Pattern 11 is a scale pattern. It starts from the root upwards as: root, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, etcetera. So basically every note is repeated once, except the first and the last one. Basic structure:
Downwards it is exactly the other way around.
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Pattern 12 is a scale pattern. Every note of the basic scale is expanded to a ascending sequence of three notes, as indicated in this image:
Downwards it goes the same, except every sequence of three notes is descending.
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Pattern 13 is a scale pattern. From the start upwards every note is followed by a note that is one scale step lower. Basic structure:
In the downward part every note is followed by a note that is one scale step higher.
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Pattern 14 is a scale pattern. From the start upwards every note is followed by a note that is two scale steps higher. Basic structure:
In the downward part every note is followed by a note that is two scale steps lower.
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Pattern 15 is a scale pattern. From the start upwards every note is followed by a note that is two scale steps lower, and could be considered as an inverted form of pattern 14. Basic structure:
In the downward part every note is followed by a note that is two scale steps higher.
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Pattern 16 is a scale pattern. From the start upwards every note is followed by a note that is three scale steps higher. Basic structure:
In the downward part every note is followed by a note that is three scale steps lower.
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Pattern 17 is a scale pattern. Every note of the basic scale is expanded to a ascending sequence of four notes, as indicated in this image:
Downwards it goes the same, except every sequence of four notes is descending.
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Pattern 21 is a pattern for I-IV-V arpeggios, based on a idea that is explained [here]. Basic structure:
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Pattern 22 is a pattern for I-IV-V arpeggios, based on a idea that is explained [here]. Basic structure:
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Pattern 23 is a pattern for I-IV-V arpeggios, based on a idea that is explained [here]. Basic structure:
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Pattern 24 is a pattern for I-IV-V arpeggios, based on a idea that is explained [here]. Basic structure:
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Pattern 25 is a pattern for I-IV-V arpeggios, based on a idea that is explained [here]. Basic structure:
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Pattern 31 is an arpeggio pattern for triads and their inversions. Basic structure, going up:
Going down, the arpeggio pattern inverts:
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Pattern 32 is an arpeggio pattern for tetrads (four note chords) and their inversions. Basic structure, going up:
Going down, the arpeggio pattern inverts:
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Pattern 33 is an arpeggio pattern for triads and their inversions. Basic structure:
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Pattern 34 is an arpeggio pattern for tetrads (four note chords) and their inversions. Basic structure:
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Pattern 41 is a scale pattern for diatonic scales. The purpose of this pattern is not only to train your fingers, but also your ears - or your brain, actually. It may help you to become familiar with the specific sound and feel of diatonic scales.
Basic structure:
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Pattern 51 is a pattern for sliding up or down the neck from one arpeggio to the next. Pattern 51 is specifically for arpeggios of 5th chords. Basic structure:
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Pattern 52 is a pattern for sliding up or down the neck from one arpeggio to the next. Pattern 52 is specifically for triad arpeggios. Basic structure:
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Pattern 53 is a pattern for sliding up or down the neck from one arpeggio to the next. Pattern 53 is specifically for triad arpeggios. Basic structure:
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Pattern 61 is a pattern for a basic fingering exercise. In the example below, the combination of fingers 1-2-3-4 can be replaced by any other combination. The pattern is to be repeated on each string.
Upward motion:
Downward motion:
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Pattern 62 is a pattern for a basic fingering exercise. It is a very common exercise, and often referred to as the spider walk or spider exercise. In the example below, the combination of fingers 1-2-3-4 can be replaced by any other combination. The pattern is to be repeated on each string, then move a position upward and start again.
Basic pattern:
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Pattern 71 is a scale pattern for scales in which every note is played simultaneously with its harmonic third. Basic structure:
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