Hi Guys,
As requested: Today, a quick look at some basic and very useful Al Di Meola Chordal Picking Arpeggio Guitar Patterns.
PATtERN 1:
The first pattern is a simple, “Down Down Up” pattern plucked with the guitar pick.
This pattern is a really useful tool to have under your belt for rhythmic contrast or full underlying accompaniments for compositions.
Chordal Picking Pattern 2:
Here, we have “Down Down Down Up Up Up” creating a lovely fluid 3/4 pattern. Again, really excellent for creating melodic solo compositions.
Let’s, now extend this.
Although, this is a familiar sequence, this example demonstrates how easy it is to create melodic music with this arpeggio picking pattern.
Pattern 3:MIXING
Now, let’s mix both patterns together: Again, I have employed the minor key, as this really brings out the resonance and beauty of the the pick plucking against the strings of the guitar.
Adding melody notes:
This time we will add some melody notes in the treble:
This, will be the notes of E and D, which, once again demonstrates what can be achieved melodically with the guitar pick by employing these concepts.
COMPOSITIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Finally, here is an excerpt from one of my own compositions, that encapsulates all that we have looked at today: [There is a pdf download for better quality at the bottom of the page]
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