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31/12/2022
30/12/2022
F Harmonic Minor triad arpeggios, pattern 33, open position
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).<.li>
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
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G flat Major triad arpeggios with open voicing, pattern 33, Berklee type 3
- In chords with open voicing the notes are spread out over a wider range.
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 3 refers to fingering pattern 3 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Please note: C flat is to be played as B.
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29/12/2022
G sharp and A flat Melodic Minor (Ascending) scale, pattern 11, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- On this page is explained why this melodic minor exercise is available in two versions.
- Pattern 11 is explained [here].
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Please note: E sharp is to be played as F, F double sharp is to be played as G, C flat is to be played as B.
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28/12/2022
F sharp Harmonic Minor triad arpeggios, pattern 31, derived from A Major Berklee type 1A
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 1A refers to fingering pattern 1A from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Please note: E sharp is to be played as F.
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27/12/2022
D Major scale, open position
- If you think this exercise is 'too easy', I recommend reading my suggestions for making better use of easy exercises.
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25/12/2022
E Harmonic Major scale, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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24/12/2022
E Melodic Minor (Ascending) scale, pattern 11, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- On this page is explained why this melodic minor exercise is available in two versions.
- Pattern 11 is explained [here].
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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23/12/2022
A flat Major triad arpeggios with open voicing, pattern 33, Berklee type 3
- In chords with open voicing the notes are spread out over a wider range.
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 3 refers to fingering pattern 3 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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22/12/2022
21/12/2022
B Major triad arpeggios with open voicing, pattern 33, open position
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- In chords with open voicing the notes are spread out over a wider range.
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20/12/2022
D Major triad arpeggios, 1st inversion, pattern 33, Berklee type 3
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 3 refers to fingering pattern 3 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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19/12/2022
C Major triad arpeggios, pattern 33, Berklee type 1
- Berklee type 1 refers to fingering pattern 1 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Pattern 33 is explained here.
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F sharp Harmonic Major scale, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Please note: E sharp is to be played as F.
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18/12/2022
B flat Major scale, open position
- If you think this exercise is 'too easy', I recommend reading my suggestions for making better use of easy exercises.
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F Melodic Minor (Ascending) scale, pattern 11, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- On this page is explained why this melodic minor exercise is available in two versions.
- Pattern 11 is explained [here].
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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17/12/2022
B flat Major scale, pattern 11, 3 notes per string
- Pattern 11 is explained [here].
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G sharp Harmonic Minor triad arpeggios, pattern 31, derived from B Major Berklee type 1A
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 1A refers to fingering pattern 1A from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Please note: F double sharp is to be played as G.
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16/12/2022
G flat Major scale, pattern 12, Berklee fingering patterns
- Pattern 12 is explained [here].
- Please note: C flat is to be played as B.
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B Major triad arpeggios, pattern 31, Berklee type 4A
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 4A refers to fingering pattern 4A from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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15/12/2022
14/12/2022
G Major triad arpeggios with open voicing, pattern 33, Berklee type 3
- In chords with open voicing the notes are spread out over a wider range.
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 3 refers to fingering pattern 3 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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13/12/2022
G flat Major scale, pattern 15, CAGED system
- Pattern 15 is explained [here].
- The CAGED system is a popular system for fingering patterns. You can find a lot of information and opinions on this sytem on the internet.
- Please note: C flat is to be played as B.
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12/12/2022
A flat Major scale, open position
- If you think this exercise is 'too easy', I recommend reading my suggestions for making better use of easy exercises.
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11/12/2022
D Harmonic Major scale, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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10/12/2022
D Melodic Minor (Ascending) scale, pattern 11, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- On this page is explained why this melodic minor exercise is available in two versions.
- Pattern 11 is explained [here].
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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09/12/2022
G sharp Harmonic Minor scale, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- The fingering patterns of this exercise are based on the Berklee fingering patterns. The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Please note: F double sharp is to be played as G.
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08/12/2022
E Major 7 chord arpeggios, pattern 34, Berklee type 3
- Pattern 34 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 3 refers to fingering pattern 3 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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07/12/2022
E Major scale, pattern 14, Berklee fingering patterns
- Pattern 14 is explained [here].
- The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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F Major triad arpeggios, 1st inversion, pattern 33, Berklee type 3
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 3 refers to fingering pattern 3 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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