Circle of Fifths
So how does it work? The outer ring displays the major keys. The middle ring displays the corresponding relative minor keys and the inner ring displays the… Read More »Circle of Fifths
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CAGED Close Position Minor Arpeggio Shapes
There are 5 basic shapes you can use to play minor arpeggios. These shapes are called either C, A, G, E, or D minor. They… Read More »CAGED Close Position Minor Arpeggio Shapes
CAGED Open Arpeggio Shapes
C A G E D
CAGED Closed Position Major Arpeggio Shapes
C Shape Arpeggio This is an F major arpeggio using the C arpeggio shape. root on fret 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8… Read More »CAGED Closed Position Major Arpeggio Shapes
Beginner Strumming Lesson 20
The Exercise Can you tell the difference between the whole rest and half rest? One of them is used in this lesson’s exercise. Are you… Read More »Beginner Strumming Lesson 20
Beginner Strumming Lesson Nineteen
The Exercise This lesson’s exercise mixes eighth notes with quarter rests. Pay attention, because the strumming pattern does not stay the same throughout the entire… Read More »Beginner Strumming Lesson Nineteen
Beginner Strumming Lesson Eighteen
The Exercise
Beginner Strumming Lesson Seventeen
The Exercise Okay, we’ve had sixteen lessons, so far. Things have gone smoothly and everyone had fun. In this lesson, I’m going to hit you… Read More »Beginner Strumming Lesson Seventeen
Am Shape Scale Sequence
In the diagram below you can see all 5 scale patterns in the key of A minor. Notice how each pattern overlaps.
Beginner Strumming Lesson 16
The Exercise This lesson’s exercise is straight eighth notes. We’ll be using more dominant 7th chords and a minor 7th chord. Chords Used Think of… Read More »Beginner Strumming Lesson 16