behind the arpeggio is fantastic. It really lends itself to viewing music as a language and not just thinking of it as notes which I think is something that is lost on most lessons on the internet.

[@jimdep6542]

Your presentation and pace works well for me. Thank you !

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I really look forward to your next video, thanks for another great lesson Rob 🎸

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This is a wonderful instructional video. I was already using the first arpeggio but you've opened my eyes to how a small change in my playing can open up whole new melodic possibilities. Thank you for sharing.

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Awesome explanation with pictures! Thank you!

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this is so clear and easy to digest, just what every one needs to understand arpeggios

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"two things at the same time" flashes to Mr.Smith. Well played Sir.

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Creative!!! I never thought of using these arpeggios like this.

[@shkrda]

Again amazed! Tks Rob👌

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I have been viewing your videos for about 6 months now. I've been playing for 2 years after a 35 year hiatus, and basically starting from scratch. I love your channel, but It's been like learning Portuguese from a Greek radio station. But I have to say I'm betting better being forced to try to make sense more advanced lessons. Today's lesson I actually got 80% of it. Wow, I think I can actually order lunch in Portuguese now. Thanks, I'm getting there.

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Best KZbin teacher ever , Thank you so much for this lesson

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As long as you keep putting out stuff like this, this are going to be part of a little 20 min practice session before work each day.

[@lothep82]

I am flabbergasted... I've looked for these kind of sounds for years and never got anywhere using scale shapes

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Me too bruh. This relatively short video managed to expand a range of emotions that I thought would be automatic when selecting scales, but I had a lot of frustration trying it that way.

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Just unbelievable !!

[@slickwillie3376]

Combining these shapes with root note locations on the neck will speed up my learning of note locations, while at the same time provide much food for thought in learning theory. The versatility of these one-octave shapes or arpeggios, and even one-octave scales like pentatonics and blues, "octavated" across the neck, eliminates a lot of tedium and boredom. In addition to that, the expansion of my knowledge of the various degree locations related to the roots will help in other ways, such as modal soloing and related chord constructions. I like that new word "octavate". LOL

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How have I not known about these lessons... exquisite chords too

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The tone you have when you played the g major 7 arpeggio with that distorted sound was just beautiful

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Thanks

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good study material. thanks Rob

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Hi Tony :) Thank you!

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Sir you are a wealth of knowledge. The playing part seems rather simple compared to the lesson in theory.. Excellent lesson. I will have to play this video several times to get a grip on the connections.

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[@gregdemeterband]

Thank You for this; It has the elements of an entire Arpeggio, as one. The flash is up to the player.... Always remember Your ROOT Note/Chord, or key of the Pattern/Arpeggio; for your resolutions.

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Hey thankyou! I just learnt something new a

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Thank you.

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Assombrosa lição, prof.!!

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Great lesson. I have to slower the video down in playback Speed 0.25 to see what you mean. I don't know how to read sheets but, I have always learned by ear and both of my eyes. Thanx again for the lesson. Will practice these everyday till I get better and then speed up my practicing.

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The first pattern is a Marty Friedman shape! Sounds awesome.

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Great conceptual way to implement the chord tones. Would you mind making a video explaining how we can implement the same pattern but with a minor third instead? I’m hoping to unlock some mean harmonic minor concepts expectedly.

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[@zebatov]

“Prelude” from Final Fantasy (Nobuo Uematsu) is a fun one to play if you have a seven-string guitar. I’m sure it can be played on other guitars, but I like the tone that the seventh string sounds.