Fretboard mapping out all the MODES in key of G major with ARPEGGIOS – 20:08 min

This lesson is also in the modal playing section but it has value in this section of the site also as by watching this lesson you will learn a bunch of arpeggios that correspond modally to scales that are being taught.

In this amazing lesson Dave Nassie covers a tremendous amount of ground in mapping out the entire fretboard with all 7 modes in the key of G major. Plus you get arpeggios to go with each mode and he diagrams them all out in each part of the neck. This is a great way to practice your modes and get comfortable with all the scale shapes and corresponding arpeggios in all positions. This lesson teaches many of the scale shapes that Dave will be working with in future lessons. He focuses on string groupings and ways to isolate movements and applying the techniques to get you rocking out fast! Enjoy! 

Diminished Arpeggio fretboard mapping and new ways to use the diminished – 9:51 min

In this lesson Dave Nassie maps out the diminished arpeggio all over the fretboard and teaches some new things to get outside the norm when dealing with diminished arpeggios. Dave talks about using these arpeggio with sweep picking techniques as well as he discusses when to use the arpeggios in a rock/metal context. Dave also goes over tips for sweeping these arpeggios as well as the picking motion and techniques needed to get proficient at these arpeggios. Start off slow and work up the speed over time. 

Phrase Arpeggios, licks, and lick techniques into cohesive solo statements – 12:50 min

IN this lesson David teaches how to stack and phrase together arpeggios, licks, and lick techniques into strong cohesive solo lines. In this example he ties together two Am arpeggios, and Am7 arpeggio, and a scale technique using an A Natural Minor Scale. Learn to work across the fretboard and make big solo statements in this lesson – enjoy! 

Soloing exercise learn arpeggios & modes over chords – 13:26 min

In this lesson David Taub teaches a killer soloing exercise to work on phrasing together modes and arpeggios, targeting your landing notes, your improvisation skills, and developing your ear. This lesson is based around a three chord rhythm in the key of A major in a jazzy style. Learn what relates to all as well as playing over each chord, treating each chord as a separate event and choosing a cool arpeggio or mode to play over each chord. Learn all the modes and arpeggios up close and with on-screen tab.  

Minor7 long form arpeggio and connecting licks – 9:30 min

In this lesson David Taub teaches you a long form minor 7th arpeggio and licks connecting this arpeggio to other scales. Learn how to phrase the arpeggio fluidly into minor triads and pentatonic and blues scales. This is a moveable arpeggio with the root on the low E string. The minor 7th arpeggio is built from the intervals 1,b3,5,b7 – great sounding arpeggio – enjoy!