![]() ![]() Figure and audio example 9e is an example from the b7 of the E minor: Ascend the arpeggio from b7 to b3, descend the bebop scale.Ĭhromatically approach the 5th of the A7 chord (E) Ascend the Bb diminished arpeggio to the 5th again and descend to the 5th of the D major 7 chord. How can you be creative with this important concept? I’ve given you one or two examples for each arpeggio tone but I expect you’re anxious to create your own lines and make your own playing unique and fluid. It is an important stage to learn and play the lines above with confidence as they’re a great place to start. There is a reason I have written out the theory behind the construction of the lines it’s so you understand what’s happening technically to help develop your own voice. ![]() ![]() Have patience and determination to learn and understand these lines before embarking on your own voyage of discovery. Bebop guitar etudes example 3 is a variation of the first exercise and the pattern is 3, R, 5, 7. When I was writing these ideas I sat with my guitar and said to myself ‘ok what happens when I ascend 4 notes up an arpeggio and descend a bebop scale?’ Then I spent some time figuring out some lines. ![]() This bebop exercise works particularly well as a warm up because it features a 4 th interval which can be tricky to apply all over the guitar neck. The fingerings in the last bar begin to get tough so if you are finding them. ![]()
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