HOW TO PRACTICE ARPEGGIOS

devine · #1 08-13-2010, 03:36 AM

Hi there, just uploaded a new tutorial on to my website... 'How to practice Arpeggios'. http://scottsbasslessons.com/video-t...ice-arpeggios/
You can get a massive amount of mileage from these exercises. Check it out and give them a go!

Scott.

http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

fountain boy · #2 08-13-2010, 06:28 AM

Much appreciated Devine. Im going to delve into this this weekend!!!!!!!!!

fearceol · #3 08-13-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fountain boy

Much appreciated Devine. Im going to delve into this this weekend!!!!!!!!!

+1.

Very constructive exercises IMO.

slybass3000 · #4 08-13-2010, 07:02 AM

Why do you teach that on a 5 strings bass strung E to C ????

There are not that many players using this set-up !

devine · #5 08-13-2010, 07:34 AM

I know... it'd be simpler to teach on a four string but i only have one bass and if i take the c string off every time i do a lesson it'd end up snapping at the peg end. Anyhow, these tutorials are just to demonstrate the concepts so are transferable to any instrument.

take it easy,

Scott.

http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

slybass3000 · #6 08-13-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by devine

I know... it'd be simpler to teach on a four string but i only have one bass and if i take the c string off every time i do a lesson it'd end up snapping at the peg end. Anyhow, these tutorials are just to demonstrate the concepts so are transferable to any instrument.

take it easy,

Scott.

http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

Ok I see your point but I would suggest when you demonstrate the exercice do it without the C string and then on applying the concept further use it.

Just my opinion,

Good work

Mr. Mig · #7 08-13-2010, 07:40 AM

I'll look into them.

Phil Smith · #8 08-13-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by slybass3000

Why do you teach that on a 5 strings bass strung E to C ????

There are not that many players using this set-up !

Players use 6 string basses though.

slybass3000 · #9 08-13-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil Smith

Players use 6 string basses though.

yes it is true. But for beginners it might throw them off to see the example on a 5 strings like that imo.

jeremyr · #10 08-13-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by slybass3000

yes it is true. But for beginners it might throw them off to see the example on a 5 strings like that imo.

not if they start on a 5 or 6 string bass

slybass3000 · #11 08-13-2010, 08:04 AM

Yes but a vast majority of players are still using 4 strings bass and to me the fingerings and positions on the videos won't make sense to them. Just my opinion that's all!

champbassist · #12 08-13-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by slybass3000

Ok I see your point but I would suggest when you demonstrate the exercice do it without the C string and then on applying the concept further use it.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by slybass3000

Yes but a vast majority of players are still using 4 strings bass and to me the fingerings and positions on the videos won't make sense to them. Just my opinion that's all!

+1

phillipkregg · #13 08-13-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by devine

Hi there, just uploaded a new tutorial on to my website... 'How to practice Arpeggios'. http://scottsbasslessons.com/video-t...ice-arpeggios/
You can get a massive amount of mileage from these exercises. Check it out and give them a go!

Scott.

http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

Hmmm...

I'm getting a "404 Page Not Found" error when I click the link.

**Staccato** · #14 08-13-2010, 10:22 AM

Thanks!

somegeezer · #15 08-13-2010, 10:25 AM

"http://scottsbasslessons.com/video-tutorials/tutorial-6-how-to-practice-arpeggios/"
I think this is the correct link?

devine · #16 08-13-2010, 10:35 AM

Sorry guys, i've just sorted the link out so everything should be working now. Here it is again... http://scottsbasslessons.com/video-t...ice-arpeggios/

Scott.

http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

fearceol · #17 08-13-2010, 11:07 AM

Just like to add a "+1" to the suggestions that a four string would be more suitable.

Perhaps you could borrow one for the purpose of the lessons.

Otherwise, they are very good, and well presented.

devine · #18 08-13-2010, 11:58 AM

Hey guys just a quick reply to all the four stringers out there... Next time i do a tutorial concerning fingerings etc i'll make sure not to mention the C string and just keep it E to G just to escape any confusion for ya.

On another note, thanks for checking the vids out!

Take it easy,

Scott.
http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

devine · #19 08-13-2010, 12:13 PM

Just another quicky...
I've had some emails concerning the downloadable PDF i promised which isn't posted up there yet. It will be up there by Monday, i've just got a crazy schedule at the moment so it's tough fitting it all in. That'll have some good examples of the continuous arpeggio exercises and will be written out for 4 string.

Thanks for checking the tutorials out.

Take it easy,

Scott.

http://www.scottsbasslessons.com

http://www.scottdevinemusic.com

fountain boy · #20 08-13-2010, 05:29 PM

I can't thank you enough Scott for this particular lesson on Arpeggio's.

I've gotten my mind twisted up into a pretzel on what fundamental concepts that i should spend time on.

Although having the ability to create, and stay in a deep 'pocket' is paramount, note selection, with these arpeggio's, is a close second for me, as they give off an immediate vocabulary which isn't scalish sounding.

Thanks again for being a man of your word!