Description
This BEAUTIFUL Arpeggio Sounds Hard… But It’s Surprisingly Simple 🎸
One of my favorite parts of “Tattoo” by Loreen is this beautiful synthesizer melody. In this lesson, I break it down into a simple guitar exercise that’s much easier to understand than it sounds.
The progression begins on the ii chord and works its way through the arpeggios until it resolves to the I chord in F major.
The melody starts on the G string, and between every melody note we alternate the root and fifth of the current chord. I refer to this as a power chord simply because it helps you visualize the familiar shape you’re outlining, even though you’re not playing the full power chord at the same time. Instead, you’re alternating between the root and the fifth to create a flowing arpeggiated texture.
If you really break it down, the exercise is simply playing a melody note, then adding the root note of the passing chord, followed by the fifth, and repeating that idea throughout the progression. It’s a surprisingly simple concept that creates a rich, sophisticated sound.
This is an idea you can apply to any melody or use as inspiration to build your own arpeggiated exercises. Once you understand the pattern, you’ll start hearing opportunities to use it everywhere.
I’ll also be uploading tablature, diagrams, and exclusive lesson videos for subscribers. Membership is just $1 per month, and it helps support the channel while giving you access to additional educational content.
Enjoy!
#Loreen #Tattoo #Eurovision #Arpeggios #GuitarLesson #GuitarLessons #GuitarTips #GuitarHack #GuitarHacks #GuitarCheatCodes #LeadGuitar #LearnGuitar #GuitarExercises #MusicTheory #Fretboard #Picking #Melody #SynthMelody #ElectricGuitar #BrianAuer #HillsboroOregon #Oregon #GuitarTeacher #OnlineGuitarLessons #GuitarEducation #GuitarReels #GuitarShorts #Musician #Guitarist