Chapter 3
Combining Arpeggios and Melody
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding how arpeggios combine with melodies
Combining arpeggios with melodies in the bass and in the treble
Shifting the melody between the thumb and fingers
Practicing pieces with arpeggios and melodies
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Perhaps nothing is more satisfying to a classical guitarist than a composition that deftly combines arpeggios (chords played one note at a time) and melodies. And the reason is simple: To a listener, the piece sounds intricate and advanced (sometimes even virtuosic), yet typically, it’s not very difficult to play. So, with such pieces, you can amaze (or at least impress) your friends — without being a Segovia.
This chapter shows you how melody and arpeggios work together quite simply to create beautiful pieces, and we show you how to play them with ease.
Grasping the Combination in Context
Combining a melody with an arpeggio is often a matter of simply playing ...
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