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Pedal Note Arpeggio Study

Rick Graham
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Hey there and welcome to this lesson! Today we will be learning another arpeggio study I wrote specifically for you guys here which has particular emphasis on pedal notes. Just to clarify if you are not sure, put as simplistic as possible a pedal note is a sustained note often in the bass which continues over a specific period of time. In this study as the pedal notes are in the upper register, the correct term to use would be 'inverted pedal note'. Also, although each pedal note is separate from the next, it can still be classified as a pedal note, just for your information. What I have done with this study is to keep it as simple as possible harmonically with the use of diatonic arpeggios and from a technical standpoint it may require some practice to get it sounding as clean as possible. I decided to use a thumbpick for this example as I'm experimenting with it more and more these days for playing lead with as opposed to a pick but approach it as you wish. As always, watch the video and make a note of anything you notice that may be relevant and I'll see you in part 1.

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  1. 1 0:47 Lesson · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Solo Hey there and welcome to this lesson! Today we will be learning another arpeggio study I wrote specifically for you guys here which has particular emphasis on pedal notes. Just to clarify if you are not sure... Tab
  2. 2 0:42 Lesson · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Part 1 OK, you'll really need to focus on the clarity between the notes throughout the study and as always, make sure you practice it as slowly as possible and let your ears be your guide. If you are using a... Tab
  3. 3 1:08 Lesson · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Part 2 In this 2nd section we see the patterns that have already been established ascending by step through each diatonic chord until we reach the highest point of the fretboard that we can go. Technically, once you... Tab
  4. 4 0:40 Lesson · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Part 3 Now that we have reached the highest note on the fret board, well my fretboard at least lol, we are going to make a descent on the top two strings. Be very careful with this patter because at speed you may... Tab
  5. 5 0:54 Backing track · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Backing Track Here is the backing track at normal tempo. If it's a bit too fast for you, go on to the next few pages to access the slower backings. Have fun and when you're ready get recording so we can see you play it in... Tab
  6. 6 1:06 Backing track · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Slowed BT (120bpm) Here is the backing track at 120 bpm. Have fun and when you're ready get recording so we can see you play it in the forums! Tab
  7. 7 1:24 Backing track · 1m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Slowed BT (90bpm) Here is the backing track at 90 bpm. Have fun and when you're ready get recording so we can see you play it in the forums! Tab
  8. 8 2:06 Backing track · 2m Pedal Note Arpeggio Study - Slowed BT (60bpm) Here is the backing track at 60 bpm. Have fun and when you're ready get recording so we can see you play it in the forums! Tab

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