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This Fripp guitar line consists of Tritones and Octaves. For example C to F# and up the octave to the next C note. When played as a group of 4 notes this off sets the predictability of the rhythm by forming “Chord Pairs”.
Fripp Octaves and Tritone Guitar Composition
An interesting point about this line is that it can be played in triplets:
Crimson/Fripp Octaves and Tritone Guitar Composition
Also, 16th notes in 3/4: [Similar to 2/4 but the groups of 3 all fit within the bar and for some players easier to count].
King Crimson Robert Fripp Octaves and Tritone in waltz time with 16ths
The right hand Robert Fripp guitar technique for this line employs strict “Alternate Picking” starting on a down stroke.
Robert Fripp Alternate Picking Guitar Technique
FULL FRIPP GUITAR EXAMPLE:
Robert Fripp Octaves and Tritone Guitar Composition Alternate Picking Example
The last part starts on an “Up” stroke with strict alternate picking right hand technique once again:
Robert Fripp “Upstroke” Alternate Picking guitar technique example Fripp “Upstroke” Alternate Picking guitar technique example Fripp “Upstroke” Alternate Picking guitar technique example
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Our Robert Fripp Guitar Line employs the A Whole Tone Scale.
Fripp A Whole Tone Scale
A whole tone scale:
Robert Fripp Whole tone scale
Fripps’ guitar technique for this line employs strict Alternate Picking: It is a good idea to accent the 1st and 3rd beats.
Robert Fripp Whole Tone Scale Guitar Line and Analysis
Here is the Fripp Whole tone scale guitar line in full:
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