- Pattern 17 is explained [here].
- Please note: C flat is to be played as B.
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31/03/2022
G flat Major scale, pattern 17, open position
30/03/2022
B flat Major scale, Berklee fingering patterns
- The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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D flat Major 7 chord arpeggios, pattern 32, Berklee type 3
- Pattern 32 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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29/03/2022
28/03/2022
D Mixolydian scale, pattern 41, derived from Berklee fingering patterns
- Pattern 41 is explained [here].
- The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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A flat Major triad arpeggios with open voicing, pattern 33, Berklee type 2
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 2 refers to fingering pattern 2 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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26/03/2022
A Major triad arpeggios, 1st inversion, pattern 31, Berklee type 4
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 4 refers to fingering pattern 4 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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F sharp Melodic Minor (Ascending) scale, 3 notes per string
- On this page is explained why this melodic minor exercise is available in two versions.
- Please note: E sharp is to be played as F.
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24/03/2022
D flat 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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D flat 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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23/03/2022
B Major scale, pattern 11, CAGED system
- Pattern 11 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.
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22/03/2022
21/03/2022
C Major scale, pattern 16, Berklee fingering patterns
- Pattern 16 is explained [here].
- The Berklee fingering patterns are from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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G flat Major scale, pattern 15, Berklee fingering patterns
- Pattern 15 is explained [here].
- The Berklee fingering patterns are 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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20/03/2022
19/03/2022
A 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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A Harmonic Minor triad arpeggios, pattern 31, derived from C Major Berklee type 4
- Berklee type 4 refers to fingering pattern 1A from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
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17/03/2022
16/03/2022
G Major scale, pattern 13, CAGED system
- Pattern 13 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.
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15/03/2022
G 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.
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14/03/2022
D Melodic Minor (Ascending) triad arpeggios, pattern 33, derived from F Major Berklee type 1B and D Major Berklee type 2
- On this page is explained why this melodic minor exercise is available in two versions.
- Berklee types 1B and 2 refer to fingering patterns 1B and 2 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
- Pattern 33 is explained [here].
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B Harmonic Minor triad arpeggios, pattern 31, derived from D Major Berklee type 2
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 2 refers to fingering pattern 2 from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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13/03/2022
C Major triad arpeggios, 1st inversion, pattern 31, Berklee type 1B
- Pattern 31 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 1B refers to fingering pattern 1B from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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12/03/2022
A 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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E Major 7 chord arpeggios, pattern 32, Berklee type 1B
- Pattern 32 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 1B refers to fingering pattern 1B from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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10/03/2022
G flat Major 7 chord arpeggios, pattern 34, Berklee type 4A
- Pattern 34 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 4A refers to fingering pattern 4A 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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E Major triad arpeggios, pattern 33, Berklee type 4A
- Pattern 33 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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09/03/2022
08/03/2022
A flat Major triad arpeggios, pattern 31, Berklee type 3
- Pattern 31 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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07/03/2022
F sharp Melodic Minor (Ascending) scale, open position
- Please note: E sharp is to be played as F.
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B flat Major 7 chord arpeggios, pattern 34, Berklee type 1A
- Pattern 34 is explained [here].
- Berklee type 1A refers to fingering pattern 1A from A Modern Method for Guitar (WG Leavitt, Berklee College of Music).
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