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Lesson 83 | The Six-Step Arpeggio & Neighboring Motives

Master the most complex right-hand pattern yet while navigating three-string barres and a persistent melodic motive.

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The Polyphonic Right-Hand

In this lesson, the melody is always carried by the ring finger (a). Focus on giving more "weight" and volume to those specific strokes to ensure the melody remains the primary source of interest.

The "Break-Down" Practice Method

When encountering the three-string barres or complex chordal shifts, play the notes of the chord or interval one by one to clarify the sonority and ensure every string is ringing properly. Once you have established this clarity, reintegrate the notes to play them simultaneously as written. This practice prevents harmonic "mud" and ensures a concert-ready sound.

Neighboring Note Architecture

The left hand remains mostly fixed in one shape per measure, with an "add-on" note on beat 2 to create a neighboring-note motive. To execute this with minimalist motion, keep the primary chord fingers firmly fixed. This provides the hand with a stable foundation to support the moving melodic finger, making the "return" to the starting note seamless.

The Play along

I've found that at the begining of the learning journey it can be very helpful to have a recording to follow along. Remember that you can easily change YouTube video playback speed on any device by clicking the settings gear icon, selecting Playback speed, and choosing a different speed from the menu, or even setting a custom speed.

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