Topic: Arpeggios (Read 1053 times)

Docdb04 · « **on:** October 17, 2005, 09:16:26 AM »

I need help with understanding how arpeggios work for the bass guitar. I just came across it in the book that I have that is showing me how to read music for the bass guitar. I am a little confused, can someone help a brother out.

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BassFool · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2005, 01:57:28 PM »

what exactly are you not understanding? can I get some more info...

BassFool

djgroovin · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2005, 02:01:25 PM »

Doc,

I'll try to break down a simple explaination.

Arpeggios are the tonal center for scales. As it applies to bass, when you are "playing the root", you should know what chord is being played. If you know the chord than you can use any of those chord notes, which correspond to an arpeggio pattern to create your bass line. Add in a few chromatics to the arpeggio pattern and you may have yourself a monster solo.

funkinater · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2005, 04:11:01 PM »

Doc,
The easiest way to define an arpeggio is the notes of a chord played one at a time. For instance, a C7 arpeggio is 1-3-5-b7 or C-E-G-Bb.
This is a closed arpeggio which means it stays within one octave. As you
branch out into open arpeggios they can cover many octaves.
You can play this arpeggio up and down. C-E-G-Bb-G-E-C.
I hope this helps.
Funkinater

MikeGee · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2005, 05:29:58 AM »

Quote from: djgroovin

Doc,

I'll try to break down a simple explaination.

Arpeggios are the tonal center for scales. As it applies to bass, when you are "playing the root", you should know what chord is being played. If you know the chord than you can use any of those chord notes, which correspond to an arpeggio pattern to create your bass line. Add in a few chromatics to the arpeggio pattern and you may have yourself a monster solo.

Listen to this guy, he is one of the smartest young bass players I know. :wink:

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